4 h. ago TransAlta to Acquire 310 MW Contracted Ontario Gas Portfolio for $95 Million

CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Highlights Purchase price of $95 million, or approximately $306 per kilowatt (kW) Immediately accretive to free cash flow and cash yield upon closing with approximately 68% of the portfolio’s gross margin contracted to 2031; attractive recontracting fundamentals longer-term TransAlta’s Energy Marketing and Trading team to deliver merchant […]

Economics

4 h. ago VinFast’s Growth Reflects Vingroup’s Legacy of Putting Customers First

Vingroup, Vietnam’s largest private conglomerate and VinFast’s parent, has built its market leadership on a deeply rooted customer-first philosophy. MARKHAM, Ontario — From its birth as a bold newcomer, VinFast has proven its genuine staying power. In October 2025, the company announced that it had delivered more than 100,000 vehicles in Vietnam during the first […]

Economics

16 h. ago Pilot killed in eastern Ontario plane crash participating in training flight: TSB

SOUTH GLENGARRY, Ont. — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says the pilot killed in a Sunday mid-air collision in eastern Ontario was taking part in a training exercise. The TSB says it has deployed a team to Martintown in South Glengarry, about 115 km away from Ottawa, after a mid-air crash involving a 172 […]

Events

28 h. ago Ontario town ends boat rescue service sparking concern among water safety advocates

Kingsville is discontinuing boat rescues to cut costs, prompting concern from safety advocates who say reducing local response capacity puts boaters at risk.

Events

34 h. ago This Ontario city is the perfect holiday postcard destination to see this winter

The quaint waterfront city of Brockville, Ont., located along the shores of the St. Lawrence River, transforms into a festive hotspot during the holidays, offering a curated light and sound show and a themed nature trail among its many seasonal attractions.The season kicks off with Miracle on King Street, a tree-lighting ceremony in the downtown core that officially marks the start of the holidays. This tradition occurs in mid-November, and is swiftly followed by another one of the city's seasonal staples: the Brockville Christmas Market.  Held in the city's downtown core during the first week of December, the Brockville Christmas Market is a single-day affair that brings hundreds of locals together for some holiday shopping and good eats. Visitors can enjoy live performances by local artists while they stroll through streets adorned with festive decor, and shop from an array of vendors offering seasonal finds. @justinpluslauren B...

Society

34 h. ago Ontario dessert shop known for beautiful cakes opening first Toronto location

A dessert shop in Ontario that's gained a cult following thanks to its visually stunning sweets is about to open a location in downtown Toronto.I'm a salty girl myself, but even for those of us who would reach for a savoury snack over a sweet one ten times out of ten, there's something about a dessert that's as beautiful to look at as it is delicious that no one can resist.Though the urge to pick up a sweet treat dons on me very rarely, when it does, very little can be done to satiate it, barring getting in the car and driving myself directly to the source of my craving. Sometimes it just needs to be done.If there's one bakery in the GTA that can always get me in the mood for something sugary, even by merely seeing photos of its confections, it's Markham's I Am A Cake.Bearing a comically literal name and an appropriately dry sign (all lowercase, in a sans-serif red font), the desserts on offer at the bakery are far from boring. Maybe the name and the sign...

Other

50 h. ago Linamar Completes Acquisition of Aludyne North America Assets

GUELPH, Ontario, Nov. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) today announced that its previously announced acquisition of select Aludyne North America assets has been completed. The deal was initially announced on October 9th for Linamar Corporation to acquire a substantial portion of Aludyne North America assets for $300 million USD. This acquisition is […]

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52 h. 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.

Politics

54 h. ago How Ontario school boards decide when to cancel school buses

Many Ontario families will wake up this winter wondering if school busses are cancelled. But the decision to cancel them isn't as simple as you think.

Society

54 h. ago Ontario's conservation authorities are consolidating. Here's what that will mean for Ottawa

Ontario's 36 conservation authorities are being amalgamated into seven, including three in the Ottawa area.

