Wynne takes day off as Ford visits brewery, Horwath campaigns in the north

A day after announcing his plans to expand beer and wine sales in the province, Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford campaigns today at a brewery in Baysville, Ont., and attends a beer festival in Huntsville, Ont.

NDP Leader Andrea Horwath continues her tour of northern Ontario with stops this morning at a hospital and market in Thunder Bay, Ont., followed by an afternoon event at a long-term care home in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.

READ MORE: Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford pitches beer and wine sales in corner stores, other retail

Liberal Leader Kathleen Wynne is taking the day off from campaigning ahead of the June 7 vote.

The Liberals accused Ford of making the beer and wine announcement to divert attention from what they call a “growing political scandal” involving a reported data breach at the company that operates Highway 407.

READ MORE: NDP Leader Andrea Horwath reaffirms support for Hamilton LRT

Ford has continued to face questions about allegations that a Progressive Conservative candidate who resigned was involved in an alleged theft of customer data at the toll highway operator.

All three leaders pledged Friday to clean up a mercury-contaminated river that has plagued the Grassy Narrows First Nation for decades.