6 h. ago Vector Institute awards up to $2.1 million in scholarships to Ontario’s top AI graduate students

120 graduate students have been awarded a $17,500 merit-based scholarship from the Vector Institute for the 2025-26 academic year Over 800 students have received scholarships since the Vector Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence (VSAI) program launched in 2018 Since 2018, Ontario organizations have hired over 2,500 Vector-affiliated students from AI Masters programs, including VSAI recipients TORONTO, […]

Economics

6 h. ago Major battery brands ordered to pay Ontario millions in new ruling

Energizer, Duracell and Panasonic have been ordered to pay a total of nearly $3 million for missing recycling targets in Ontario.As reported by The Toronto Star, the province's Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority (RPRA) has slapped fines on the leading battery manufacturers. Energizer and Duracell will each have to pay $1 million, while Panasonic must fork over $781,725.Speaking to The Star, the RPRA explained that the three companies recycled only 19 per cent of the single-use batteries they sold in Ontario in 2023 — well below the 40 per cent target. The authority added that the companies were "insufficiently responsive to our previous efforts to encourage their compliance with Ontario's recycling laws."However, the non-profit organization Call2Recycle Canada called the ruling "punitive and unwarranted" and noted that the companies are planning an appeal. They'll have two weeks to do so.Speaking to the outlet&...

Politics

46 h. ago Battery makers fined millions in Ontario for not meeting recycling targets

An Ontario recycling body has fined three major battery manufacturers millions of dollars for failing to meet battery recycling requirements in 2023.

Economics

49 h. ago HORIE: Ontario needs policy that matches its housing ambition

Ontario’s housing system is no longer just strained – it’s stalled. Uncertainty in the development process and a lack of consistency in policy are major barriers that need to be addressed to get homes built. With an ambitious target set by Ontario of building 1.5 million homes by 2031, this benchmark reflects the urgency of […]

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63 h. ago Striking $5 million Ontario mansion is a dream home if you love natural light

You'd be hard-pressed to find any potential home buyer (or window shopper, like me) who'd prefer fewer windows to more, but this Ontario home takes natural light to the next level.Located in the prestigious Mississauga enclave of Mineola, 267 Kenollie Avenue is a striking, custom-built gem on an 80 x 193 ft. lot, boasting around 7500 sq. ft. of living space and, as you may have gathered by now, a deluge of natural light from large windows around every corner.It's also located close to public and private schools, waterfront trails, Port Credit's vibrant shops and restaurants, and it is a short commute to downtown Toronto on the QEW or GO Transit. Not too shabby!The entrance of 267 Kenollie Avenue.The home's resort-inspired design is immediately evident in its variety of sleek, contemporary finishes from the moment you enter the home. Heat-engineered hardwood floors, a breathtaking floating staircase and 20 ft. ceilings are some of the first things you'll see u...

Economics

6 d. ago $5M lotto winner steps forward on eve of ticket's expiry: Officials

Provincial lottery officials say they have a tentative answer to the $5-million question that’s gripped Southwestern Ontario: Who bought the uncashed seven-figure ticket that’s set to expire this weekend? It was April 17 when the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. urged the person who bought in Woodstock the winning May 4, 2024 Lotto 6/49 ticket […]

Economics

1 week ago Central Ontario financial advisor charged in $1.8M fraud investigation

ORILLIA — Police in central Ontario have laid a dozen charges against a financial advisor who is alleged to have stolen more than $1.8 million from clients. The Ontario Provincial Police says the local advisor is charged with defrauding the public and eleven counts of uttering a forged document. They say 40-year-old Kevin Douse, of […]

Economics

1 week ago OCUFA Welcomes Investments in Research and Innovation Projects in Ontario

Toronto, ON, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) commends today’s announcement by the Ontario government of $75 million investment in 162 vital research projects across the province. This funding, allocated through the Early Researcher Awards and the Ontario Research Fund, acknowledges the pivotal role of Ontario’s publicly-funded […]

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1 week ago Gardiner Expressway traffic chaos to end over a year ahead of schedule

Ongoing lane closures on the Gardiner Expressway have caused plenty of headaches for Toronto drivers over the past several months, but a new release from the Ontario government reveals a rare bit of good news.It's been a fraught few months for frequenters of the Gardiner Expressway as the major artery undergoes a massive rehabilitation project to ensure the expressway's longevity.Since Section 2 of the Gardiner Expressway Strategic Rehabilitation Plan, intended to breathe new life into the decaying thoroughfare, kicked off in November 2023, drivers have been plagued with lane closures, reducing busy stretches to, at worst, two lanes in either direction for months on end.Despite the disruptions slowing down traffic, though, construction has only sped up, thanks to a $73 million investment from the Ontario government that has allowed for crews to work on the project 24 hours a day, seven days a week.The project had already been running impressively smoothly in N...

