1 hour ago Critics slam Ontario proposal to create ‘special economic zones’ exempt from laws

Proposed Ontario legislation that would give cabinet power to create “special economic zones” and allow the government to exempt itself from following laws on certain projects is little more than a power grab, First Nations, civil liberty groups and environmentalists say. Critics say the bill, known as the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, […]

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6 h. ago More Beer Stores set to close as Ontario convenience competition continues

Last year, the government followed through on a long-term promise to allow convenience stores, grocers and big box retailers to sell a range of alcoholic drinks, including beer.

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6 h. ago Magellan Aerospace Announces Report on Voting Results for Directors

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Magellan Aerospace Corporation (the “Corporation”) announces that today at the annual meeting of shareholders of the Corporation (the “Meeting”) the proposed nominees for directors of the Corporation received the following votes: Name of Proposed Nominee Votes For Percentage of Votes For Votes Withheld Percentage of Votes Withheld N. Murray Edwards 48,105,366 97.41% […]

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7 h. ago Danielle Smith dismisses Doug Ford’s warning against separatist threats from Alberta

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is urging her Ontario counterpart Doug Ford to mind his own business when it comes to talk of separating from Canada. Smith announced this week that she doesn’t want Alberta to leave Canada but, if enough residents sign a petition asking for a referendum on it, she’ll make sure […]

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7 h. ago Battery makers fined millions in Ontario for not meeting recycling targets

An Ontario recycling body has fined three major battery manufacturers millions of dollars for failing to meet battery recycling requirements in 2023.

Economics

8 h. ago Critics slam Ontario for proposal to create zones where projects are exempt from laws

Critics say it's a power grab to ensure projects like Doug Ford's proposed tunnel under Highway 401 and mining critical minerals in the north get done with little resistance.

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8 h. ago Ontario man held in Dominican Republic for months after being wrongly accused of crime

One Canadian's Dominican Republic trip turned into a months-long ordeal after a case of mistaken identity and delays left him stranded.What should have been a relaxing one-week vacation in the Caribbean has become a nightmare for David Bennett and his wife Jane Wilcox. The communications and PR professionals have been together for 16 years and live in Burlington, Ont."We have a deep and special relationship. We work together, we play together, and we are active members in our community," said Wilcox.In an interview, she told us they arrived in the Dominican Republic on Feb. 28 with another couple and had "a lovely trip" in Punta Cana. But their vacation soon turned into a bureaucratic nightmare at Punta Cana International Airport on their way home on March 7.Wilcox recalled how they were going through customs when Bennett was pulled aside and taken to an interrogation room for questioning."I was able to join him. Officials showed us a...

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9 h. ago Ontario has new path to budget balance, Ford signals amid need for tariff relief

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is signalling that his government’s upcoming budget may not be balanced, as the province needs to support people in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Ford announced today that in the Ontario budget to be tabled May 15, the province will be adding nearly $1 billion over three years […]

Economics

10 h. ago HORIE: Ontario needs policy that matches its housing ambition

Ontario’s housing system is no longer just strained – it’s stalled. Uncertainty in the development process and a lack of consistency in policy are major barriers that need to be addressed to get homes built. With an ambitious target set by Ontario of building 1.5 million homes by 2031, this benchmark reflects the urgency of […]

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11 h. ago Ontario ethics watchdog closes Greenbelt investigation into former cabinet minister

The integrity commissioner's office confirmed that a complaint from NDP Leader Marit Stiles, who wrote to complain about Kaleed Rasheed in October 2023, had been closed.

Politics

11 h. ago OHL finals: Is London Knights captain Denver Barkey able to play?

There are two big questions heading into the Ontario Hockey League championship series.

Sport

11 h. ago OHL final: Is London Knights captain Denver Barkey able to play?

There are two big questions heading into the Ontario Hockey League championship series.

Sport

12 h. ago Jamie Sarkonak: Judges usurp government for drug addicts and cyclists

The Ontario legislature should be allowed to remove bike lanes and ban drug consumption sites near schools — but the courts won't let it

Politics

14 h. ago Home Hardware Stores Limited Named Presenting Sponsor of the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) 2025, in Regina

Home Hardware Stores Limited and Skills/Compétences Canada Partner to Inspire the Next Generation of Skilled Trade and Technology Professionals OTTAWA, Ontario, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Skills/Compétences Canada (SCC), a not-for-profit organization that works to inspire Canadian youth and their communities to explore careers in the skilled trade and technology sectors, is happy to […]

Society

14 h. ago Airbags are being stolen from Honda Civics in Ontario city, police warn

Police in Ottawa have issued a warning to vehicle owners after a recent spike in overnight airbag thefts from late-model Honda Civics.

Events

15 h. ago Embattled Southwestern Ontario retirement home sold: Realtor

A Southwestern Ontario retirement home which closed and its former manager charged after a $200,000 fraud investigation, has new ownership.

Events

16 h. ago VIQ Solutions to Report First Quarter 2025 Financial Results on Monday, May 12, 2025

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — VIQ Solutions Inc. (“VIQ” or the “Company”) (TSX:VQS), a global provider of secure, AI-driven, digital voice and video capture technology and transcription services, will release its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025, after market close on Monday, May 12, 2025. VIQ management will host a conference call to […]

Culture

17 h. ago What exactly is a plastic granulator, and how can it benefit all of London?

Goodwill Industries has a plastic granulator which chips plastic donations that cannot be repurposed or sold into plastic bits

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17 h. ago Edgewater Wireless to Join Industry Leaders at RDK Tech Summit 2025, Advancing Broadband Innovation and Wi

OTTAWA, Ontario & LONDON — Edgewater Wireless Systems Inc. (TSXV: YFI) (OTC: KPIFF), the industry leader in Wi-Fi Spectrum Slicing technology for residential and enterprise markets, is pleased to announce its participation in the exclusive RDK Tech Summit 2025, taking place May 6–7 at the Hilton London Syon Park in the United Kingdom. This invitation-only […]

Politics

18 h. ago Ontario reimbursed $219K for palliative, homecare medical supplies shortage

The Ford government was forced to pay back 353 claims after supply issues for palliative and home care patients which came after it awarded a new medical contract.

Economics