25 h. ago $1.3 Ontario home is proof that a bungalow doesn't have to be boring

If you're looking for an affordable yet exceptional new home outside of the hubbub of city life, your prayers have been answered: this $1.3 million Ontario bungalow is your new best friend.Located less than an hour's drive from Toronto, just west of Brampton, 60 Garrison Square is a charming freehold bungalow townhome replete with character and comfortable finishes in the delightful Georgetown community.Resting within a sought-after and well-maintained enclave, this lovely home is the ultimate intersection of luxury, privacy and convenience, all at an appealing price point.The main living space.At around 1500 sq. ft., 60 Garrison Square is living proof that bungalows are no reason to sacrifice on space, nor style.The home boasts sky-high vaulted ceilings, a flood of natural light, California shutters throughout, and, in the living room, a cozy gas fireplace, all of which contribute at once to create the feeling of spacious openness without compromising on comfort.The kitchen.Ju...

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25 h. ago $1.3M Ontario home is proof that a bungalow doesn't have to be boring

If you're looking for an affordable yet exceptional new home outside of the hubbub of city life, your prayers have been answered: this $1.3 million Ontario bungalow is your new best friend.Located less than an hour's drive from Toronto, just west of Brampton, 60 Garrison Square is a charming freehold bungalow townhome replete with character and comfortable finishes in the delightful Georgetown community.Resting within a sought-after and well-maintained enclave, this lovely home is the ultimate intersection of luxury, privacy and convenience, all at an appealing price point.The main living space.At around 1500 sq. ft., 60 Garrison Square is living proof that bungalows are no reason to sacrifice on space, nor style.The home boasts sky-high vaulted ceilings, a flood of natural light, California shutters throughout, and, in the living room, a cozy gas fireplace, all of which contribute at once to create the feeling of spacious openness without compromising on comfort.The kitchen.Ju...

Economics

3 d. ago Today's letters: How does a police officer earn $400K+ in one year?

Friday, April 11: Ottawa City Hall needs to explain the anomalies on the Ontario 'Sunshine list,' readers say. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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4 d. ago America Avenue vs. Terry Fox Avenue: Ontario city considers changing street name

The proposal was initiated in February 2025 and is partly motivated by ongoing tensions between Canada and the United States

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4 d. ago Ontario hospital's questionable shape has the internet abuzz

In a too-good-to-not-be-true manner, an Ontario-area hospital is making a splash online for its incredible aerial appearance.Pull up your maps app and take a look at the Newmarket Health Centre to gaze upon a man-shaped building — complete with all appendages.With arms (and legs) open to those in York Region looking for care, the Newmarket Health Centre's (NHC) shockingly accurate dic-piction has the internet in stitches.Subreddit r/toronto has been kicking up Grade-A cracks about the overtly phallic structural appendage, proving that a good old D-joke is never not hilarious, nor in bad taste.Dozens have chimed in with jokes, like one Redditor who wrote, "It would look great with a water feature."Located at 194 Eagle Street, roughly an hour's drive from the city, NHC search engine results bring up many possible culprits, including a fertility clinic, while the provincial government also lists a long-term care home onsite.Get up close and personal with the aerial and stree...

Technology

4 d. ago Peterborough Library Workers Ask: “What Is a Library Without Librarians?”

PETERBOROUGH, Ontario — Following a city council demand for $120,000 in budget cuts, the Peterborough Public Library management has informed workers they will be laying off three of the library’s four full-time unionized librarians. “What management is talking about is getting rid of three highly trained people each with more than 15 years of service […]

Society

4 d. ago Here's the story behind the giant tower above an Ontario kitchen business

A somewhat out-of-place tower rises high above a kitchen and bath showroom in Mississauga, but this landmark has a fascinating past that long predates the current business on site.Anyone who has ever ventured through the Queensway and Dixie area at the eastern edge of Mississauga has likely seen the tall tower rising high above the AyA Kitchens and Baths showroom at 1551 Caterpillar Road.But why does a home renovation business need a huge tower? The 18-storey structure — far taller than anything else in the neighbourhood — topped with the illuminated AyA Sign, may look like a giant advertisement today, but it is actually a relic from long before the current business moved in.This large structure is a former elevator test tower originally constructed for the now-defunct Dover Corporation, an elevator manufacturer that operated from 1955, becoming one of the top global elevator companies until it was bought out in 1999.Dover was based in Toronto for much of the 20th c...

Economics

4 d. ago Ontario city looks to drop ‘America Avenue’ street name amid Trump’s trade war

Vaughan, Ont., is looking to rename a residential street currently dubbed 'America Avenue' given the fallout from U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war.

