5 h. ago $6 million Ontario mansion is hiding a surprise in the basement

Located just a 5-minute drive from the Mississauga lakeshore, in the city's prestigious Lorne Park neighbourhood, this $6 million home emanates elegance at every turn, but that doesn't mean there's not also room for some extra fun hidden in the basement.Indeed, at 11,000 sq. ft. on a 198 ft.-wide lot, there's plenty of room for, well, everything at 1135 Algonquin Drive.Currently listed by Sam McDadi Real Estate Brokerage, this Mississauga property shows exactly why McDadi and his team have gained a reputation for boasting some of the most luxurious properties on the market across the GTA.With unique features like a private elevator, wine-cellar, 10-car driveway and sauna, this home is no exception.The grand entrance at 1135 Algonquin Drive.While beyond the mansion's walls you'll find sublime ravine views encompassing the home, inside offers a similarly stunning, albeit decidedly more refined, view.A mix of elegant marble and hardwood floors run throughout the home, which was designe...

Economics

11 h. ago All three of Ontario's main political parties score high marks on supporting manufacturers in a pre

Ontario’s three mainstream political parties are pledging support for industry in the face of a looming trade war with the U.S.

Politics

11 h. ago LILLEY: Ontario cops seizing fentanyl at the Canadian border

Ontario's Operation Deterrence showing results due to OPP and local police aiding in border measures.

Other

12 h. ago Toronto cop on Ontario Sunshine List gets house arrest for attempted frauds

Const. Ronald Joseph 'was the lynchpin of a fraudulent scheme' that involved staging car accidents 'and motivated entirely by greed,' said the judge

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13 h. ago Snow shoveling tied to massive spike in heart attacks at Ontario hospital

Southlake Health’s Regional Cardiac Program says it responded to double the usual number of heart attacks last week, and doctors say it's linked to shovelling snow.

Events

13 h. ago Ontario Chuck E. Cheese's rumoured to be headed for rare international designation

You don't need to have ever stepped foot in a Chuck E. Cheese's in your life to know what the iconic business is all about, or that it has been revived since its parent company, CEC Entertainment, filed for bankruptcy over the pandemic.The chain of mechanical rat pizza and child casinos, in the words of online jokesters, is actually doing quite phenomenally, all things considered: it saw a $288 million jump in revenue from 2019 to 2023, remains a common subject of cultural reference 48 years after its founding, and still boasts a whopping 482 locations across the U.S. and Canada.Even though only 11 of these are north of the border, one local outpost of the kids' party place is allegedly on track to achieve legendary status, reserved for only a handful of Chuck E. Cheeses in the world. (Whether the restaurant still technically has or doesn't have an apostrophe 's' at the end of its name is up for debate.)There are what CEC Entert...

Society

14 h. ago Crombie promises a fix for family doctor shortage during Ottawa visit

Ontario Liberal Leader Crombie promised to ease the burden on family doctors, and pledged to accelerate funding for local hospitals.

Science

14 h. ago Alectra Inc. employees surpass fundraising goal, raising more than $27,000 for Coldest Night of the Year

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alectra employees once again stepped up to support their communities, raising $27,278 for Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY), a national initiative aimed at helping people experiencing homelessness, hunger and hardship. More than 100 Alectra employees braved the winter temperatures, joining thousands of Canadians in walking to […]

Economics

15 h. ago Bonnie Crombie blames PCs for poorly vetted Ontario Liberal candidates

Problematic social media posts have come back to haunt numerous candidates

Other

15 h. ago Marit Stiles first competed in the pool. She wants to lead an orange wave in Ontario

The precision and artistry of synchronized swimming might have given the now-Ontario NDP leader a leg up in her political career.

Other

15 h. ago Western Mustangs women's track team repeats as Ontario champions

The top-ranked Western Mustangs women’s track and field team captured its second straight Ontario university championship

Sport

17 h. ago OPINION: How Ontario’s political parties must deal with homelessness

By addressing poverty at its roots, we’ll also prevent rising costs in health care and emergency services

Politics

17 h. ago Ontario PCs make $40B in platform promises, pledge to axe floor price for alcohol

Ontario's Progressive Conservatives have released their platform, with three days until election day, and it contains $40 billion in promises.

Economics

17 h. ago Ford PCs make $40B in platform promises, pledge to axe floor price for alcohol

Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives have released their platform today, with three days until election day, and it contains $40 billion in promises plus a proposal to get rid of the minimum retail price for liquor. Minimum prices for spirits vary based on volume and alcohol content and are indexed to inflation, and the minimum retail price […]

Economics

19 h. ago Just 6% of eligible Ontario voters cast early ballot as election day nears

Just six per cent of eligible voters in Ontario took advantage of advance voting in this year's general election, preliminary data shows.

Politics

19 h. ago Ontario election: Candidate's exit was dramatic, sure, but won't tilt London riding

The late withdrawal of a London-area NDP candidate who crashed out on the provincial election campaign trail over past comments about Black women may be spectacular – but it’s unlikely to really affect her riding’s race results. Elgin-Middlesex-London, held by the Progressive Conservative since 2011, lost one candidate last week when New Democrat Amanda Zavitz […]

Politics

19 h. ago Ontario election: Candidate's exit was dramatic, but won't tilt London riding

The late withdrawal of a London-area NDP candidate who crashed out on the provincial election campaign trail over past comments about Black women may be spectacular – but it’s unlikely to really affect her riding’s race results. Elgin-Middlesex-London, held by the Progressive Conservative since 2011, lost one candidate last week when New Democrat Amanda Zavitz […]

Politics

19 h. ago Why Doug Ford keeps steamrolling his Ontario election critics: Full Comment podcast

They said that calling an early provincial election was hubris, yet Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford may win an even bigger majority on Feb. 27. They scoffed when he claimed a vote was needed to fight U.S. tariffs, but that turned out to be all Ontarians were thinking about. And, as Brian Lilley discusses […]

Politics

19 h. ago How Doug Ford keeps steamrolling his Ontario election critics: Full Comment podcast

They said that calling an early provincial election was hubris, yet Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford may win an even bigger majority on Feb. 27. They scoffed when he claimed a vote was needed to fight U.S. tariffs, but that turned out to be all Ontarians were thinking about. And, as Brian Lilley discusses […]

Politics

21 h. ago Algoma Steel Group to Participate in the BMO 34th Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals Conference

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Algoma Steel Group Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTL; TSX: ASTL) (“Algoma” or “the Company”), a leading Canadian producer of hot and cold rolled steel sheet and plate products, today announced that the Company is participating in the BMO 34th Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals Conference on […]

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