3 d. ago Ontario Liberals say Ford government could change how loyalty points expire

The Ontario Liberals say the Ford government's omnibus bill could change rules around rewards points, but the PCs argue no adjustments are being made.

Politics

3 d. ago Quebec unconstitutionally stopped electoral map change, Court of Appeal rules

Bill 59 halted the redrawing of the electoral district map to stop the Gaspésie region from losing a riding.

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7 d. ago Insulation ignites within 2 Toronto highrise buildings, hundreds displaced

Crews are dealing with a 'complex fire' after two Toronto apartment buildings were forced to evacuate when crews discovered burning insulation and high levels of carbon monoxide.

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7 d. ago Carbon monoxide rules to change in Ontario for 2026 and update affects most homes

Ontario is rolling out new, strict carbon monoxide safety rules, and they'll affect almost every type of home across the province next year. Starting Jan. 1, 2026, updates to the Ontario Fire Code will expand where carbon monoxide alarms are required in houses, apartments, condos, as well as rental units, and here's everything you need to know. Carbon monoxide (CO), often referred to as the "silent killer," is an invisible, odourless gas produced when fuels, such as propane or natural gas, do not burn completely in appliances, including furnaces, stoves, hot water heaters, and gas or wood fireplaces. The provincial government notes that over 65 per cent of CO-related injuries and deaths in Ontario happen in the home, hence the updated regulations. If you live in a house, a CO alarm must be installed if you have a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace, attached garage, or if your home is heated by air from a fuel-burning appliance that is not co...

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7 d. ago Here's what experts predict will happen to Ontario's housing market in 2026

It's been another flop of a year for Canadian real estate, with once-frantic markets like Toronto now slowed nearly to a halt.The present recession, higher post-COVID interest rates, and more active listings than ever from people desperate to liquidate led to pitiful sales numbers and sinking price points over most of 2024, which worsened drastically in 2025.But, looking ahead, is there any hope for recovery for developers and homeowners? Or, will things plummet even further, presenting an opportunity for first-time buyers to get into the market for far less than they would have had to pay in years past — even this year?As we approach December, experts are releasing their predictions for the sector in the coming months, including RE/MAX, which just dropped its 2026 Canadian Housing Market Outlook.According to the firm, which is, of course, one of the biggest names in the industry, the average Canadian home will indeed ...

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9 d. ago To wear or not to wear pjs is the ultimate air travel question

The rules of dressing on board have changed as much as the regulations for flying in the past few decades

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9 d. ago La Niña and the polar vortex set to deliver a truly Canadian winter

The Weather Network’s 2025-2026 Winter Forecast OAKVILLE, Ontario, Nov. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada enjoyed an exceptionally mild fall, but a dramatic flip in the jet stream pattern is underway with an expected chilly start to the winter season across the country. Will La Niña and a disrupted polar vortex team up to lock-in […]

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1 week ago Canada's biggest night in music returns to Ontario in 2026 for citywide celebration

For the first time since 2015, the Junos are returning to Hamilton.The 55th Annual Juno Awards will take place on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at TD Coliseum, as announced by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) on Monday.Canada's largest celebration of music includes the highly anticipated awards evening as well as the Juno Week festivities across Hamilton from Thursday, March 26 to Sunday, March 29, 2026.Tickets to the 2026 Juno Awards go on sale to the public on Friday, Nov. 28, at 10 a.m.The awards show will be broadcast live on CBC and CBC Gem for the whole country to enjoy.The Juno AwardsHighlights will include 10-time Juno winner Nelly Furtado being inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, and music icon Joni Mitchell receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award Presented by your National Arts Centre. "Hamilton has always been a city that lives and breathes music," said Allan Reid, President & CEO of CARAS/JUNO Awards and CEO of M...

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1 week ago Highway 407 ETR hiking rates for 2026 and here's what it'll cost Ontario drivers

Motorists will have to shell out more to use the 407 ETR toll highway in Ontario starting in the new year.The 407 ETR — a popular alternative to the gridlocked Highway 401 — has dropped its 2026 toll rate and fees schedule, revealing an increase in costs that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.Per-kilometre fees for light vehicles currently range between roughly 50 cents and one dollar across the 407 ETR's 12 zones through Dec. 31, 2025. These rates peak during morning and afternoon rush hour when the highway is at its busiest.While the 407 ETR's operators claim that "zones with lighter traffic will remain unchanged during rush hour," some motorists using the central stretches of the highway at peak periods can expect to fork over more dough for the privilege of dodging bumper-to-bumper 401 traffic.According to the toll route's operators, "a few central sections nearing congestion in the afternoon will see increases of up to 34 cents per kilometr...