Economics

6 d. ago New Terry Fox clothing collection celebrates Marathon of Hope’s 45th anniversary

In addition to participating in the Terry Fox run, people can support the spirit of Fox’s Marathon of Hope by purchasing T-shirts, hoodies, sweatpants and other items. The Terry Fox Foundation will launch on April 12 a limited-edition 10-piece collection celebrating the 45th anniversary of his Marathon of Hope cross-Canada run for cancer research. Produced […]

Culture

6 d. ago Police in Ontario city taking ‘different course’ to tackle public drug use

The London Police Service is launching a new strategy to address open-air drug use, pairing up with mental health experts and nurses to patrol and support community.

Events

7 d. ago These Ontario companies were named among best places to work in Canada for 2025

The 2025 list of the Best Workplaces in Canada just dropped, and if you're currently on the hunt for a new job, you might want to check out these companies that were recognized for offering outstanding employee experiences and perks. Great Place to Work officially unveiled the list on Monday and highlighted workplaces across the country whose "employees trust the people they work for, have pride in the work they do, and enjoy the people they work with." To be eligible for the list, organizations must be Great Place to Work Certified in the past year, and organizations with 100 or more employees must also complete a "culture audit" questionnaire. Here are the best workplaces in Ontario for 2025, according to the list. Under 100 employees PureLogic IT Solutions, Ottawa Oppono Lending Company, Markham Isaac Operations Ltd., TorontoiFathom Corp., OttawaSklar Wilton & Associates, TorontoSensei Labs Inc., TorontoCraft Public Relations, TorontoGibralt...

Economics

9 d. ago Neurotoxic worms growing up to 3ft long are in Ontario and you should kill them on sight

Spring has sprung in Ontario, and with temperatures soaring into the high teens this week, there are some warm-weather creepy-crawlies now emerging that people may want to familiarize themselves with.The wandering broadhead planarian (Bipalium adventitium), or hammerhead worm, was first sighted in Ontario in 2017, and the potentially dangerous invasive species of large carnivorous landworm has been regularly spotted in the years since.And pet owners with gardens should take special note of this threat that could be lurking closer than expected.What is a hammerhead worm?Native to Asia and deemed invasive in North America, hammerhead worms get their nickname from their distinctive T-shaped heads and dark red stripe running down the length of their squirming, slimy bodies. And, like the similarly named hammerhead shark, these worms are efficient predators with voracious appetites.Oh, and they can grow to be three feet long.Hammerhead worms are capable of ecological destruction by ...

Economics

1 week ago Invasive plant is taking over Ontario but you can help by killing and eating it

The arrival of warm weather has many Ontario residents thinking about gardening season, but your outdoor spaces may already be harbouring a dangerous invasive species known as garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata).But, while this species is capable of choking out native plant life and causing widespread ecological damage, you can do your part by incorporating invasive garlic mustard into a tasty dish.People will say you can't make your problems go away by shoveling in more calories, but this might actually be one instance of a problem we can literally eat our way to fixing.What is garlic mustard and how did it get here?As its name suggests, the plant is an edible herb that offers up a distinctive smell similar to garlic when crushed, though it was this very culinary use that directly led to the havoc this invasive weed is now wreaking on Ontario's natural ecosystems.First introduced to North America from Europe in the 1800s, the plant quickly made the leap from garden pots to the wild...

Events

1 week ago Giant feral goldfish that might have herpes are spreading in Ontario

If you've ever heard the urban legend about released pet alligators growing to colossal sizes in sewer systems, you might be surprised to learn that there are indeed released aquatic pets thriving in the wild in Ontario — just think smaller and less bitey.The very goldfish you often see swimming around in fishbowls and small aquariums (Carassius auratus) can grow to enormous sizes when released into the wild — topping out at a maximum length of 45 centimetres and weighing up to two kilograms.And, unfortunately, it's a frequent means of irresponsible pet owners ditching unwanted fish into ecosystems where they can cause harm.Researchers commonly believe that goldfish were the first foreign fish species to make the trans-oceanic leap into North America, with human assistance, of course.The provincial government notes that there is a prevalent practice of fish owners releasing their no-longer-wanted store-bought goldfish into ponds, lakes, or streams, where they can grow to...

