72 m. ago Builders optimistic about housing bill to accelerate home building

OHBA’s CEO spoke at the housing minister’s announcement of the new bill this morning Toronto, Ontario, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) is optimistic about the provincial government’s proposed legislation, Protecting Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025, announced this morning by the Hon. Rob Flack, Minister of […]

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99 m. ago World Market partners with Affirm to offer new, flexible payment option in

ALAMEDA, Calif. — World Market, a national specialty retailer known for stylish, quality furniture and home decor, thoughtful gifts, and one of the largest assortments of candy and international food favorites, has partnered with Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM), the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth, to offer shoppers a smarter, more transparent […]

Economics

3 h. ago Ontario hospitals spent $9B on agency staff over 10 years, study finds

Agencies charge double or even triple the regular hourly rate for their staff

Economics

3 h. ago Paris Steak Brought Elevated Steak Sandwiches to Liberty Village on May 5

TORONTO, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toronto’s Liberty Village welcomed a bold new culinary destination last week: Paris Steak. This prime steak-sandwich shop reimagined the classic with premium ingredients and artistic flair. It officially opened its doors on May 5, 2025, at 120 Atlantic Avenue, offering a unique dining experience where French bistro charm […]

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4 h. ago Ontario hospitals spent over $9B on agency staff over 10 years, study finds

Ontario hospitals spent more than $9 billion on nurses and other staff from for-profit agencies in a 10-year period, a new study concludes.

Economics

12 h. ago Pan American Silver Announces Agreement to Acquire MAG Silver Corp.

Adds Strategic Interest in Tier-One Juanicipio Silver Mine and Significantly Strengthens its Silver Portfolio All amounts expressed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated. VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Pan American Silver Corp. (NYSE: PAAS) (TSX: PAAS) (“Pan American“) and MAG Silver Corp. (NYSEAM:MAG) (TSX:MAG) (“MAG“) are pleased to announce that they have entered into a definitive […]

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18 h. ago Quebec airtankers head to Ontario, Saskatchewan to aid wildfire fight

Quebec's forest fire prevention agency says it is sending reinforcements to Ontario and Saskatchewan to help teams fight several forest and brush fires.

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20 h. ago Five Starbucks shops in Ontario ratify first collective agreements

TORONTO — The United Steelworkers union says workers at five Starbucks locations in Ontario have ratified their first collective agreements. The union says the union-led contracts are a significant milestone in the push for collective bargaining at the coffee giant. Locations include shops in Ajax, Kitchener-Waterloo and Toronto. The company did not immediately respond to […]

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21 h. ago From the archives: A visit to the Nisga’a Nation on the anniversary of their historic treaty

Fifteen years ago, Global's Chris Gailus travelled to the Nisga'a Nation to mark the 10th anniversary of the Final Agreement. From the archives, here's his report.

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21 h. ago Tribunal orders Toronto doctor’s license revoked following harassment of girls

TORONTO — A Toronto doctor has had his medical license revoked after he pleaded guilty to criminal harassment of more than a dozen girls and admitted to public masturbation. A tribunal at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario found the facts admitted by Armen Parajian established professional misconduct and were grounds enough for […]

Science

23 h. ago Telus, Bell, Rogers blame immigration policies for mobile subscriber slowdown

For years, Canada’s top telecom providers rode a wave of high immigration, collectively adding hundreds of thousands of new mobile phone subscribers most quarters. Those days are over. Canada’s three biggest wireless firms — BCE Inc., Rogers Communications Inc. and Telus Corp. — all cited tighter immigration rules when explaining to investors over the past […]

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24 h. ago Tribunal orders Toronto doctor’s licence revoked after young girls harassed

TORONTO — A tribunal has revoked a Toronto doctor’s medical licence after he pleaded guilty to criminal harassment of 12 girls and admitted to public masturbation. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario tribunal found the facts admitted by Armen Parajian were grounds enough for a reprimand and to have his certification of registration […]

Science

28 h. ago US, Iran Resume Nuclear Talks Amid Uncertainty Over Key Issues

US and Iranian officials began a fourth round of negotiations in Oman on Sunday, aiming to reach a new agreement on Tehran’s nuclear program.

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34 h. ago You can visit a museum featuring hundreds of vintage TVs for Doors Open Toronto

Toronto is home to the world's largest museum dedicated to television, and you can explore it for free this month as part of Doors Open Toronto. The MZTV Museum of Television features the world's most comprehensive collection of television receivers for the formative sixty-year period from the 1920s to the 1980s.The museum, located at the ZoomerPlex in Liberty Village, also offers specialized displays devoted to receiver design, to TV signals in space, and to its signature Philco Predicta line of sets. Together with original papers, toys, discs, books, magazines, and other pop culture artifacts, the collection offers over 10,000 objects to explore, along with a plethora of rare items. The museum is home to celebrity sets from Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley, the 1939 Worlds' Fair RCA Phantom Teleceiver ( the rarest television on the planet), Felix The Cat (the first star of television), and special tributes to John Logie...

Culture

36 h. ago La Cour supérieure autorise une action collective sur le profilage racial

Le recours est intenté par des personnes racisées interceptées au volant sans motif de soupçon d’une infraction.

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39 h. ago Pumpkin seeds recalled in Ontario for possible salmonella contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling pumpkin seeds in Ontario due to possible salmonella contamination. The federal inspection body says the affected products are organic European raw pumpkin seeds from Austria sold in bulk at the Stone Store at 14 Commercial St. in Guelph and the Hope Eco-Farm Store brand organic pumpkin seeds sold […]

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39 h. ago Four masked youths arrested in Toronto after robbery, stolen vehicle seized: OPP

Provincial police say four youths wearing masks inside a stolen vehicle were arrested in Toronto following a robbery. The Ontario Provincial Police’s Highway Safety Division said in a social media post Saturday evening that officers observed the vehicle at Avenue Rd. and Hwy. 401 with cloned licence plates. Stolen vehicle recovered with 4 youths wearing […]

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42 h. ago Liberal candidate says judicial recount ordered in Ontario riding he narrowly lost

A judicial recount has been granted in Windsor Tecumseh Lakeshore after Liberal Irek Kusmierczyk lost by 77 votes; the recount begins May 20, says Elections Canada.

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45 h. ago Canadian Telecom Firms Blame Immigration Policies for Mobile Subscriber Slowdown

For years, Canada’s top telecom providers rode a wave of high immigration, collectively adding hundreds of thousands of new mobile phone subscribers most quarters. Those days are over.

Economics

46 h. ago BARTZ: Pathway to economic growth without spending a provincial dollar

Ontario’s budget process sets more than just spending priorities — it defines the government’s approach to solving significant challenges. While funding plays a role, smart and targeted policy can drive change without increasing costs. Labour shortages in health care and the skilled trades continue to strain the province. Hospitals struggle to staff essential roles. Housing […]

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