3 h. ago City politicians Wednesday threw their support behind London Hydro creating  an “affiliate” that would be able offer additional services than the utility, generating more revenue.

An affiliate, overseen by city hall, would not be regulated and can move more freely in the private sector, said the chief executive London Hydro.

Politics

3 h. ago Greetings from home: Overseas volunteer meets up with Irish golfers at Rogers Charity Classic

Ireland's Miriam Matthews enjoys time in Calgary, capped by embracing duties and greeting star compatriots at city's annual PGA Tour Champions event.

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3 h. ago Greetings from home: Overseas volunteer meets up with Irish golfer at Rogers Charity Classic

Ireland's Miriam Matthews enjoys time in Calgary, capped by embracing duties and greeting star compatriots at city's annual PGA Tour Champions event.

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4 h. ago ’One battle after another’ for Richmond farmland in Cowichan title ruling: ex

'We didn't expect the court case to come in and say, 'This land is yours.' We expected treaty negotiations' — Former Richmond city councillor Harold Steves

Events

5 h. ago Air quality concerns linger in the wake of steel plant explosion in Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania county where an explosion at a U.S. Steel plant south of Pittsburgh killed two people and injured more than 10 others announced Thursday that it is stepping up air quality monitoring in the area of the sprawling facility that has a troubled environmental record. The Allegheny County Health Department announced that mobile air […]

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6 h. ago Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says he'll push to release severance details for departed city manager

Dan Fumano: After city hall refused Postmedia's requests to disclose the severance pay of the recently departed city manager, Mayor Ken Sim said he believes 'Vancouverites have a right to know' and will push for the information's release at the next council meeting.

Culture

6 h. ago Legal challenge against blanket rezoning taken to Alberta Court of Appeal

While a Court of King's Bench judge sided with the city earlier this year, a group of residents opposed to blanket rezoning is now taking its legal challenge to Alberta's highest court.

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7 h. ago Toronto's new Ontario Line subway just took a huge step toward completion

While progress on Toronto's Eglinton Crosstown LRT has been very much one step forward, two steps backward as of late, work on the Ontario Line subway is going forth full steam ahead, with the provincial government announcing another pivotal moment in the route's construction on Thursday.In preparation for massive tunnelling efforts northward, crews have now broken ground on the second tunnel launch shaft near the fututre Gerrard Station, which is where advanced tunnel boring machines (TBMs) — which are presently nameless, but that the public is invited to help come up with epithets for — will start a journey up towards Line 6's northern terminus.The shaft will eventually be the point where trains will switch from the route's below-ground to (controversially) above-ground segments.This step comes after work on the line's first tunnel launch shaft began at Exhibition Station last year.Met...

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8 h. ago Yukon fault thought long dormant could trigger 7.5 magnitude earthquake: new research

The fault stretches about 1,000 kilometres from British Columbia to Alaska and was previously thought to be inactive for at least 40 million years

Culture

9 h. ago Romanian Premier Vows Deeper Spending Cuts to Avoid Default Risk

Romania’s new prime minister warned his country could face a default unless the government quickly reins in years of lavish spending.

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10 h. ago Ontario government just ordered public service workers back to office full time

The Government of Ontario has just announced that it's officially mandating a full return to the office for its public servants, ending a hybrid work policy that has been in place since 2022. Starting Jan. 5, 2026, more than 60,000 Ontario Public Service employees will be required to work in-person five days a week.The move, revealed in a news release from Treasury Board President Caroline Mulroney on Thursday, marks a significant turning point from the current rules, which require a minimum of three days per week in the office. A transitional phase will begin on Oct. 20, 2025, when employees will be asked to increase their in-office attendance to four days a week. In a statement, Mulroney said the updated policy "represents the current workforce landscape in the province," adding that more than half of Ontario's public service employees are already working full-time in person due to the nature of their roles. ...

Politics

11 h. ago Ottawa Hospital, public health warn of possible measles exposures in the city

The Ottawa Hospital and Ottawa Public Health are notifying residents of locations of possible measles exposures.