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1 week ago 10 Ontario companies named among best employers in one category for 2025

Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers list for 2025 just dropped, and if you're simultaneously looking for a job while taking care of your little ones, you might want to consider these companies based in Ontario that provide a wide range of programs and initiatives, such as generous maternity and parental leave and daycare assistance. The annual designation recognizes the country's leaders who support employees as they balance work and family obligations.Employers are judged based on a wide range of policies, including paid personal and earned-days-off (EDO) programs, flexible work arrangements, compassionate leave, elder care assistance, adoption support, and reproductive assistance, such as fertility drugs and IVF.The competition also analyzes academic bursaries for employees' children, and any other programs that are designed to address work-life balance challenges. Many Toronto-based companies were recognized on this year's list, including Boston C...

Economics

1 week ago Ontario residents will get payments from the government next week

Good news for people living in Ontario: your monthly Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) payment will arrive soon.Many residents will see an OTB deposit in their accounts in just over a week, on April 10.This benefit is usually paid out on the 10th of each month unless there's a bank holiday or weekend, in which case, payments are issued on the last working day before the 10th.Ontario Trillium Benefit: Are you eligible?The OTB is a tax-free mix of three payments: the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit.You should be eligible for at least one of the three of the aforementioned credits to receive money.For the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, you could get a maximum of $1,248 if you are between 18 and 64 years old, $1,421 if you are 65 or older, $277 if you live on a reserve or in a public long-term care home, and $25 for the time you lived in a designated college, university, or private school residence in 202...

Politics

1 week ago Ontario among provinces getting minimum wage increase in 2025

Many Canadians entering the workforce are likely to get a pay bump as the minimum wage in certain provinces is set to increase in 2025.Today, the federal minimum wage has been raised to keep pace with inflation, going up 45 cents to $17.75. This raise applies to employees and interns working in the federally regulated private sector, including businesses like banks, telecom companies and interprovincial air, marine, rail and road transportation.Many provinces also increase their hourly amount in the spring and summer, while others do so in the fall. Some provinces might not raise it at all.According to the government, if the minimum wage in a province or territory is higher than the federal number, federally regulated employers must apply the higher rate.Last year, some workers in Canada saw bumps in their paycheques after several provinces raised their minimum wage.Here's what minimum wage rates look like across the country and when some Canadians can expect another raise.British C...

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1 week ago Ontario's 2025 summer forecast has arrived and here's what's in store

Ontario's weather still seems to be yo-yoing between wintery lows and summerlike highs, but the province's 2025 summer forecast promises that higher temperatures will eventually stick around — but will they be too high?While blustery frigid temperatures seem committed to sticking around until the bitter end (can it be now, please?), experts have been predicting above-average temperatures in Ontario this spring, which have already been foreshadowed by a handful of above-seasonal days so far.This summer, they're holding fast to that prediction, forecasting above-average — even potentially record-breaking — temperatures throughout the sunny season.The Old Farmer's Almanac's summer 2025 report for the U.S. and Canada reports a slow build-up to hotter temperatures this summer, with June temperatures remaining more or less the same.However, the Almanac predicts July and August will bring above-average temperatures to much of North America, and, with last s...

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1 week ago Ontario to be hit with colossal storm with weeks worth of rain in one day

Make sure you set aside some extra time to get to work on Wednesday morning, because Ontario is set to be hit with a massive rainstorm that will bring upwards of 50 millimeters of precipitation to some areas. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued a special weather statement on Tuesday morning for Toronto, warning of significant rainfall that's expected to hit mid-week from Wednesday morning through early Thursday morning. According to The Weather Network, the historical average for rain in Toronto during the month of April is 93 millimeters, and some areas are expected to get at least half of that in one day. Total rainfall amounts will range anywhere from 30 to 50 millimeters, with locally higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. According to ECCC, rain will begin Wednesday morning over extreme southwestern Ontario before reaching the Golden Horseshoe by Wednesday afternoon. Another week, another low pressure system.Special weather ...

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2 w. ago Ontario power outage map shows 50,000 homes in the dark amid brutal ice storm

Almost 50,000 Ontario homes are in the dark as widespread blackouts impact the province amid a brutal ice storm, according to HydroOne's outage map.HydroOne confirms that over 49K homes in central and eastern Ontario are without electricity on Saturday afternoon as freezing rain weighs down tree branches and power lines."Power outages continue across central & eastern Ontario due to freezing rain," stated the utility company in a post on X, assuring the public that "Crews are working as quickly & safely as possible."HydroOne's social media post warns the public to "Stay safe, stay back from downed lines."HydroOneParts of the province may receive up to 25 millimetres of freezing rain by the time the system passes on Sunday.Environment and Climate Change CanadaA large swathe of the province remains under a freezing rain warning issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada as of Saturday afternoon.

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