50 m. ago Conservatives channel Viagra as record Ontario voters risk killing their mood: Election Power Meter

Easter long weekend was anything but restful for election workers as 7.3 million Canadians flocked to advance polls

Politics

1 hour ago New cruise departing from Ontario port will visit two breathtaking castles

All aboard! City Cruises Gananoque has launched a brand-new cruise experience, and this one offers views of the beautiful Boldt Castle and Singer Castle.The Ontario cruise line is the oldest in Canada, kicking off its 2025 season with a list of cruises "through the archipelago where Lake Ontario meets the St. Lawrence River, including the newly introduced Two Castle 1000 Islands Cruise departing from Ivy Lea."The City Cruises Gananoque port at Ivy Lea can be found off the 1000 Islands Parkway in the village of Ivy Lea, just under three hours by car from Toronto and 30 minutes by car from Kingston.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by City Cruises Canada (@citycruisescanada)"Taking a cruise through the 1000 Islands is a must-do experience," says Mory DiMaurizio, Chief Operating Officer of City Cruises Canada. ""By adding the Two Castle cruise to our offerings,...

Culture

1 hour ago Delta passengers forced to ‘hold the plane together’ after roof caves in

Travellers on a Delta flight from Atlanta to Chicago got more than they bargained for when the interior of the plane started to collapse. “My homie was on a Delta flight and the ceiling collapsed,” content creator Lucas Michael Payne captioned a video on TikTok which has been viewed more than 200,000 times. The clip, […]

Other

3 h. ago Judge orders Ford government to pause Toronto bike lane removals for now

A judge has ordered the Ford government to suspend any imminent bike lane removal plans until he has decided if their removal violates the Charter rights of cyclists in Toronto.

Politics

3 h. ago Woman rescued after vehicle crashes into Ontario cottage country lake

Ontario Provincial Police in Peterborough County say officers rescued a 45-year-old woman after her vehicle crashed into Rice Lake early Tuesday morning.

Events

3 h. ago LEAFS NOTES: Ottawa Senators yet to show Toronto their veteran influence

The Maple Leafs do not have a monopoly on being battle-tested in the Battle of Ontario. Ottawa has Linus Ullmark in goal, 1,300-game veteran Claude Giroux and were expected to bring in Travis Hamonic on defence and Nick Cousins, a Stanley Cup winner with Florida last season, either for Game 2 or soon after. That […]

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4 h. ago LUCK OF THE DRAW: Trio of Ontario lottery players hit the jackpot

Mississauga retiree Carlos Nicolas has varied plans for the $1 million he scored playing Lotto Max last month. The father of three matched all seven Encore numbers in exact order in the March 21 draw and says he was shocked to find out he won. “I went to the store and scanned my Lotto Max ticket […]

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4 h. ago You can pick your own tulips at this Ontario farm starting this weekend

The ultimate spring activity is almost here. All over Ontario, U-pick farms are gearing up to display their blooms so people can bring them home, pose with them for photo opportunities or simply stroll through the fields and take in the sights.The JP Niagara Tulip Experience is just an hour and a half from Toronto, and soon, over two million tulips will be ready to go."The JP Niagara Tulip Farm will take you on a journey that you won’t forget, and leave you feeling inspired by our sea of tulips. Our field is comprised of two million tulips with over 120 varieties to choose from," says The JP Tulip Experience.The first date visitors can book is this Friday, April 25, 2025. Each adult ticket costs $21.48 and comes with 10 tulips. Tickets for children under 13 cost $18.08 for 10 tulips, while children under two are free.Be sure to grab your tickets ahead of time online, as they can't be purchased at the door.If you're over 19 and want to upgrade your experi...

Culture

4 h. 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

4 h. ago Le Parti conservateur réduirait le déficit, sans atteindre l’équilibre budgétaire

La formation de Pierre Poilievre est la dernière à dévoiler son cadre financier.

Economics

5 h. ago Le Parti conservateur est le dernier à dévoiler son cadre financier

La formation de Pierre Poilievre prévoit réduire le déficit, sans atteindre l’équilibre à la fin d’un éventuel mandat.

Culture

5 h. ago Ford government boosts STEM funding at struggling Ontario post

The government said it would spend $750 million more on post-secondary programs teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Politics

5 h. ago CRA overpaid some Canadians in carbon tax payments and wants the money back. Here’s how to know if that’s you

Some taxpayers may have received an extra 20% rural supplement in error. The CRA is looking to claw that back

Economics

6 h. ago «Les enjeux sont élevés»: une élection différente pour bien des Canadiens

Beaucoup de Canadiens ont la sensation d'être à un tournant de l'histoire du pays.

Events

6 h. ago Hudson’s Bay ends some workers’ commission pay amid liquidation: Unifor

The move comes as Hudson's Bay winds down all but six of the stores it and its sister Saks companies run as its restructuring under court protection from creditors continues.

Society

6 h. ago Le Parti conservateur dévoile finalement son cadre financier

La formation de Pierre Poilievre sera ainsi le dernier des grands partis à présenter ses plans de dépenses détaillés.

Sport

7 h. ago Tesla Board Gets an Earful From State Treasurers Over Musk’s Focus

The treasurers of eight US states have written an open letter to Tesla Inc.’s board of directors questioning the direction of the company and the level of attention Elon Musk is paying to its mounting challenges.

Other

7 h. ago Police rescue 33 West Africans from scam that promised jobs in Canada

DAKAR, Senegal — Police raids have rescued 33 West Africans from a human trafficking ring in Ivory Coast that lured people into paying fees and providing coerced labour by promising them jobs in Canada, the international police agency Interpol said Tuesday. Victims paid as much as $9,000 to supposed recruiters who instead trafficked them to […]

Events

7 h. ago Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery and Wawanesa Award $150,000 to Five Youth

HAMILTON, Ontario, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Innovative climate solutions require bold ideas, and young leaders are stepping up to the challenge. Wawanesa Insurance and Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2) are thrilled to announce the latest recipients of the Wawanesa Climate Champions: Youth Innovation Grants. The $150,000 in available funding will support […]

Economics

7 h. ago Abell Pest Control Highlights Importance of Early Prevention for Carpenter Ant Infestations

Toronto, Ontario, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With warmer weather just around the corner, Abell Pest Control warns homeowners to watch for carpenter ants, whose activity spikes with warmer weather. These pests are one of the leading causes of wood damage in Canadian homes, especially in the Fraser Valley, British Columbia. Left unchecked, carpenter […]

Economics