92 m. ago Doug Ford floats idea of electing judges during ‘rant’ on bail reform

Ontario Premier blasted judges whom he perceives as being soft on crime, and suggested offering them payouts to retire early

Society

1 hour ago Not just Poilievre — these familiar MPs also lost their seats in Canada’s election

While Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh lost their seats, there were other high-profile MPs who didn't win re-election.

Politics

2 h. ago Visa CEO Says AI Shopping to Push Advertising, Payments to Adapt

Visa Inc. Chief Executive Officer Ryan McInerney said advertising will be forced to evolve as shoppers turn to artificial intelligence agents to help them browse products and make purchases.

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2 h. ago Major ice storm causes $342M in insured damages across Ontario and Quebec

The late-season ice storm that swept through parts of Ontario and Quebec has left an astronomical bill in its wake.

Politics

2 h. ago ‘A pervasive scourge on society’: Ontario man handed sentence for girlfriend’s murder

A Toronto man has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 15 years after pleading guilty to the second-degree murder of his girlfriend.

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2 h. ago Jamie Sarkonak: Alberta unites, once again, against the left

Now that the Liberals and NDP have lost seats, the province's next challenge is to stay united amid rumblings of separation

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2 h. ago BREAKING: B.C. gives Airbnb, VRBO an extension on registry monitoring illegal short

The NDP have given companies another month to comply as Premier David Eby reacts to concerns from tourism sector about lack of hotel space.

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3 h. ago Loblaw still adding Canadian products but CEO says ‘Buy Canadian’ trend may not last

Loblaw Cos. Ltd. says it’s still working to stock its grocery store shelves with more Canadian products as shoppers look for local alternatives during the Canada-U.S. trade war, but the company’s chief executive admits the shift may not last. “We recognize that Canadians care deeply about the region of the product they purchase and we […]

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4 h. ago BASF partners with University of Waterloo to accelerate innovation and operational excellence with AI

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The French version of this press release is available here. BASF and the University of Waterloo’s Data and Artificial Intelligence Institute (Waterloo.AI) are joining forces to advance AI applications through a three-year collaborative research agreement that will run from 2025 to 2028. This partnership is designed to […]

Society

4 h. ago Doug Ford's controversial Highway 401 tunnel project just took a big step forward

As fanciful as Premier Doug Ford's notion to combat the GTA's legendary and worsening traffic by tunnelling under Highway 401 may be, the seemingly impossible infrastructure project just took another step toward becoming a reality this week.On Monday, the Province of Ontario issued an official Request for Proposal for a Feasibility and Congestion Relief Study on the mammoth undertaking, inviting interested parties to submit their bids to provide a comprehensive report on the scope (and practicality) of the work.While experts have estimated the cost of such a tunnel to be in the ballpark of a staggering $55 billion — requiring potentially 20 years, and countless traffic disruptions along the east-west freeway, to complete — Ford's team seems intent on pushing ahead and making the province home to what they call "one of the largest, most ambitious infrastructure projects in the world."Th...

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4 h. ago ‘Keep believing’: Persistent Oilers push Kings to brink of elimination with Game 5 win

The team didn't give up and, on Tuesday, that persistence was rewarded with a 3-1 win over the L.A. Kings in Game 5.

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4 h. ago Ontario could be sent into ‘modest’ recession by U.S. tariffs

A new report released Wednesday examined the impacts of steel, aluminum and auto tariffs levied by U.S. President Donald Trump on Canadian exports.

Economics

4 h. ago Here's where you can see cherry blossoms in Toronto beyond High Park

It's the most beautiful time of year — cherry blossom season in Toronto. The blossoms are starting to bloom all over the city, and while it's going to be gorgeous, the displays of flowers draw in some massive crowds. People come from all over to see the pink and white blooms at hot spots such as High Park and Trinity Bellwoods.If you're willing to venture off from the usual locations for something a little lesser known, you may be able to skip the large groups, and I'm here to help you find them.Legislative Assembly of OntarioBack in 2005, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, located at 111 Wellesley Street West, was gifted three cherry blossom trees, and they're still there today. Located within Queen's Park, this smaller area still has beautiful views of the blooms.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by U of T Scarborough (UTSC) 🇨🇦 (@utsc)University of Toron...

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4 h. ago Ontario wants people ordered to wear ankle monitor to pay for it, not taxpayers

The Ontario government says it is looking at those who are court-ordered to wear a GPS ankle monitor to cover the cost themselves, instead of taxpayers.

Economics

6 h. ago Teen house party in Ontario results in $50K in jewelry stolen

Niagara regional police are investigating after approximately $50,000 in jewelry was stolen from a St. Catharines home earlier this year.

Economics

7 h. ago Iristel Achieves Full Coverage Across All Local Interconnection Regions in British Columbia and Alberta

Iristel remains the only CLEC with national reach in all 10 provinces and 3 territories MARKHAM, Ontario — Iristel, Canada’s largest independent Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC), proudly announces the completion of full coverage across all Local Interconnection Regions (LIRs) in British Columbia and Alberta. This milestone cements Iristel’s position as the only CLEC with […]

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7 h. ago Ontario provincial park has largest visible Indigenous pictograph collection in Canada

There's no need to leave Ontario this summer if you're looking for scenic adventures.A fan favourite Ontario Park soon opens for the season on May 9, and it's truly stunning. Bon Echo Provincial Park is a perfect mix of views and hikes, and here's what you need to know before you go.Located about three and a half hours from Toronto, north of Kingston, Bon Echo's biggest draw is the gorgeous 100-metre-high Mazinaw Rock, which is covered in over 260 historic Indigenous pictographs.The rock has Canada's largest collection of this type of pictograph, and having seen them myself, I can tell you they're mesmerizing.The other awesome thing about this park is that there are hiking trails for hikers of all skill levels. Ranging from an easy 1 km to a more challenging 4.8 km, the trails here can be explored by all.One of the most popular trails is the Cliff Top Trail, which leads to the pictographs — but be warned, it's ...

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8 h. ago Harvest ETFs Announces listing of New Bitcoin ETFs on Cboe Canada Exchange

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Harvest Portfolios Group Inc. (“Harvest” “Harvest ETFs”) is pleased to announce the completion of the initial offering of Class A Units of the Harvest Bitcoin Enhanced Income ETF and Class A Units of the Harvest Bitcoin Leaders Enhanced Income ETF pursuant to a prospectus dated April 4, 2025, filed with the securities […]

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9 h. ago Letters for April 30, 2025: ‘Stuck with the Liberals, again.’

Throwing in the towel I give up! For ten years I have fought against the disaster brought on by the Liberals only to lose again. We are a Canada as described by the Bloc – artificial and meaning less. The Ontario/Manitoba border defines where red turns to blue. Oh there are exceptions. The north wants […]

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9 h. ago Ontario considering change to length of teachers’ college, documents suggest

The Ontario government is considering shortening the length of teachers' college in order to address a worsening shortage of educators, according to documents.

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