6 h. ago Spacious $575,000 condo in Ontario is the perfect blend of cozy and contemporary

This $575,000 Ontario condo is a rare gem you won't want to miss, boasting two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a host of sought-after upgrades.Finding a home listed for under $1 million is hard enough in and around Toronto, but under $600,000 for a comfortable, modern place to hang your hat is virtually unheard of in 2025.Enter unit 101 at 2010 Cleaver Avenue in Burlington. Priced under $600,000, the spacious condo unit is a truly rare find and, coupled with its bright, natural light-filled design, it's safe to say that it verges on dream home status.Located within a commutable distance to Toronto and nearby schools, green spaces and local businesses, Burlington is a deeply desirable spot to settle down — and, clearly, the price of property there can't be beat.The open-concept common areas give the 1,200 sq. ft. unit a particularly spacious feel, allowing for seamless flow between the living and dining areas, with the kitchen and bedrooms not far beyond.The layout also...

Economics

19 h. ago Both London startup businesses have each won $500,000 from the Ontario government to commercialize their technology.

Two London startup businesses have each won $500,000 from the Ontario government to commercialize their technology.

Economics

63 h. ago Ontario police say $50k reward offered for info on 2008 Belleville cold case

Ontario Provincial Police say a $50,000 reward is being offered for information that can help solve a 2008 cold case murder in the Belleville area. Calvin Vanness, 65, was last seen in Belleville on March 26, 2008, driving a grey 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix with flames painted on the side. Police say his car was […]

Economics

4 d. ago Fear of Uncertainty Held S&P 500 Back From Record. Now It’s Real

For weeks, the S&P 500 Index has inched along near an all-time high despite encouraging economic signals, as Wall Street’s concerns about a rich stock market in the face of mounting global uncertainty kept buying in check.

Sport

5 d. ago Ontario home that looks like a resort just dropped asking price by almost $3 million

If you've ever dreamed of living like you're in an all-inclusive resort—but without the other people and screaming kids—this might be your moment.One of Mississauga's most opulent waterfront properties, 872 Whittier Cres., otherwise known as Ville Vue Estate, has taken a dramatic plunge in price, dropping nearly $3 million since it first hit the market in 2023.Originally listed for a cool $15,999,900, this over-the-top luxury mansion is now asking $13,000,000.The view of Lake Ontario. Sure, it still isn't exactly a bargain bin find, but hey, that's still a $3 million discount.The pool. Anchored on a double lot with more than half an acre of riparian shoreline, Ville Vue looks like a resort and has one of the widest waterfront lots in all of Mississauga. A view of the backyard. With uninterrupted skyline views of Toronto, a rooftop driving range (yes, really), and cascading limestone terraces that lead to a heate...

Economics

5 d. ago The Florida Pension Fund Managers Who’ve Beaten the S&P 500 Over 50 Years

Bowen, Hanes & Co., which oversees the pensions of Tampa police and firefighters, outdid the index by an annualized 2 percentage points with the equity portion of its portfolio.

Other

1 week ago Military deploys to support northern Ontario wildfire evacuations

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Armed Forces personnel have been deployed to assist wildfire evacuations in northern Ontario as over 30,000 flee blazes across the Prairies.

Events

1 week ago Traders Scour for ‘Elusive’ Catalyst to Push S&P 500 to Record

For stock traders there’s little to fear at the moment. Corporate America keeps churning out solid earnings. The chances of a recession aren’t blaring. And President Donald Trump’s tariff policy is expected to become more clear before long.

Economics

1 week ago Musk’s Starlink gets key license to launch satellite internet services in India

NEW DELHI (AP) — India has granted a key license to Elon Musk’s Starlink, bringing the satellite provider a step closer to launching its commercial internet services in the country, a top Indian government official said on Friday. “Yes. License has been granted,” said the official with direct knowledge of the matter at the department […]

Technology

1 week ago HydroGraph Announces New Independent Board Members with Extensive Commercial, Audit, Governance, Corporate Leadership and Public Company Expertise

