15 h. ago Buy now, pay later plans may seem attractive but come at a cost, warn experts

Buy now, pay later purchase plans are becoming a lot more common, but experts warn, while they may help provide some temporary happiness, they come at a cost.

Economics

48 h. ago Experts Warn: “Dogs and Cats Will Not Be Safe From Invasive Research Until Ontario Closes Every Loophole”

The systemic failure of oversight in Ontario — why government proposed Bill 75 and OMAFA regulatory amendments must include real protections for dogs and cats in research TORONTO, Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Members of the Animal Alliance of Canada’s Advisory Group on Humane Science are calling for urgent action from the Ontario government, […]

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3 d. ago ‘Really challenging issue’: Many B.C. communities still at high risk for flooding

Floodwaters recede in Abbotsford, but Highway 1 remains closed; experts warn more rain, landslides and repeated flooding risks due to climate change.

Events

4 d. ago Inside the Ring of Fire: A tale of two First Nations and a road that could change everything

Two closely linked First Nations are taking different paths as Ontario pushes ahead with Ring of Fire roads and mining in a region reshaped by climate change and geopolitics.

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1 week ago Roads closed after 'residential explosion': Ontario Provincial Police

Ontario Provincial Police are probing what they describe as a residential explosion in Bayham, a rural municipality near the shores of Lake Erie

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2 w. ago Mass killings in 2025 in the U.S. hit the lowest level since 2006

A shooting last weekend at a children’s birthday party in California that left four dead was the 17th mass killing this year — the lowest number recorded since 2006, according to a database maintained by The Associated Press and USA Today in partnership with Northeastern University. Experts warn that the drop doesn’t necessarily mean safer […]

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2 w. ago Ontario unveils legislation to restrict invasive medical research on dogs and cats

The Ontario government has introduced draft legislation that aims to restrict invasive medical research on dogs and cats.

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2 w. ago Ontario Poised to be Leader on Protecting Dogs and Cats Used in Research – Animal Alliance Calls for Stronger, Enforceable Regulations

Animal Alliance Praises Premier Ford While Observing: “This Is Not a Total Ban Yet.” TORONTO, Nov. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Animal Alliance of Canada (AAC) commends Premier Doug Ford and the Government of Ontario for taking concrete steps toward ending the use of dogs and cats in invasive medical research through the introduction of Bill […]

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2 w. ago With the high cost of living, experts warn against dipping into savings

As Canadians grapple with the stress of the high cost of living, experts weigh in on the financial risks of withdrawing from savings to make ends meet.

Economics

3 w. ago Parts of Ontario about to be walloped with up to 30 cm of snow

Although the official start of the winter season is still a few weeks away, plenty of snow will be coming Ontario's way to close out November with a bang. While most of the major snowfall is expected to hit northern Ontario, the southern portion of the province is also in for a "multi-day lake-effect snow event," according to the latest report by The Weather Network. Starting late Tuesday, a low-pressure system is set to develop just south of Lake Superior, which will extend through Thursday. A winter storm watch is already in effect, and the most precipitation is expected to descend upon highways through northwestern Ontario and Lake Superior's north shore. "A swath of heavy snow is forecast along the Minnesota border in northwestern Ontario, between Fort Frances and Thunder Bay, which will impact travel along Highway 11 between the communities, as well as the Trans-Canada Highway between Thunder Bay and Dryden," The Weather...

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4 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...

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4 w. ago Toronto's iconic dog fountain is getting a massive refresh this winter

Toronto's iconic dog fountain is getting a major refresh this winter, as the City prepares to hire a vendor that will repair and repaint the 27 dog sculptures (and the often overlooked but never forgotten, lone cat) that make up the centrepiece of Old Town's Berczy Park.Legendary Canadian landscape architect Claude Cormier (1960-2023) was the mastermind behind the fountain and led the renowned design firm, Claude Cormier + Associés, now known as CCxA, during the overhaul of Berczy Park. The studio is responsible for several major public spaces across Toronto and Montreal, including Sugar Beach and Love Park.Berczy Park's redesign was officially unveiled in June 2017 after extensive consultation with the Old Town Toronto neighbourhood, and quickly became one of Cormier's most recognizable works throughout his illustrious career.However, over time, the sculptures in the park have aged, and the once-vivid four-legged friends that surround the two-t...

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