2 h. ago Toronto’s homeless population more than doubled between 2021 and 2024: report

The increase in Toronto mirrors the situation in Ontario and across Canada after the COVID-19 pandemic directly affected homelessness rates, the report said

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3 h. ago Birks Group Completes the Acquisition of the Watch and Jewellery Business of European Boutique and Related Debt Financing Amendments

All figures presented herein are in Canadian dollars. MONTREAL — Birks Group Inc. (the “Company”, “Birks Group” or “we”) (NYSE American LLC: BGI) is pleased to announce that, further to its June 9, 2025 announcement, it has completed the acquisition (the “Acquisition”) of the luxury watch and jewellery business of European Boutique (“European”) from its […]

Economics

4 h. ago Ontario's new beachside motel feels like a mini Miami vacation without the plane ticket

Large suites and spacious common areas make South Beach an ideal spot to soak up the sun for a few days or more

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7 h. ago Elton Manufacturing Expands into the US with Acquisition of Decatur Plastic Products

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Elton Manufacturing, a leading supplier of weatherstripping and windows for garage doors and entry doors in North America, is pleased to announce its acquisition of the assets of Decatur Plastic Products (DPP) in North Vernon, Indiana. Elton will uphold its brand identity by operating in the US as “Elton USA”. Gary Riley […]

Economics

8 h. ago Opinion: Let Alberta optometrists do the job they're trained to do

Modern optometry training has evolved far beyond what it was even 10 years ago. Alberta’s regulations aren’t keeping pace. Where we once led North American scope of practice for optometrists, Alberta is now falling far behind. The failure of our regulatory system to match advances in education, training, and medical technology is contributing to increased […]

Transport

9 h. ago Therme releases new designs for Ontario Place waterpark and spa

On Tuesday, Therme unveiled fresh designs for its facility, which will occupy Ontario Place's West Island.

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10 h. ago 1 dead, dozens sick in legionnaires’ disease outbreak in London, Ont.

Public health officials in London, Ont., say one person has died and more than 40 have become sick in an outbreak of legionnaires' disease.

Events

10 h. ago $50,000 reward offered for those responsible in 2021 homicide of man near Midland

The government of Ontario is offering a $50,000 reward in the hope of solving the 2021 murder of Jonus Keegan Palmer. The 24-year-old, who his mother describes as “a gentle giant” due to his size, was shot and killed outside of a residence where he was staying on Old Fort Road in Tay Township, just […]

Economics

10 h. ago 3 arrested, 1 wanted after Ontario man found dead in crash was kidnapped

Ontario Provincial Police are looking for a 51-year-old Guelph man allegedly involved in the kidnapping and assault of another man in May.

Events

11 h. ago Groundbreaking report offers legal framework for prosecuting Hamas sexual violence

Report represents the most extensive legal and factual documentation of sexual crimes committed during the assault on Gaza border communities

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11 h. ago Escaped Quebec murderer killed unconscious man with an axe, court docs show

The search continues for convicted killer Lory Bill Germa, who escaped from a Quebec prison and may be hiding in Ontario. Here is what we know about the 69-year-old.

Events

12 h. ago Upcoming Toronto rib festival hailed as biggest in North America

Get ready for a weekend of saucy, smoky barbecue, Toronto, because North America's biggest rib festival is coming back this weekend.If the last major rib festival to take over Toronto — whether it was Toronto Ribfest at Centennial Park over the Canada Day long weekend or the Toronto Beaches Ribfest on Father's Day — left you hungry for yet another weekend full of sticky fingers and beautiful barbecue, you're in luck.After taking over Woodbine Park in the Beaches for the Toronto Beaches Ribfest last month, Northern Heat Rib Series, the largest rib and beer tour in North America, now has its sights set on downtown Toronto, this time cranking up the heat at Sankofa (formerly Yonge-Dundas) Square this weekend.You can expect appearances from some of the top pitmasters and barbecue artists that Ontario has to offer and, while ribs are the name of the game, of course, they're just one of a broad variety of the charred, juicy, saucy delights you ca...

Culture

12 h. ago 4 Ontario men charged after 33 hydro poles cut down for their copper

The Ontario Provincial Police say four men are facing charges after 33 hydro poles were cut down and the copper wires were stolen off the poles.

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13 h. ago Chianello: How to fire bad councillors — Ontario isn't getting it right

Bill 9, meant to hold municipal politicians accountable for their behaviour, looks like a procedural shield, not a meaningful reform.

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13 h. ago Four charged after allegedly cutting down 33 hydro poles, stealing copper wire: OPP

Provincial police say four people are facing charges after they allegedly cut down more than 30 hydro poles and stole copper wire from them in a remote area in northern Ontario. Police allege the thefts happened during the first week of May in Coleman Township, with the suspects stealing copper from 33 hydro poles. They […]

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13 h. ago Controversial Ontario Place spa cut down to half its size in new design

With Ontario Place bulldozed to the point of being completely unrecognizable and Therme Group in the midst of finalizing designs for the megaspa coming to the property, it seems that we're all going to have to accept that the redevelopment of the park as planned is inevitable at this point, whether we like it or not.Therme has had to make multiple substantial revisions to its proposal in the last few years in response to public backlash, attempting to sway locals' negative feelings about the sprawling private campus that will take over much of the disused waterfront theme park-turned-green space.In the most recent blueprints, which were released on Tuesday and appear to be AI-generated, the facility's still-extremely imposing footprint has been shrunk down, sitting at 33,000 metres (from 65,000 in earlier iterations).A total of ten pools with 20 water slides, nine steam rooms, 14 saunas, and other...

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15 h. ago Gordian Partners With Canoe Procurement Group, Providing Facilities and Construction Services to Members and Contractors

Gordian is awarded Contract: CAN-2023-25-GOR to provide data-driven construction procurement and strategic facilities management services for Canoe Procurement Group members and contractors across Canada. Vaughan, Ontario, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gordian, provider of data-driven solutions for all phases of the building lifecycle, has been awarded a program administration and support agreement (Contract: CAN-2023-25-GOR) […]

Culture

15 h. ago Taseko Mines Commences Environmental Assessment Process for Yellowhead Copper Project

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Taseko Mines Limited (TSX: TKO; NYSE American: TGB; LSE: TKO) (“Taseko” or the “Company”) today announced that the Initial Project Description (“IPD”) for its 100% owned Yellowhead Copper Project (“Yellowhead Project” or the “Project”) has been filed and accepted by the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office […]

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16 h. ago Ontario residents are about to get payouts from the government

Ontario residents may want to check their bank accounts this week, as the monthly Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) payments are scheduled to be distributed.Eligible Ontario residents who are registered to receive the payment can expect to see the deposit in their bank account on Thursday, July 10.Payments are usually issued on the 10th of the month; however, if payment dates fall on a weekend or bank holiday, payments are deposited on the last working day before the 10th.Are you eligible for the Ontario Trillium Benefit?The OTB is a tax-free combination of three payments: the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit.You must be eligible for at least one of the payments to receive monthly payments.You could get a maximum of $1,283 for the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit if you're between 18 and 64 years old, $1,461 if you are 65 or older, $285 if you live on a reserve or in a public long-term care home, and ...

Politics

16 h. ago Storz & Bickel Named “Equipment Provider of the Year” at Business of Cannabis Awards 2025

Award recognizes innovation and technical excellence in vaporization technology SMITHS FALLS, Ontario — Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX: WEED) (Nasdaq: CGC), a world-leading cannabis company dedicated to unleashing the power of cannabis to improve lives, is pleased to share that Storz & Bickel has been awarded Equipment Provider of the Year […]

Economics