New Directors Bring Decades of Experience as Company Focuses on Transition to Commercial Operations VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. (CSE: HG) (OTCQB: HGRAF) (the “Company” or “HydroGraph”) a leading producer of ultra-pure graphene and advanced nanomaterials, today announced the appointment of two new independent directors to its […]

Politics

2 w. ago $3.2 million Ontario mansion backs onto breathtaking nature trails

Boasting over 500 sq. ft. of living space on a nearly 10,000 sq. ft. lot, this $3.2 million Ontario mansion has a whole lot more to offer than wide open spaces.Nestled on a prestigious cul-de-sac in Mississauga's sought-after Erin Mills neighbourhood, 3248 Barchester Court is a uniquely homey listing considering its expansive footprint, and rests in a convenient location despite being enshrouded in breathtaking nature, backing onto the Sawmill Valley Trail.On top of the trail, the property is proximal to top-rated schools, parks, restaurants, the Erin Mills Town Centre and Credit Valley Hospital, with easy access to highways 403, 401 and 407, as well as public transit.Ground floor.The open-concept main level offers an initial glimpse into the home's comfortable yet contemporary vibe. With the stairway to the second floor serving as a dramatic centrepiece, you're immediately greeted with the scenic, sun-drenched home office sitting adjacent to the kitchen, and t...

Economics

2 w. ago Big Tech Is Back in S&P 500 Driver’s Seat as Profit Engines Hum

The same technology giants that helped drag the S&P 500 to the brink of a bear market in April are giving the recovery in US equities some legs.

Transport

2 w. ago $800,000 Toronto house looks like it's been trapped in the past

You know a house has been off the market for a long time when it still runs on an oil furnace.Sure, there are technically still 610,000 households in Canada clinging to oil heating. But in Ontario, under five per cent of homes use oil heating, and finding one in Toronto? Practically unheard of.Yet that's just one of many relics from the past you'll find at 18 Scarlett Rd., a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home that hasn't quite made it into the 21st century.The front hall. The listing describes it as "full of original vintage character," and yes, that is just real estate code for "needs work." The dining area in the kitchen. Although there are some redeeming vintage qualities.The living room. For example, the stone fireplace, the arched doorways, and apparently buried underneath that horrible green carpeting is hidden hardwood flooring, just waiting to be uncovered.A bedroom. Still, this place hasn't seen ...

Economics

3 w. ago London’s Startup Ecosystem Sees Major Leap in Global Rankings

LONDON, Ontario, May 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — London’s thriving startup ecosystem has earned global recognition again. In the newly released Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025  by StartupBlink, London has climbed an impressive 165 spots globally. Nationally, the city has moved up to the 12th position, overtaking Hamilton (13th), Saint John (14th), Winnipeg (15th), and […]

Politics

3 w. ago OSBCU: Ford’s Status Quo Education Budget Fails Students, Parents, and Workers

TORONTO — The Ontario School Board Council of Unions (OSBCU), representing over 57,000 frontline education workers, is raising serious concerns following the provincial government’s 2025 core education funding announcement, which continues to ignore the escalating crises in Ontario’s public education system. Despite claims of increased funding, the funding announcement fails to deliver the investment needed […]

Society

3 w. ago Toronto fighting back against invasive insect that has killed 800K trees in city

Toronto is on the defensive with a plan to thwart the spread of an invasive scourge that has already killed millions of trees in Ontario, and more than 800,000 in the city alone since arriving in the region back in 2007.The City of Toronto announced on Friday the latest update in its plan to defend vulnerable ash trees by turning them into deadly traps to massacre local populations of the feared emerald ash borer.City officials stated in a press release that over 5,300 City-owned ash trees in Toronto will be injected with a protective insecticide that will, hopefully, halt the spread of these highly destructive invasive beetles that destroy trees by boring tunnels through their trunks.Damage to tree done by Emerald Ash Borer. Elena Berd/Shutterstock.comTrees are injected with a product known as TreeAzin Systemic Insecticide every two years to ward off borer populations and prevent damage to the at-risk species of tree.The insecticide targets borer larvae in the spring and summe...

Events

4 w. ago Bell Canada working to restore internet after almost 140,000 affected in Ontario, Quebec

Some users already back online

Technology