1 hour ago Ontario’s York Region Transit signs contract for 170 buses from NFI subsidiary New Flyer

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) NFI Group Inc. (NFI) a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer, subsidiary New Flyer Industries Canada ULC (New Flyer), today announced it has been awarded a significant contract with York Region Transit (YRT) for 170 Xcelsior® clean-diesel transit buses (268 equivalents […]

Transport

2 h. ago Advocates call for more input on northwest Ontario nuclear repository

Northwestern Ontario and Manitoba-based advocates say more people should have a say on whether a nuclear repository is established near Ignace and Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation.

Science

3 h. ago Soap star loses damages lawsuit over dog bite on Ottawa movie set

The lawsuit took nine years to unfold. It would turn on the question of whether Adrienne Frantz was eligible for Ontario workers’ compensation benefits.

Events

4 h. ago The News Forum’s A Healthy Dose Premieres Weekly, Bringing Timely Health & Wellness Insights, Airing Saturdays at 9:30 PM EST

ST. CATHARINES, Ontario, March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada’s national news broadcaster, The News Forum, continues its commitment to empowering and informing Canadians with A Healthy Dose, a fresh, engaging health and wellness show airing weekly on Saturdays at 9:30 PM EST. Hosted by Julie Stautland, a passionate proponent for self-advocacy in health, A […]

Science

9 h. ago Trendy cannabis brand appears to have shut down all Toronto locations

A line of cannabis dispensaries that made a big splash across Ontario appears to be going the way of the dodo, with all locations in the province but one closing down for good.Could it be? The dispensary boom that's made Toronto the butt of wide-spread jokes over the years (which we laughed along with, because, when there's a dispensary every 200 metres, you find yourself laughing a lot for whatever reason,) is finally coming to an end?Well, not exactly.When cannabis was finally legalized in Canada back in 2018, it took infinite patience and a healthy amount of tongue-holding to convince my parents that the good-old devil's lettuce isn't bad or evil, and that the people who use it aren't (exclusively) grubby hippies. Not that there's anything wrong with being a grubby hippie anyway.It wasn't until strolling through Rosedale one day that my mom and I stumbled upon Ottawa-based dispensary chain Superette's first Toronto location that her eyes were opened to a whole new image...

Other

10 h. ago Senators captain Brady Tkachuk doesn't finish club's win over Boston Bruins

We’ll have to wait and see if the Ottawa Senators have all hands on deck for the Battle of Ontario. Captain Brady Tkachuk was on the bench but didn’t play the final six minutes and 36 seconds of the club’s 6-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night at the Canadian Tire Centre. Coach […]

Other

12 h. ago Coupes budgétaires décidées par Trump: vague de licenciements dans une prestigieuse université

L’Université américaine Johns Hopkins a annoncé jeudi licencier plus de 2000 personnes à travers le monde.

Society

13 h. ago Ontario surcharge on energy sent to U.S. still suspended after ‘productive’ meeting

Premier Doug Ford's team confirmed Thursday afternoon the short-lived energy surcharge would not be reintroduced after a sitdown with United States Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick.

Other

13 h. ago LILLEY: Doug Ford leaves Washington meeting ‘feeling very positive’

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick called the Premier 'some guy from Ontario,' but it wasn't Ford who reached out for the meeting

Other

13 h. ago 'The beast is coming': B.C. NDP seek broad emergency powers to respond to Trump's tariff threats

Premier David Eby said measures are needed to ensure B.C. is never again "at the whim of one person in the White House."

Economics

14 h. ago Une prestigieuse université médicale américaine annonce plus de 2000 licenciements

L'université américaine Johns Hopkins a annoncé jeudi licencier plus de 2000 personnes à travers le monde.

Society

15 h. ago Paul Maurice: Alex Ovechkin’s chase of Wayne Gretzky’s goals record ‘incredible story’

Only one person, the legendary Scotty Bowman, has coached in more National Hockey League games than the Florida Panthers’ Paul Maurice. Despite his nearly unmatched knowledge and experience, Maurice can’t tell you how to keep an airtight lid on Alexander Ovechkin. As Ovechkin closes in on passing Wayne Gretzky for the most goals in NHL […]

Sport

16 h. ago BioSyent Releases Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BioSyent Inc. (“BioSyent”, TSX Venture: RX) released today its financial results for the fourth quarter (Q4) and full year (FY) ended December 31, 2024. Key highlights include: (CAD) Q4 2024   % Change  vs. Q4 2023  FY 2024  % Change  vs. FY 2023  Canadian Pharma Sales 8,546,451  +7 % 32,931,149  […]

Culture

16 h. ago Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Announces Extension of Cooperation Agreement with Starboard and Additions to the Board of Directors

Appoints New CEO Rod West and Starboard Senior Partner Gavin Molinelli to the Board Extends Cooperation Agreement With Starboard OAKVILLE, Ontario — Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX/NYSE: AQN) (“AQN”, “Algonquin” or the “Company”) announced today that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has appointed CEO Rod West to the Board. The Board also intends […]

Other

17 h. ago Measles case numbers soaring in Ontario as health officials urge immunization

Among those who have been infected recently are a newborn and seven pregnant women, Public Health Ontario says.

Science

17 h. ago Man dies after falling from malfunctioning chairlift at Montana ski resort

Jeffrey Zinne, 37, was riding alone in a three-person chair that carries skiers up the mountain when he fell from an unspecified height.

Events

19 h. ago ‘I am the box demon’: Creepy doorbell footage stirs fear in U.S. neighbourhood

'I am the box demon. I leave you with this gift. This box is a gift for you,' the person can be heard saying directly into the doorbell camera.

Other

19 h. ago ‘A safe place’: Winnipeg’s Siloam Mission tackles homelessness one person at a time

Homelessness is a complex problem, and one without a simple solution — but for those on the front lines at Winnipeg's Siloam Mission, it's all about reaching one person at a time.

Society

20 h. ago Ontario seeing massive spike in measles cases, officials warn of outbreak

According to Public Health Ontario, as of Wednesday, 277 confirmed cases and 69 probable cases of measles were reported in Ontario in 2025.

Other

21 h. ago Sold (Bought): Tudor Revival show home forms part of exclusive Wilmar estate

Three ensuited bedrooms, an elevator, office with fireside deck among features

Culture