64 m. ago Premier Ford Engages with OCEU President as Strike Disruption Deepens: Union Expresses Optimism Following Direct Conversation

TORONTO — As the WSIB strike enters a critical phase, Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) President Harry Goslin received a personal call from Premier Doug Ford this week. The conversation marked a notable development in the ongoing labour dispute that has left more than 3,600 frontline WSIB workers off the job for over two […]

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94 m. ago Supply management law not enough to shield system from Trump, experts warn

The new law prevents the foreign affairs minister from making commitments in trade negotiations to either increase the tariff rate quota or otherwise alter supply management rules.

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1 hour ago Fewer new measles cases in Ontario, public health data shows

The health agency is reporting 12 new cases in the province, down from 33 new cases last week and 96 the week before that.  

Science

2 h. ago Alberta and Ontario call for repeal of Trudeau era climate policies in letter

The letter calls for a repeal of the federal Impact Assessment Act

Politics

2 h. ago School Is Back in Session: Schneider Electric Launches Chapter 3 of Sustainability School

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has launched Chapter 3 of its online Sustainability School, a free training program designed to empower its channel ecosystem partners to become leaders in sustainability. This chapter will focus on teaching businesses how to decarbonize and unlock the competitive […]

Society

2 h. ago Ontario and Atlantic provinces rank lowest in Canada for worker happiness

A new report is shedding light on workplace happiness and workers in Ontario and Atlantic Canada are at the bottom of the list.

Society

3 h. ago Weak tornado touched down in southwestern Ontario on Monday: researchers

Severe weather researchers say a weak tornado touched down in a community north of London, Ont., on Monday afternoon.

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3 h. ago 2nd tornado of the year touched down in Ontario on Monday, researchers say

Severe weather researchers say a weak tornado touched down in a community north of London, Ont., on Monday afternoon.

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3 h. ago Huge spike in Europeans wanting to visit Ontario amid decline in U.S. tourism

Thinking of your next summer getaway? You might already be living in it. According to a new study by the Europe Pulse Study from Context Research Group, Ontario is a top destination choice for European travellers. The study showed that more than half of European travellers are considering a trip to Ontario, with a strong appeal in visiting Toronto, thanks, in part, to the city's upcoming role as one of the host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Eighty-seven percent also say that Canada, as a country, is appealing enough to visit on its own, rather than as a side trip to the U.S. If you're trying to grasp why that might be, the study also showed that, amid the tense political climate in the U.S., 62 per cent of European travellers are wary of visiting the States, making Canada an even more attractive getaway. Destination Ontario, along with Destination Toronto, commissioned the study to gain a deeper understanding of how global events are influe...

Economics

4 h. ago 5 free agents have already ditched Toronto Maple Leafs since disastrous end to season

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be looking a little different next year.So far, the Leafs have seen five players exit the franchise in free agency, opting for new destinations to play for next season.The current list of departures is:Forward Mitch Marner, Vegas Golden Knights, eight years, US$96 millionForward Alex Steeves, Boston Bruins, one-year deal, US$850,000Forward Pontus Holmberg, Tampa Bay Lightning, two-year deal, US$3.1 millionForward Nick Abruzzese, Tampa Bay Lightning, one-year, two-way deal (terms undisclosed)Goaltender Matt Murray, Seattle Kraken, one-year deal, $1 millionOf the five, only Marner and Holmberg were regulars on the Leafs' roster last year. Marner's departure is obviously one of the biggest in franchise history, ending a months-long saga about where his next team will be. In a rare sign-and-trade deal, Marner departed on a maximum-length eight-year deal that brought Toronto forward Nicolas Roy back in return.The Leafs made four minor signings in free...

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4 h. ago MEDIA ADVISORY: Striking Canadian Hearing Services workers info picket outside of Accreditation Canada

OTTAWA, Ontario — Striking Canadian Hearing Services (CHS) workers will hold an informational picket outside of Accreditation Canada’s Ottawa office today. With the strike by CUPE 2073 members in its tenth week, Deaf clients sharing painful stories of being isolated without services, and CHS seemingly in no rush to end the disruption, workers are calling […]

Society

5 h. ago Bomb threats disrupt flights at six major Canadian airports including Calgary

A spokesperson for Calgary’s airport said the incident had “minimal impact on regular operations.”

Politics

5 h. ago Middle East Conflict Was a Factor in Chile Holding Rates in June

Chile’s central bank said its decision to hold rates last month was the best option given higher uncertainty stemming from the Middle East conflict, including doubts on the war’s impact on inflation and monetary policy.

Events

6 h. ago NHL free agency continues as Nikolaj Ehlers ponders landing spot

The 29-year-old selected ninth overall at the 2014 draft put up 225 goals and 295 assists for 520 points in 674 regular-season games with the Jets.

Other

6 h. ago Crash spills 45,000 litres of acid, closes Hwy. 402 lanes: OPP

A big rig carrying 45,000 litres of acid crashed into the ditch along Hwy. 402 on Wednesday afternoon, closing a section of the westbound lanes, police say. Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Ed Sanchuk said it was about 1 p.m. on Wednesday when a passenger vehicle “cut off” a transport truck, which crashed into the ditch. […]

Events

7 h. ago Protests fuel increase in use of special Ontario police units: Report

Global issues are fuelling protests across Ontario and putting a strain on police forces monitoring the demonstrations, a new report says. International conflicts, the COVID-19 pandemic and other large-scale public events led to a 184 per cent increase in the deployment of public order unit police units between 2018 and 2022, the report from Ontario’s […]

Events

7 h. ago Oracle RMS Announces Investment Partnership with Abry Partners to Accelerate Growth

CONCORD, Ontario & BOSTON — Oracle Insurance Risk Management Services Inc. (“Oracle RMS” or “the Company”), an award-winning commercial and personal lines insurance brokerage, is pleased to announce that it has finalized a strategic investment from Boston-based private equity firm Abry Partners (“Abry”). This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Oracle RMS’s journey as it […]

Culture

8 h. ago Home insurance rates need more transparency from Ontario regulator: complaint

Ontario's financial services regulator should do more about rising home insurance rates linked to climate change, says a new complaint.

Economics

8 h. ago Ontario auditor general has ‘active audits’ on special ed, child care: internal docs

The information is contained within a briefing document prepared for Education Minister Paul Calandra in March, which says there are "active audits" underway on both topics.

Transport

10 h. ago Home insurance rates need more transparency from Ont. regulator: complaint

TORONTO — Ontario’s financial services regulator should do more about rising home insurance rates linked to climate change, says a new complaint. The submission by a climate advocacy group to the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRAO) says extreme weather is helping propel rates toward unaffordable levels, and the regulator should at least be […]

Economics