1 hour ago Key factor in Edmonton Oilers dynasty posthumously awarded top scout honour

Like all Canadian kids, Barry Fraser wanted to make it to the NHL but he broke his leg in junior in Cochrane, a dot on the map in northeastern Ontario—his dream of making it as a player shattered, like his body part. He took a desk job with Ontario Hydro, 9-to-5, Monday to Friday. Boring […]

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3 h. ago Heat warning issued for southern Ontario, expected to last into Thursday

The alert issued Friday morning says daytime highs for areas between Windsor and Cornwall are expected to range from 29 C to 32 C.

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4 h. ago Rare $1.5 million lakefront Ontario cottage has luxury shipping container bedrooms

Forget Ivy League — here's Ivy Lane!Cottage dreams await you 45 Ivy Lane in Orillia, a beautiful five-bedroom, five-bath, cottage home with lakefront views and some major perks.Nestled on the spectacular Grape Island with a rare 233-foot Lake Simcoe waterfront on a 1.2-acre double lot, this is one big, beautiful compound that blends cottage charm with modern design.Check out that 50-foot dock with panoramic views of Lake Simcoe.Secluded with serene vibes and spa-like amenities, 45 Ivy Lane boasts an inviting walkway up from the dock and into the home with lush greenery all around.The compound encompasses three luxury shipping containers that have been modernized, plus an updated boathouse that poses as a king bedroom.White wall panelling gives this boathouse a classic maritime vibe, without being cheesy. The boathouse's bathroom features a cedar soaker tub — perfect to soothe away the day's aches and pains — and granite finishes.Moving on t...

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4 h. ago Ontario environment minister apologizes for ‘confusion’ over clean water bill letter

But many First Nations are not accepting what they call a meaningless apology and still want Todd McCarthy fired.

Politics

8 h. ago CCC signs MoU to bring Canadian space tech and expertise to Cyprus

OTTAWA, Ontario, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CCC is very pleased to announce it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence (“ECoE”), a leading Cypriot space innovation and research organization affiliated with the Cyprus University of Technology. This MoU marks a strategic bilateral partnership that will promote collaboration between Canada […]

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10 h. ago Months after election win, Doug Ford’s mandate letters still not finished

Ford, who called a snap election in January and asked voters for a new mandate to deal with U.S. President Donald Trump, was re-elected on a promise to 'protect Ontario.'

Politics

10 h. ago Police accused of ‘stonewalling’ family of man who died after making 911 call

The family of an Ontario man who contacted 911 for help but was unable to speak are demanding answers as to why emergency services were not sent to his address the night he died.

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20 h. ago WARMINGTON: Ontario court gambles with public safety, grants serial drunk driver bail

As a 21-year-old man fights for his life, the accused is out on bail under a court order not to drive – again

Transport

21 h. ago London police not at fault for man's injury in custody, says watchdog

Ontario’s police watchdog has ended its investigation into a serious injury suffered by a 30-year-old man while in a London police cell in June

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21 h. ago Man responsible for his facial injury in London police cell: SIU

Ontario’s police watchdog has ended its investigation into a serious injury suffered by a 30-year-old man while in a London police cell in June

Events

21 h. ago Members of CUPE 5102 Hold Ice Cream Social to Celebrate the Workers at Red Oak Retirement Community in Kanata

OTTAWA, Ontario — The members of CUPE local 5102 are proud to invite the wider community to join them in celebrating the hard work their members provide to the residents of Red Oak retirement community in Kanata. The members will be hosting a community ice cream social at 3501 Campeau Dr. from 1PM to 5PM. […]

Society

23 h. ago Vancouver Pride Parade returning to Davie Village with new, shorter route

The Pride Society said Thursday that financial pressures have led to a shorter route this year, about half the length of parades in previous years.

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25 h. ago CUPE 5525 Members Receive Support From the Ontario Nurses Association as Strike Drags on at Villa Colombo

TORONTO — Striking workers from the Villa Colombo Supportive Housing Unit are thankful that their struggle isn’t going unnoticed by the wider labour movement. These personal care workers are members of CUPE 5525 and have been on the picket line since May 28th outside the care residences, operated by Villa Colombo Home for the Aged […]

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25 h. ago Teachers, opposition blast Ford government school board takeover as ‘power grab’

On Thursday, Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles was joined by teaching unions and a Toronto District School Board trustee to oppose recent major moves by the education minister.

Politics

26 h. ago Ontario's new Hard Rock Hotel just opened and here's what's inside

Ottawa has just hit a high note with the grand opening of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, the first fully integrated Hard Rock resort in Canada.Opening its doors on July 3, 2025, this $350 million venue transformed the historic Rideau Carleton Raceway into a 150,000 sq. ft. entertainment titan that merges gaming, dining, accommodations and live performances under one roof.The mammoth space offers 150 guest rooms, including 22 luxury suites in the hotel, while the gaming portion of the property has more than 1,000 slot machines and 40 live-action table games, plus high-limit areas, electronic table options and a dedicated Baccarat room.Of course, the Hard Rock experience would be incomplete without the food! Food lovers can choose between fine dining at Council Oak Steaks & Seafood restaurant, classic American fare at the Hard Rock Café, or one of the diverse quick-service outlets in the Marketplace, which has Italian and Shaw...

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26 h. ago Ontario's fall forecast for 2025 has arrived and here's what you can expect

We still have a long way to go before Sept. 22, which marks the official start of fall, but if you're already dreaming of pumpkin spice and cooler days, the Farmers' Almanac Extended Fall Forecast for 2025 has dropped, and Ontario's upcoming season is shaping up to be anything but predictable. So far, Ontario's weather this summer has been a rollercoaster to say the least, with a mix of unseasonably chilly stretches followed by waves of scorching heat, which might have you wondering what fall might bring. According to the long-range forecast, Ontario is expected to start the season on a cool and dry note, but don't get too comfortable. By October, conditions will slowly grow more unsettled and colder, which will set the stage for a stormier and rough second half of the season.  Farmers' Almanac Extended Fall Forecast for 2025 in Canada.Rain will, unfortunately, become a recurring theme, with heavy showers and even thunderstorms expected across Ontario and Qu...

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26 h. ago Injured Ontario girl, 8, wasn’t attacked by animal; police charge 17

'This has definitely been a tough one for our officers ... Sometime people forget many police officers are also parents,' OPP spokesman said

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26 h. ago Police shaken by teen’s alleged violent sex attack on Ontario girl, 8

'This has definitely been a tough one for our officers ... Sometime people forget many police officers are also parents,' OPP spokesman said

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27 h. ago Cottage owners stuck in paradise as market slams to a standstill

Prices are dropping as some Ontario owners take hefty losses to sell

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27 h. ago A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak has killed someone in Ontario. Here’s what you need to know

Most people who catch Legionnaires' disease breathe in the bacteria from water, and it is more common in warmer weather

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