Locals and opposition party candidates in the Milton byelection gathered Saturday ahead of the vote next week to voice their opposition to a proposed quarry in the area.
More than a dozen wildfires have been reported in Ontario and the union representing forest firefighters says their crews are still short about 25 per cent of their staff.
"The truth is, the Ford government has neglected the fire program so badly that there is little that can be done to protect Ontarians this upcoming wildfire season,” said Noah Freedman, vice-president of Ontario Public Service Employees Union.