7 h. ago Body found in northern Ontario river IDed as missing American man: OPP

Provincial police say a body found in a northern Ontario river earlier this month has been identified as an American man who was reported missing last December. Ontario Provincial Police say they received a request from local police in International Falls, Minn., in January to help with a missing person investigation. Police say U.S. officials […]

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13 h. ago Missing American man’s body found in northern Ontario river: OPP

Provincial police say a body found in a northern Ontario river earlier this month has been identified as an American man who was reported missing last December.

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5 d. ago Class 1 Nickel Completes VTEM™ Airborne Geophysical Survey, River Valley PGE

TORONTO, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Class 1 Nickel and Technologies Limited (CSE: NICO | OTCQB: NICLF) (“Class 1” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has completed the previously announced airborne geophysical survey (see news release dated 12 March 2025) over its River Valley PGE-Cu-Ni Project (the “RV Project”), located about […]

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6 d. ago New cruise departing from Ontario port will visit two breathtaking castles

All aboard! City Cruises Gananoque has launched a brand-new cruise experience, and this one offers views of the beautiful Boldt Castle and Singer Castle.The Ontario cruise line is the oldest in Canada, kicking off its 2025 season with a list of cruises "through the archipelago where Lake Ontario meets the St. Lawrence River, including the newly introduced Two Castle 1000 Islands Cruise departing from Ivy Lea."The City Cruises Gananoque port at Ivy Lea can be found off the 1000 Islands Parkway in the village of Ivy Lea, just under three hours by car from Toronto and 30 minutes by car from Kingston.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by City Cruises Canada (@citycruisescanada)"Taking a cruise through the 1000 Islands is a must-do experience," says Mory DiMaurizio, Chief Operating Officer of City Cruises Canada. ""By adding the Two Castle cruise to our offerings,...

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6 d. ago More doctors, easier licensing: Health ideas from Canada’s parties you may have missed

While health care hasn't taken centre stage in the 2025 federal election, candidates recently brought it back into focus, unveiling platforms that spotlight key health issues.

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1 week ago Destroyed Ontario ghost town was almost a historic catastrophe

Once a quaint French Ontarian farming village nestled along the South Nation River, Lemieux, Ontario, is now nothing more than a distant memory.Formerly located just an hour's drive east of Ottawa, the town's origins can be traced back to the mid-1850s, when it began as a service centre for the local lumber industry before transitioning into a farming hamlet.Though the community appeared stable on the surface, it was built on sensitive marine silts and clays, known as Leda clay, which were laid down during the Champlain Sea roughly 10,000 years ago.The 1993 Lemeiux landslide. Photo: South Nation Conservation Authority.On May 4, 1971, a landslide in Saint-Jean-Vianney, Quebec, which was caused by the same type of soil, resulted in the deaths of 31 people and the destruction of 40 homes.In the aftermath, the Geological Survey of Canada began soil testing in similar regions, including areas along the South Nation River. Tests confirmed that Lemieux, which at the time was compri...

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2 w. ago Toronto office building to be transformed into colourful new loft development

Some people work to live, but now you can live where others used to work at this new Toronto development coming to Eglinton Ave. E. and Don Mills Rd.Amexon Development Corporation is hoping to transform an existing 15-storey office building at 250 Ferrand Drive into a "vibrant residential property" housing hundreds of new rental units.The 331-unit project has been dubbed "e-lofts" to reflect the development's environmental focus and the energy of Eglinton Ave. It's promising "contemporary loft-style living, with a focus on sustainability and connectivity."The specific location will boast a panoramic view of Lake Ontario — connecting to Don River parklands. "e-lofts" will also be accessible by transit, being within walking distance of Don Valley station as well as stations close to the Eglinton Crosstown LRT opening (hopefully) later this year and Ontario Line coming in 2031."'e-lofts' represents an environmentally sustainable approach to modern ur...

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2 w. ago Breathtaking Ontario parkway spanning 11 islands about to open for the season

Spring and summer road trips are ahead, and if you plan to take any in Ontario, make sure this spot is on the list. The picturesque Long Sault Parkway passes through 11 islands connected by one road, making for some jaw-dropping views.The Long Sault Parkway is east of Kingston, Ontario, along the St. Lawrence River between Cornwall and Brockville. It opens for the season on April 15.The announcement was made on Instagram, with Parks of St. Lawrence writing, "Mark your calendars! The Long Sault Parkway opens on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 9 a.m. Kick off spring with one of Ontario's most scenic drives! Stretching 10 km across 11 islands, the Parkway is packed with hidden gems like campgrounds, beaches, and trails — perfect for hiking, biking, fishing, diving, or just soaking in the views."    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Parks of the St. Lawrence (@stlawrenceparks)The parkw...

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