Science

11 h. ago Poland says it just foiled a major cyberattack aimed at water supply

An attempt to sabotage the water supply of a large Polish city via cyberattack was thwarted Wednesday, according to Poland's Deputy Prime Minister.

Politics

12 h. ago Q and A: After a tough 2024, The Black Keys bounce back with No Rain, No Flowers

On No Rain, No Flowers, the title track of the Black Keys’ 12th studio record, vocalist Dan Auerbach sings, “There’s evil people in this world. Live long enough, and you will be burned.” For those familiar with the rock duo’s recent history, it may seem as if the song is addressing the much-publicized turmoil that […]

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13 h. ago Canadians boycotting U.S. trips at record numbers while more Americans travel north

For the first time in at least five years, American travel to Canada has outnumbered Canadian visits to the United States, according to new data.Statistics Canada released its latest international arrivals numbers on Monday. It found that 1.8 million Americans travelled north by car in July, while only 1.7 million Canadian residents returned by car from a visit to the U.S.According to the report, Canadians visiting the U.S. by land saw a steep 36.9 per cent decline from July 2024. Comparatively, American trips to Canada in July declined 7.4 per cent from the same time last year.It reveals a sharp switch-up after years of Canadian travel down south outnumbering Americans visiting Canada.U.S.-resident trips to Canada by automobile, July 2019 to 2025. (Statistics Canada)StatCan included cross-border travel data dating back to 2019 that shows the rare reversal in travel patterns. Canadians visiting the U.S. routinely outpaced American travel to Canada up until last month.Trave...

Sport

13 h. ago New funding rules announced for Canadian immigration program

Canada's Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) program has made a significant change in the amount of settlement funds required.Skilled workers who want to work and live long-term in some of Canada's more rural and remote communities can apply for the RCIP program, which provides a pathway to permanent residence. The program also helps to fill labour shortages in these areas while supporting businesses in need of workers.In addition to other requirements, applicants must show proof that they can financially support themselves and any accompanying family members. On July 29, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the amount required, with a roughly 30 per cent increase.Previously, a single person applying for the RCIP had to prove that they had $7,963 in settlement funds, while a family of two had to show funds of $9,692. Now, a single applicant must prove that they have $10,507 in funds, and a family of two must have $13,080.Here's how the require...

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13 h. ago Mississauga gets injunction against plaza owners in ‘disturbances’ crackdown

The City of Mississauga has obtained an injunction against the owners of a plaza it says has been home to multiple 'disturbances' for two years.

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14 h. ago Ontario city’s water may taste ‘musty or earthy’ due to seasonal change, officials advise

The City of Owen Sound is advising residents that water in the area may taste 'musty or earthy' in late August to early September.

Culture

14 h. ago CNE 2025 Opening Day is this week and here's a sneak preview of what to expect

CNE 2025 Opening Day has almost finally arrived, and while yes, it tragically signals that summer in Toronto is coming to an end, it also means that the city is about to embark on 18 days of non-stop fun at our most quintessential event of the year.And, blogTO got a sneak peek at what this year's edition holds.For the uninitiated, a standard day at the iconic Canadian National Exhibition starts with an arrival at the Princes' Gates, a stalwart Toronto landmark, before instantly being engulfed by the most joyful sensory overload you've ever experienced.Flanked by food trucks, craft beer stands, vendor tents and more, you'll make your way deeper into the throngs of excited attendees and the heart of the grounds, the colourful Sky Ride and Ferris wheel towering up ahead.You'll board legendary rides that locals have looked forward to returning to each summer for decade...

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15 h. ago WARMINGTON: TIFF film censorship shows Toronto’s antisemitism to the world

There comes a point when Toronto is going to have to decide to not let Hamas run the city anymore. Perhaps the absurd and insulting censorship of The Road Between Us at the Toronto International Film Festival making the front page of the New York Post and being mocked by other media and organizations around […]

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