31 h. ago Ford promotes Toronto as Ottawa, B.C., Montreal seek to host defence bank

The Defence, Security and Resilience Bank is a new multilateral initiative by democratic countries

Events

38 h. ago Toronto, Ontario bid to be potential Canadian host for new international defence bank

A grouping of leaders, including Ontario Premier Doug Ford, gathered at the Toronto Stock Exchange to launch a bid to host the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank.

Society

38 h. ago Toronto makes bid to host headquarters for new global defence bank that could create 3,500 jobs

'Given the deep talent pool and the manufacturing and tech capabilities that we have here in Toronto and Ontario, it would lift everybody,' said Ontario's finance minister

Events

64 h. ago Porter Takes off to Grand Cayman With First Flights From Toronto

Ottawa service launches Dec. 19 TORONTO — Porter Airlines is inaugurating nonstop service today between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (GCM), with up to three times weekly frequency. This route is complemented by twice weekly non-stop flights operating from Ottawa beginning Dec. 19. “Grand Cayman is the fifth sun vacation […]

Other

7 d. ago Via Rail marathon: Passengers stranded on train for 12 hours near Brockville

Passengers on a Via Rail train from Toronto to Ottawa describe being stranded on the train for more than 12 hours with little communication about when they'd be moving again.

Transport

7 d. ago VIA Rail train to Toronto left passengers stranded for 13 hours

Passengers stuck on board a Toronto-bound Via Rail train for 13 hours have finally been released this morning. VIA Rail Train 669 from Ottawa to Toronto suffered a mechanical failure near Brockville on Dec. 10, which left passengers stranded from around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday overnight until 10:30 a.m. Thursday. This breakdown had a slight domino effect, as two other trains, 48 and 54, heading to Ottawa from Toronto, were also significantly delayed. Earlier this morning, Via Rail posted an update on X, apologizing to all passengers and offering a full refund and 100 per cent travel credit.Overnight, trains 669, 48, and 54 were significantly disrupted after train 669 experienced a mechanical failure near Brockville. We sincerely apologize to all customers who are affected. All affected customers will receive a full refund and a 100% travel credit.Safety is always…— VIA Rail Alerts | Alertes VIA Rail (@VIARailAlerts) December 11, 2025VIA Rail confirms mul...

Transport

7 d. ago New defence bank aimed at increasing NATO military spending could bring 3,500 jobs to a Canadian city

Vancouver, Halifax, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal are all in the running for a new defence-oriented bank.

Events

1 week ago Ottawa's future should not be decided by Toronto's new rules | Opinion

Randall Denley: When decisions about purely local matters are made at Queen’s Park, not City Hall, political accountability is diminished.

Other

2 w. ago Ford government sets spending record for commercials ‘promoting’ governing party

Auditor General Shelley Spence’s annual review of advertising found, in the fiscal year ending in March 2025, the province spent $111.9 million on advertising.

Politics

4 w. ago ‘Really hard’: PWHL players reckon with the business realities of expansion

For Toronto Sceptres captain Blayre Turnbull, it was upsetting, sad and stressful. Ottawa Charge forward Emily Clark said it was “a lot to process” after the Walter Cup final loss. For players across the PWHL, the expansion process was a wake-up call to the business side of the league. With the Vancouver Goldeneyes and Seattle […]

Economics