Ford enters full-on campaign mode

And fine print for Bill 185

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With back-to-back byelection campaigns in full swing, Premier DOUG FORD is in his element.

Vote-grabbing goodies: In Milton — where the Tories are locked in a tight race with the Grits — Ford boasted an overall 15 per cent boost to GO train service across the GTA and re-upped his call for Ottawa to chip in half for a fully separated passenger rail line that would bring two-way all-day GO train service to town. The changes will also mean a longer wait for certain stops along the UP Express route.

Timing is everything: Oppo critics have accused Ford of rolling out vote-grabbing goodies only because there’s a byelection — but Ford insisted the announcement isn’t about his party’s attempt to hold the seat that was put into play when PARM GILL jumped into the federal ring.

That said, Ford’s always been fond of the stump and this byelection cycle is no different. Case in point: He just came out with a fresh campaign-style promo clip and, as regular readers will know, has kicke…