17 h. ago Copper theft on the rise in Canada with Ontario, Quebec, N.B. the most victimized

Bell Canada says copper theft has grown at an astronomical rate over the past few years in Canada, with a large portion of the thefts occurring in the east end of the country.

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17 h. ago Copper theft is a problem in Canada. Will Trump’s proposed tariffs make it worse?

Anything that drives up the price of copper will mean more theft, but it's long been a problem in Canada and elsewhere

Economics

43 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.

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2 d. ago Escaped murderer from Quebec may be hiding out in Ontario, police say

Ontario Provincial Police say a convicted murderer who recently escaped from a Quebec prison may be hiding out in southwestern Ontario.

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3 d. ago Posthaste: Copper theft is getting so bad Bell Canada is sounding the alarm

500 incidents this year disrupting internet and 911 access

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5 d. ago Drinking on the rise among Canada’s Gen Z: international survey

The percentage of Canada's Gen Z population who reported drinking in the last six months rose from 56 per cent in spring 2023 to 69 per cent in spring 2025

Society

5 d. ago Here's what the next month of summer weather will look like in Ontario

The forecast for the next month of Canada's summer has just landed, and Ontario is in for some scorching temperatures that will be hottest along parts of its southern border.The Weather Network is anticipating the remainder of July to "really live up to its reputation" as the hottest time of year this year, with thermometers surging above normal across most of the country, and well above normal in select areas.The lower halves of Alberta and Saskatchewan — including around Edmonton and Regina — are in for a scorching few weeks, along with a sliver of northwestern Ontario near Thunder Bay and Sault Ste. Marie, and southern Ontario near Windsor.While TWN said in a blog post on Friday that while the heat will largely be focused around the Prairies, "it will shift into Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada at times" in an alternating pattern that'll mean no one in the country will have to bear sky-high temps for to...

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6 d. ago Mother of Quebec toddler found by Ontario highway faces criminal charge

The 34-year-old woman from Montreal, whose name is under a publication ban to protect her daughter's identity, appeared in court Thursday for her bail hearing.

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8 d. ago Jamie Sarkonak: Trudeau judge abuses Charter to free man busted with a loaded Glock

Drug arrest ruled illegal by Liberal-appointed judge shows why crime is on the rise in Canada

Politics

2 w. ago Sports store announces it will close 5 of its Ontario retail locations

Another retailer is set to shut its doors in Canada, as French sports brand Decathlon announced the closure of five of its Ontario stores. The sports store announced on its website that it would be closing its locations in Brampton, Burlington, Markham, Scarborough and Vaughan.The move comes in an attempt to evolve the brand's "retail strategy" in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), the company's site said."We are staying agile in our retail strategy, considering our options for quicker, more efficient service that meet our customers where they are with the products they love," they said."This includes our recently launched same-day shipping service, where products leave our warehouse the day customers in select regions place online orders."Decathlon said it would continue to serve affected customers through its website and 15 other locations across the country, including remaining stores in Ontario, Alberta, Nova Scotia, Quebec and B...

Sport

2 w. ago Tainted salami illnesses rising across Canada with over a dozen in Ontario

Illnesses linked to Genova and Genoa Salami brands continue to rise in Canada, so you may want to reduce your consumption of deli meats in sandwiches.The Public Health Agency of Canada released an update on Tuesday regarding the recall of Rea brand Genoa Salami and Bona brand Genova Salami due to salmonella contamination.The affected products were distributed in Alberta, Ontario, and Manitoba at grocery stores, specialty markets, restaurants, cafes, delis, and butcher shops."These products may have been used in prepared products like sandwiches or sold at deli counters," reads the update.Earlier this month, the agency reported 57 salmonella-related illnesses in Canada, with 44 cases in Alberta and 13 in Ontario. Now, there are 72 cases — 57 in Alberta, one in Manitoba and 14 in Ontario. The number of hospitalizations remains at seven.The affected products include:Rea brand Genoa Salami Sweet (Lots: 5035 226 and 5049 226)Rea brand Genoa Salami Hot (Lots: 5020 228 and ...

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2 w. ago Heat dome over Ontario, Quebec breaks temperature records, more humidity in store

Toronto set a new June 22 temperature record when the mercury topped out at over 34 degrees. 

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2 w. ago Punishing temperatures returns to Central Canada during record

A heat wave is set to deliver another day of punishing heat and humidity to parts of Ontario and Quebec. Heat warnings are in place from Windsor through to Quebec City as record-breaking temperatures hit Central Canada. Toronto set a new June 22 temperature record when the mercury topped out at over 34 degrees. Environment […]

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2 w. ago Intensifying heat dome over parts of Eastern Canada fueling unpredictable weather in the West

Meteorologist says daytime highs in Ontario and Quebec will rise above 30 C, but the humidex in some regions could make it feel like 40 to 45 degrees

Culture

2 w. ago Heat warning still in effect as Ontario and Quebec battle scorching temperatures

Much of Ontario and southwestern Quebec will continue to bake in high temperatures Monday and Tuesday as a heat dome lingers over the region.

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2 w. ago ’Heat dome’ over Ontario and Quebec causing wild weather across much of Canada

TORONTO — Blame the heat dome hanging over Ontario and Quebec for some of the strange weather hitting other parts of the country. Environment Canada meteorologist Julien Pellerin says scorching temperatures over the eastern part of the continent are causing below-normal temperatures in other regions. On Saturday, the weather agency warned that areas in British […]

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2 w. ago Environment Canada issues heat warnings for parts of Ontario, Quebec amid heat wave

Environment Canada issued its first significant heat warning of the season on Saturday for southern and eastern Ontario and southern and western Quebec.

Culture

2 w. ago Anthony Gismondi: Canadian wine has never been better as national awards mark 25th year

B.C. and Ontario dominate this year's entries, supplemented by increasing contributions from Quebec, Nova Scotia and other regions

Society

2 w. ago Claire Bell said ‘mom told me to wait’ after Quebec toddler found at side of Ontario highway: report

The strange way the girl was reported missing and distressing twists during the search galvanized public interest. She was found 150 km from her home

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3 w. ago EN IMAGES | Vives émotions chez les policiers après la découverte de Claire Bell

Les agents de la Sûreté du Québec et de la Police provinciale de l’Ontario ont laissé paraître leur soulagement et leurs émotions intenses.

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