7 h. ago Four Ontario cities named among the best places to live in Canada

A new ranking names four Ontario cities, including Toronto, among the best places to live in Canada in 2025, though the 6ix may not be as high up on the list as you might think.The report, "Best Places to Live in Canada 2025: Top 15 Cities for Quality of Life," comes from Global Citizen Solutions, which analyzed locales based on their employment and investment opportunities, housing costs, industries, and average living expenses. According to the firm's assessment, four spots in Ontario are considered among the best cities to live in Canada this year: Ottawa, Hamilton, Waterloo, and Toronto.Canada's capital came in at #2 on the list, which highlighted its high quality of life, purchasing power, reasonable cost of living, and above-average access to homeownership due to lower living expenses, which come out to around $1,479 per month for a single person. Ottawa was also given a shoutout for its attractions, including Parl...

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9 h. ago Hometown Specialty: Oxford’s Gunn’s Hill takes local pride global

Family-run factory south of Woodstock turns milk into award-winning wheels, reflecting Oxford County’s dairy heritage. This is Part Four of Postmedia's How Canada Wins: Love Where We Live summer series.

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9 h. ago Hometown Specialty: Strathroy's Cool Cucumber a summer staple

Cool Cucumber is the place for ice cream in Strathroy. This is Part Four of Postmedia's How Canada Wins: Love Where We Live summer series

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9 h. ago Hometown Specialty: St. Thomas’s tribute to Jumbo shows a city proud of its past

The city’s knack for celebrating its past is on full display in its enduring tribute to the world’s most famous pachyderm. This is Part Four of Postmedia's How Canada Wins: Love Where We Live summer series.

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10 h. ago Hometown Specialty: From frontier London fair, to tourism 'powerhouse'

Western Fair District draws 4 million+ visitors a year. This is Part Four of Postmedia's How Canada Wins: Love Where We Live summer series.

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4 d. ago SALTZMAN: GM Canada takes the EV crown, Rogers Satellite goes live for all Canadians

And other tech news you can use, including AI-powered flight deals and a cybersafety report for kids.

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6 d. ago New funding rules announced for Canadian immigration program

Canada's Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) program has made a significant change in the amount of settlement funds required.Skilled workers who want to work and live long-term in some of Canada's more rural and remote communities can apply for the RCIP program, which provides a pathway to permanent residence. The program also helps to fill labour shortages in these areas while supporting businesses in need of workers.In addition to other requirements, applicants must show proof that they can financially support themselves and any accompanying family members. On July 29, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the amount required, with a roughly 30 per cent increase.Previously, a single person applying for the RCIP had to prove that they had $7,963 in settlement funds, while a family of two had to show funds of $9,692. Now, a single applicant must prove that they have $10,507 in funds, and a family of two must have $13,080.Here's how the require...

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2 w. ago Hometown Secret: Horton Farmers’ Market hidden gem with deep roots in St. Thomas

Established in 1878, the market touts itself as one of the oldest traditional farmers’ markets in Canada. This is Part Three of Postmedia's How Canada Wins: Love Where We Live summer series.

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2 w. ago Hometown Secret: From south by west, a gem of a London eatery is born

IvanoPoblano began with a big dream and a food truck. This is Part Three of Postmedia's How Canada Wins: Love Where We Live summer series

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2 w. ago Where Ontario stands among Canada's most expensive provinces

Canadians across the country are grappling with the cost-of-living crisis, but some regions are feeling it more than most, according to a new Statistics Canada report that reveals which provinces are the most expensive to live in.The study, titled "Purchasing Power Parities for Consumption and Household Income Across the Canadian Provinces and Territories," is the first of its kind in Canada and shares new evidence on the differences in purchasing power between provinces and territories."The standard of living from earning $75,000 in one province or territory is not the same as earning that amount in another province or territory if the cost of living differs in each location," explained StatCan in a news release on Thursday.The findings, which are based on data from 2021, show which provinces had the highest cost of living, the lowest household disposable income, and the value of "social transfers," or public services.The ...

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2 w. ago LILLEY: Videos of hostages show the horror Carney is effectively backing

As hostages continue to live in horrible conditions, a Hamas leader said Canada's recognition of a Palestinian state is a fruit of Oct. 7

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