Economics

2 w. ago Sick days increased almost 14 per cent when public servants returned to office three days a week

Public servants have taken more sick days as remote work rules have changed.

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2 w. ago Costco locations across Ontario rolling out big change for holiday season

Calling all Costco shoppers! The massive U.S. retailer is rolling out some changes during the holiday season, and here's everything you need to know. Just in time for the festive season, Costco Canada is introducing extended shopping hours, but only for a short period. Following Thanksgiving, the big-box retailer extended its operating hours and has now geared up for another round of longer hours as shopping ramps up. Starting today, Costco warehouses will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays. The extended schedule remains in effect throughout the holiday season until Jan. 1, 2026. Business Centres in Ontario will also adjust their schedules. Normally closed by 6 p.m. on weekends, these locations will now stay open until 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays during the holiday shopping rush. Still, there are a few notable exceptions to be aware of. While warehouses will be open on Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, and...

Society

2 w. ago Ford government resets housing focus, hoping to turn fortunes around in the spring

While issues with homebuilding in the province have festered for years, housing starts in 2025 plummeted even further as potential buyers sat on the sidelines.

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3 w. ago Ten years after Paris terror attacks that killed 130 people, jihadist threat has evolved

But ‘the ultimate strategic objective, for both Al-Qaida and Daesh (IS), has not changed: the establishment of a global caliphate’ of Islamist rule

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3 w. ago Police to give update on investigation into killing of Ontario man in home invasion

Police are set to provide an update on the fatal shooting of a father of four in Vaughan, Ont., who died during a home invasion after confronting three suspects.

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3 w. ago Greenwashing rules to be scaled back, but scope of change remains unclear

Canada’s greenwashing rules are being scaled back, but it remains to be seen what the changes mean for businesses wanting to talk about their environmental record. In the federal budget released last week, the government said it plans to remove parts of the greenwashing laws, passed in June last year, that are part of the […]

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3 w. ago Ontario property tax hikes loom as mayors battle ‘outdated’ funding structure

Ontario’s largest cities say new federal funding falls short as they fight to keep 2026 property taxes down, warning the current system 'just isn’t enough.'

Economics

4 w. ago Ontario house with a hot tub just outside the city somehow under $500K

Anyone who's spent time doomscrolling through Toronto real estate listings lately knows that "starter home" has basically become code for "condemned shack that'll eat your savings and your will to live."Despite a slower market, the average home in Toronto still sells for over $1 million, which makes finding a detached house that isn't a full-gut renovation money pit feel like a fantasy.But if you're willing to look just outside the city — say, in Oshawa — you might be surprised by what half that price can get you.The living room. Take 200 Court St., for example. This fully updated, three-bedroom detached home is listed for under $500,000. Yes, you read that right — a whole house costs less than your average downtown Toronto one-bedroom condo.The dining room. Nestled on a quiet, family-friendly street, the home is completely turnkey, meaning you won't have to spend the next year arguing over backsplash tiles or ...

Economics

last month Ontario region crowned one of world's best places to travel in 2026

Ontario's very own Prince Edward County has officially earned a spot on a prestigious list of The Best Places to Go in 2026, joining international destinations from Morocco to Japan as one of the world's must-visit travel spots. New York-based luxury and travel magazine, Condé Nast Traveler, praised the Ontario region (affectionately known as PEC) as a "newer wine region with an old soul," and highlighted its small-town charm, bustling food-and-wine scene, and warm hospitality."Crafting a list of the best places to go in the world, in any given year, is a reminder of travel's most beautiful paradox: that our planet can feel both intimately small and incredibly vast at the same time," the list reads. "Our Best Places to Go in 2026 are underpinned with that very sense of magnitude. There are places that already feel familiar and yet are being imbued with fresh life," the magazine continues. "There are ...

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