50 m. ago Apartments, townhomes, park eyed for old school grounds in east London

The site of a closed elementary school on Hamilton Road could be home to a new park, townhomes and apartment buildings.

Society

56 m. ago Doug Ford on Netflix documentary about brother: ‘Poor Rob’s been dead for 9 years . Leave the guy alone’

The premier said that he would not be watching the documentary, entitled Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem

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66 m. ago Canada could be getting 'nutrition facts' labels for telecom plans

"Nutrition labels have been around for decades, are familiar to most, if not all, Canadians, and have consistently helped people make clearer, faster and more informed decisions about complex products," reads the opening statement from University of Ottawa professor Marina Pavlovic."They distill dense scientific data, such as sodium content and serving size, into an easy‑to‑read format that supports everyday decision‑making."While her stance may be clear, there were four days of hearings during which major telecoms, minor players, advocacy groups and concerned citizens presented their cases to the CRTC regarding the potential for new nutrition labels for Canadian home internet. The U.S. did something similar in the spring of 2024. However, since it's only been out for a little while, adoption numbers should be taken with a grain of salt.The goal of these labels is to make it easier for everyday Canadians to compare internet plans with one easy-...

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71 m. ago DND and IRCC slammed by information watchdog over slow progress on access to information

A new report shows the information commissioner received hundreds of complaints about Department of National Defence and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada last year.

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1 hour ago Media Advisory: Astro Yogurt Brand Unveils “So Canadian” Flyover Welcome Message for Toronto Pearson International Airport Arriving Passengers, Ahead of Canada Day

TORONTO, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On Monday, June 23, 2025, media are invited to attend a special event at Lactalis Canada’s yogurt processing facility in Etobicoke, Ontario as part of its iconic Astro yogurt brand’s bold new “So Canadian” campaign in the lead up to Canada Day. WHAT:   The unveiling of a […]

Society

2 h. ago ‘Grisly’ May retail sales drop of 1.1% could point to Bank of Canada restarting rate cuts

Here's what economists think the numbers mean for the economy

Culture

2 h. ago U.K. pulls embassy staff from Iran as countries work to evacuate citizens

Global Affairs Canada said Thursday evening that almost 5,000 people in Iran are registered with the government, a number that has gone up by about 1,500 since Monday.

Events

2 h. ago Major brand of contact lenses sold across Canada were just recalled

If you wear contacts, you may want to take a closer look, as Health Canada has issued a nationwide recall of a popular contact lens brand.On June 20, the health department issued a recall of the Acuvue® Oasys Max 1-day Multifocal contact lenses. U.S.-based Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. announced a voluntary recall after it found a high density of microbubbles (microscopic voids within the contact lens) in affected lots."Microbubbles will not cause medical harm but may be associated with visual disturbances, particularly in low-light conditions," reads the statement.The recall has been categorized as a type II recall. According to Health Canada, a type II recall is assigned to a situation where "the use of, or exposure to, a recalled product may cause temporary adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote."AcuvueThe announcement didn't specify how many of the affected lots were sold in Can...

Politics

3 h. ago Canada Day tourism season looks strong as bookings climb in Ottawa

Civic pride and a drop in U.S. travel are driving more Canadians to celebrate July 1 in the capital, tourism officials say.

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3 h. ago Live updates: Search continues for victims of Bow Glacier Falls rockslide

A search is ongoing today for victims of the rockslide in Banff National Park that killed one person and injured several others. The RCMP and Parks Canada said early today that their search continued throughout the night at Bow Glacier Falls in Banff National Park. “Parks Canada visitor safety teams will continue working today with […]

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3 h. ago Live updates: Second death confirmed in Bow Glacier Falls rockslide as search resumes

A second death has been confirmed as a result of Thursday’s rockslide in Banff National Park, as a search for other victims continues. The RCMP and Parks Canada said in a 10:15 a.m. update that their search continued throughout the night and into the morning at Bow Glacier Falls in Banff National Park. A second […]

Economics

3 h. ago EV interest is stalling over cost concerns. Could a consumer rebate help?

New rebate options could be on the horizon as demand for electric vehicles in Canada continues to decline and pressure is building on the federal government.

Economics

4 h. ago Alberta rock slide: Search for hikers to resume after deadly Banff National Park incident

Officials have said anyone who has not been able to account for loved ones believed to be in the area of the slide should contact Parks Canada.

Society

4 h. ago Brampton mayor ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Bishnoi gang terrorist designation

Patrick Brown says he's "cautiously optimistic" about the chances of India's Bishnoi gang being designated as a terrorist group after meeting with Canada's public safety minister.

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4 h. ago What's happening behind the scenes at the Ontario Line's Queen Station

It seems Metrolinx has learned from the 13.5-year-long construction fiasco of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, as its latest mega project, the Ontario Line subway, is shaping up rapidly.While residents patiently wait for the former line to finally launch this fall — five years later than initially planned after numerous setbacks and cost overruns — key intersections across the city are being transformed for new stations on the latter route, and looking different every day.Gigantic caverns are being excavated below King-Bathurst and Queen-Spadina in preparation for the tunnel boring machines that will carve out the underground parts of the 15.6-kilometre-long line, which will stretch across 15 stops total, including downtown hubs at the aforementioned intersections and the nearby corner of Queen and Yonge streets.Queen-Yonge station will be one of the more complicated builds, as it already ser...

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5 h. ago GOBIN: Premier Ford is right: Canada should have the ‘Castle Law,’ and it did until recently

On June 12, five individuals are alleged to have attempted to steal a Lamborghini in the early hours of the morning in Vaughan and attempted to break into a person’s dwelling while wearing disguises. A resident of the home is alleged to have discharged a firearm during the incident. Now, that resident is charged with […]

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5 h. ago CRTC says its wholesale internet rules balance need for competition and investment

Canada’s telecommunications regulator has once again determined the country’s largest internet companies should be able to provide service to customers using fibre networks built by their rivals — as long as they are doing so outside their core regions. It marks the CRTC’s final decision on the contentious matter _ which has pitted Telus Corp. […]

Economics

6 h. ago La ministre Anita Anand promet de l’action sur le front des affaires étrangères

Plusieurs défis attendent la ministre et le Canada au cœur d’un monde en pleine turbulence. Entrevue.

Politics

6 h. ago Alcon Introduces Clareon PanOptix Pro in Canada, Delivering the Lowest Light Scatter of any Trifocal IOL

Clareon PanOptix Pro has half the light scatter of Clareon PanOptix1-3,*,** PanOptix Pro provides an unprecedented 94% light utilization, compared to a theoretical maximum utilization of 96% for diffractive optics1-4,*,**,† Clareon PanOptix Pro provides more uninterrupted light distribution across the full visual range, and is designed for better image contrast1,††,‡ TORONTO — Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), […]

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6 h. ago Meet the financial pros offering advice that speaks to Black Canadians

Figuring out your personal finances can be a challenge — especially when you’re getting advice that doesn’t reflect your personal experience. For many Canadians, especially in Toronto, getting the help you need when you belong to a diverse community isn't always straightforward.The solution? Finding someone that shares your lived experience, so you can get the trusted support you need.That’s why across Canada, TD Regional Managers are working to make sure more people can speak to someone who really gets them — not just financially, but culturally too — to give you confidence through connection.For Black Canadians, the TD Black Customer Experience Team does just that.Get the advice you deserveLaunched in 2021 as part of TD’s Black Customer Experience Strategy, the Black Customer Experience Team offers a unique perspective and expertise that combines TD’s trusted advice from a source that feels authentic.The team was establ...

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