19 m. ago Wildfires raging in northwestern Ontario trigger evacuation alerts

Fast-moving wildfires in northwestern Ontario are triggering evacuation alerts as the region endures another day of sweltering heat. Officials say an out-of-control fire burning near the border with Manitoba has more than doubled in size since Tuesday to around 23,000 hectares. Provincial police say they are assisting with the evacuation of a First Nation located […]

Events

20 m. ago LEAFS NOTES: It is time for Toronto’s playoff additions to shine

When the Maple Leafs acquired three Florida Panthers hours after their 2024 Stanley Cup parade, augmented the trio with Chris Tanev and Max Pacioretty, then added Scott Laughton and Brandon Carlo at the trade deadline, it was with this week’s playoff scenario in mind. These aren’t newbies to the grind of playoffs — which aren’t […]

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30 m. ago Ford Canada facing national class action over claims batteries are defective

Ford vehicle owners in Canada could potentially be compensated from a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging performance issues due to a defective battery.On May 6, Charney Lawyers filed the class-action lawsuit against Ford Motor Company and Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd. at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. The lawsuit seeks damages for all eligible Canadian residents who owned or leased specific models of Ford PHEVs (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) or plug-in electric vehicles.The lawsuit has yet to be certified and comes just over a month after Charney Lawyers commenced a national class action in B.C. against Ford, alleging that certain Ford vehicles equipped with a 10R80 10-speed Transmission have been "linked to significant operational issues."The latest allegationsA Toronto-based plaintiff initiated the latest lawsuit after she and her husband purchased a used 2021 Ford Escape in April 2024 for $35,000 to save on gasoline and car repairs.However, a nationw...

Society

54 m. ago 3 Ukrainians arrested in Europe over alleged Russian bomb plot

The men are suspected of acting as secret agents for the purpose of sabotage, as well as agreeing to commit arson and bring about an explosion, federal prosecutors said.

Economics

77 m. ago U.S. judge charged, accused of helping immigrant evade ICE agents

Hannah Dugan’s arrest and indictment comes amid rising tensions about the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policy and deportations.

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78 m. ago Salma Hayek almost ‘backed out’ of sexy Sports Illustrated Swimsuit shoot

'If somebody had told me I was gonna be in it at 58, I would have sent them to the madhouse'

Sport

79 m. ago $5M lottery mystery ends as winner steps forward before expiry date

A Beachville woman nearly missed her chance at being a millionaire, until she heard the news that a winning lottery ticket was about to expire. On April 17, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation announced that a $5-million Lotto 6/49 ticket purchased in Woodstock was set to expire. Connie Christie was running errands that day […]

Economics

1 hour ago Owner sentenced to house arrest after Ontario child mauled by 3 dogs

Police say an Ontario man has been sentenced to house arrest among other conditions after a nine-year-old girl was mauled by three dogs at a Newmarket home.

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1 hour ago Toronto woman says she was denied entry to U.S. for not having a visa

A Canadian woman says she missed an awards ceremony for her dad in Brazil after being denied entry to the United States because she apparently needed a U.S. visa.Ontario resident Nur detailed her stressful experience dealing with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and United Airlines on TikTok."I'm a Canadian citizen and I was stopped from entering the U.S., even though there are no requirements for a visa," she explained in the two-part video.Nur, who holds Canadian and Brazilian passports, had booked a flight with United Airlines for Monday, May 5, from Toronto to Brazil, with a layover in Washington, D.C.Prior to this instance, she had always had a smooth experience travelling between Canada and the U.S.According to federal government guidelines, most Canadian citizens don't require a visitor, business, transit or other kind of visa to enter the U.S. from Canada.There are some situations when a Canadian may need a visa to enter the U.S., whi...

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1 hour ago Ontario and Manitoba sign deal to boost interprovincial trade, including alcohol

Ontario recently signed similar deals with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick

Economics

2 h. ago Nova Scotia RCMP issue alert over ‘dangerous man’ search in Lunenburg County

Residents in the Lower Northfield area are asked to seek "immediate shelter" and lock doors and windows, as RCMP search for a "dangerous man who may be armed."

Events

2 h. ago Ontario signs agreement with Manitoba to eliminate trade barriers

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew sat together in Toronto to sign an agreement between the two provinces to remove regulatory and trade differences.

Economics

2 h. ago ‘Property can be replaced, lives can’t’: Officials urge safety amid Manitoba wildfires

With two dozen wildfires burning throughout Manitoba, municipal officials in one heavily impacted community say the situation continues to change rapidly — sometimes by the hour.

Events

2 h. ago ‘Inappropriate’ Olympian Luana Alonso teases return to swimming

Paraguayan swimmer made tabloid headlines for her Olympic Village antics during the 2024 Paris Games

Culture

3 h. ago Ryan Recognized as One of the Best Workplaces™ for Mental Wellness in Canada for the Fifth Time

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Ryan, a leading global tax services and software provider, has been named to the 2025 Best Workplaces™ for Mental Wellness in Canada list, marking the fifth time the Firm has received this recognition. “We are incredibly honored to receive this award, as it reaffirms Ryan’s commitment to fostering a workplace where mental […]

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4 h. ago Andersen Global Deepens Canadian Ties with Stratos Solutions Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO — Andersen Global expands its Canadian platform through a Collaboration Agreement with Stratos Solutions Inc., a leading tax firm based in Ontario, Canada specializing in indirect tax, reverse audits, and overpayment recovery for complex organizations. Founded in 2004 by former Arthur Andersen professionals, Stratos Solutions Inc. is led by Managing Partner Alnasir Gangji […]

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4 h. ago Evacuations as dry, hot weather stokes Manitoba’s early wildfire season

Some activities were also closed in Whiteshell Provincial Park due to an out-of-control 80-square-kilometre fire just across the border in Ontario

Events

6 h. ago GOLDBERG: Champagne fails up as Canada’s new finance minister

On the same day Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed that François-Philippe Champagne was his permanent choice for finance minister, news broke showing precisely why he’s the wrong man for the job. Champagne was the man who captained former prime minister Justin Trudeau’s electric vehicle (EV) crusade. He teamed up with the government of Ontario to […]

Politics

7 h. ago Calian Acquires Advanced Medical Solutions to Expand and Improve Healthcare in Canada’s North

The strategic acquisition will strengthen access to care, enhance outcomes and support local healthcare teams OTTAWA, Ontario, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calian Group Ltd. (TSX: CGY), a trusted provider of mission-critical solutions for defence, space and healthcare announced today it has acquired Advanced Medical Solutions (AMS), a leading provider of remote and emergency […]

Science

7 h. ago Kolibri Global Energy Inc. Announces 72% Increase in First Quarter 2025 Net Income

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — All amounts are in U.S. Dollars unless otherwise indicated: FIRST QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS Average production for the first quarter of 2025 was 4,077 BOEPD, an increase of 23% compared to first quarter of 2024 average production of 3,305 BOEPD. The production increase is due to the additional production from the wells that […]

Culture