Other

58 h. ago These 5 Ontario waterfalls turn into breathtaking frozen sculptures in the winter

Cold weather transforms landscapes across Ontario into winter wonderlands this time of year, including waterfalls that form breathtaking natural ice sculptures as temperatures plummet below freezing.With the province boasting a plethora of iconic cascades, especially in Southern Ontario along the Niagara Escarpment, nature lovers have no shortage of spots to witness these natural wonders as soon as the temperatures drop to sub-zero.So, if exploring trails and parks for frozen waterfalls is on your to-do list this winter season, then here are five waterfalls in Ontario that will soon become breathtaking ice sculptures for you to see.Tiffany FallsPhoto by David Cheresna via Shutterstock. Located within the Tiffany Falls Conservation Area in Hamilton, Ont., this 21-metre ribbon cascade is easily accessible from the property's Tiffany Park side trail. In winter, the water freezes into cascades of large icicles that often display hints of orange and blue...

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58 h. ago «Je trouve ça ignorant»: Doug Ford fait fausse route en se débarrassant des radars photos

L’Ontario fait fausse route en matière de sécurité routière en retirant ses radars photos, préviennent des experts.

Other

65 h. ago Nearly 400 Quebec doctors apply to leave province since Legault’s health bill

The rising number shows a break from historical trends with Ontario seeing the most at 296 applications, followed by New Brunswick with 80.

Science

65 h. ago Soccer du CF l’hiver : parmi les plus beaux moments de l’histoire

Le CF devra s’adapter aux réalités climatiques du Québec dans la refonte du calendrier en 2027

Sport

67 h. ago As speed cameras are banned in Ontario, Toronto says it needs more funds to cope

Automated speed enforcement programs in the province officially came to an end after a lightning-fast bill from the Ford government forbade their use on city streets.

Other

67 h. ago Ontario skincare company closes store after complaints, allegations it failed to pay rent

A Waterloo Resveralife store has closed after its lease was terminated, prompting relief from customers who allege years of pressure tactics and unresolved complaints.

Economics

69 h. ago New academic research shows privatization of surgeries in England worsened inequalities and lengthened wait

OHC investigation reveals private clinics charging up to $4,590 for cataract surgeries that must be provided free of cost OTTAWA — The privatization of hospital surgeries in England led to growing inequality, longer wait-times and disruption of services in the public health care system, according to new academic reports. Allyson Pollock, co-author of the reports […]

Science

69 h. ago Ontario couple who lost $8,000 gold chain in baggage incident given $1,272 by airline

Stafford and Karen Gordon were travelling from Toronto to Jamaica when they say a flight attendant took one of their carry-on bags. They never got it back

Economics

2 d. ago Calian to Hold Conference Call Following Announcement of Fourth Quarter and FY 2025 Results

OTTAWA, Ontario, Nov. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calian® Group Ltd. (TSX:CGY), a mission-critical solutions company focused on defence, space, healthcare and other strategic critical infrastructure sectors, will hold a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, to discuss results for the three-month and annual periods ended September 30, 2025. […]

Culture

2 d. ago Enormous $7 billion 'gigafactory' to open in Ontario in 2027

A gargantuan Volkswagen "gigafactory" recently kicked off construction in Ontario, throwing a potential lifeline to a regional auto industry pushed to the brink by U.S. trade tariffs.Workers mobilized on the sprawling 350-acre site of the future $7 billion Volkswagen PowerCo facility in St. Thomas, Ont., in late October, launching construction work for the colossal new electric vehicle battery plant with an official ground breaking celebration.The Oct. 28 ground breaking — which included the first concrete pours for the new facility — marked the first major step in the plant's journey towards a projected 2027 completion.Frank Blome, CEO of PowerCo SE, called October's ground breaking "a big milestone," and stated the project is "positioning Canada at the forefront of innovative EV battery production."The plant was first announced back in March 2023, and is being billed as Canada's largest electric vehicle battery plant, as well a...

Economics