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1 week ago Gardiner Expressway construction ’15 months ahead of schedule’: Province

The Ontario government invested $73 million to speed up the repairs

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2 w. ago Ontario to spend $750 million on STEM programs at universities, colleges

The money will boost funding for science, technology, engineering and mathematics programs

Economics

2 w. ago $3.5 million Ontario home is like stepping inside your own version of 'Bridgerton'

If you've been hunting for a property that'll make you wake up every morning feeling like royalty, look no further than this expansive $3.5 million Ontario mansion.Backing onto the prestigious Mississauga Golf and Country Club, and just steps away from Credit Valley Golf and Country Club, breathtaking nature trails, and the Credit River, 2339 Glengarry Road is a modern-day palace that maintains an air of hominess and approachability.At an appealing price considering the whopping 7,500 square feet of living space, though, you don't have to be royalty to live there.The grand entrance.A sweeping space that's an ode to classic design and comfortable living, the home features an open-concept layout accentuated with updated Pella windows, pot lights and hardwood flooring throughout.A living space.The main floor is home to no shortage of elegant nooks and crannies to spend your time, hosting guests or simply unwinding with a good book.Elegant finishes, such as bay wind...

Economics

3 w. ago Only two weeks left for winner to claim $5M Lotto 6/49 prize

The clock is ticking — and millions of dollars are at risk of being lost. There are only two weeks left for the person who bought the winning ticket for the May 4, 2024 Lotto 6/49 draw to claim their $5-million prize. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. says the lucky ticket was sold in Woodstock, […]

Economics

3 w. ago $1.3 Ontario home is proof that a bungalow doesn't have to be boring

If you're looking for an affordable yet exceptional new home outside of the hubbub of city life, your prayers have been answered: this $1.3 million Ontario bungalow is your new best friend.Located less than an hour's drive from Toronto, just west of Brampton, 60 Garrison Square is a charming freehold bungalow townhome replete with character and comfortable finishes in the delightful Georgetown community.Resting within a sought-after and well-maintained enclave, this lovely home is the ultimate intersection of luxury, privacy and convenience, all at an appealing price point.The main living space.At around 1500 sq. ft., 60 Garrison Square is living proof that bungalows are no reason to sacrifice on space, nor style.The home boasts sky-high vaulted ceilings, a flood of natural light, California shutters throughout, and, in the living room, a cozy gas fireplace, all of which contribute at once to create the feeling of spacious openness without compromising on comfort.The kitchen.Ju...

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3 w. ago $1.3M Ontario home is proof that a bungalow doesn't have to be boring

If you're looking for an affordable yet exceptional new home outside of the hubbub of city life, your prayers have been answered: this $1.3 million Ontario bungalow is your new best friend.Located less than an hour's drive from Toronto, just west of Brampton, 60 Garrison Square is a charming freehold bungalow townhome replete with character and comfortable finishes in the delightful Georgetown community.Resting within a sought-after and well-maintained enclave, this lovely home is the ultimate intersection of luxury, privacy and convenience, all at an appealing price point.The main living space.At around 1500 sq. ft., 60 Garrison Square is living proof that bungalows are no reason to sacrifice on space, nor style.The home boasts sky-high vaulted ceilings, a flood of natural light, California shutters throughout, and, in the living room, a cozy gas fireplace, all of which contribute at once to create the feeling of spacious openness without compromising on comfort.The kitchen.Ju...

Economics

4 w. ago Legendary Toronto music venue around for 70 years is up for sale

Toronto's iconic El Mocambo music venue, a staple in the city's entertainment and live music scene for more than seven decades, is now up for sale after its owner and former Dragons' Den star, Michael Wekerle, defaulted on $55.6 million in debt through the companies he controls.Last Friday, an Ontario court intervened and appointed Ernst & Young Inc. to oversee the venue's sale. The music venue first opened its doors in 1948, and after decades of hosting legendary artists like The Rolling Stones and Blondie, Wekerle purchased the venue in 2014 for $3.8 million.The investor invested over $30 million to refurbish the space, and despite multiple setbacks, the venue reopened in 2020, only for it to be delayed once again due to the global pandemic.Wekerle was taken to court by Waygar Capital Inc., a creditor that claims Wekerle's companies have failed to repay loans, which include funds used for El Mocambo's renovations.Future of Toronto's historic El Mocambo threatened by legal...

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4 w. ago Ontario says art museum investment is commitment to Canadian patriotism, identity

The Ontario government says a planned $50 million investment in the McMichael Canadian Art Collection is an investment in patriotism and Canadian culture.

Culture

last month Enormous $5 million home in Ontario is the epitome of quiet luxury

This $5 million luxury Ontario home is the epitome of quiet sophistication, replete with elegant finishes and subtle odes to opulence.Where so many custom-built, grand homes can all too often teeter towards gaudy, 2554 Liruma Road, located in Mississauga's sought-after Sheridan Homelands, pays homage to quieter displays of grandeur.Standing at a sweeping 8,700 sq. ft. on a 21,600 sq. ft. lot, this home is a stately refuge of epic proportions.The grand foyer.Take the grand foyer, which greets you immediately upon entering the home, for instance. A Juliette balcony overlooks the first floor, while 24-foot vaulted ceilings give an immediate sense of grandeur, complemented by Marmi Fiandre marble flooring, regal wainscotting and electric heated floors throughout.The living room.The sweeping, 620 sq. ft. living room is similarly spectacular, with its 21-foot coffered ceiling and a towering cast-stone fireplace making for an eye-catching centrepiece.For more intimate get-togethe...

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