42 m. ago 10/3 podcast: How Donald Trump’s threats gave Doug Ford an edge in the Ontario election

Ontario PC leader Doug Ford appears to be on the verge of winning his third mandate, after calling a snap election late last month. The two term premier has said he looked to a refreshed mandate to address the threats posed by U.S. President Donald Trump, including steep tariffs set to take effect next week. […]

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68 m. ago Penalty upheld for Ontario minor hockey team handed 14 losses over paperwork error

The parents of a minor hockey team in Ontario attempting to overturn a severe penalty imposed on the team over a paperwork error have lost their appeal.

Sport

2 h. ago First Nations chiefs in Ontario to vote on federal child welfare reform deal

First Nations chiefs in Ontario are voting on whether to accept a child welfare reform deal with the federal government as an election approaches.

Society

3 h. ago Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford says he wants to be premier ’forever’

Ontario’s Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford says he wants to be premier “forever” as he looks to secure a third consecutive majority government in Thursday’s election. Ford says his party is the only one that can stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump and his tariff threats. Ontario’s main political party leaders are making multiple […]

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3 h. ago Ontario election: PCs maintain commanding lead, Liberals also gaining, poll says

The poll shows Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives are 20 points ahead of Bonnie Crombie's Liberals, with Marit Stiles' NDP in a distant third.

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3 h. ago Toronto art institution offering rare 'Night at the Museum' experience

Ever wonder what goes on at Toronto museums after dark? One Toronto museum is making it so that you don't have to guess anymore with a spirited after-hours event series.And no, all the exhibits don't come to life at night a la Night at the Museum. That we know of, anyway.Toronto's Museum of Contemporary art, better known by its abbreviation, MOCA, puts the old stigma of the stuffy, boring art gallery to bed once and for all with their MOCA After Hours event series.While MOCA is, decidedly, one of the more lively art museums in the city even during business hours — their upcoming exhibits include the surreal and childlike works of Venezuelan American artist Alex Da Corte and a series of aluminium foil creations by Sondra Perry — their After Hours event somehow manages to liven things up even further.The soonest installment of the series is set to take place on Saturday, March 1, and will see the museum transform into a platform for "some...

Culture

3 h. ago Why ballots should have a ‘none of the above’ option | Ontario Election Quick Takes

Watch: National Post's Chris Selley and National Post contributor Anthony Furey discuss the latest in the 2025 Ontario election

Politics

4 h. ago Ontario blogger ordered to pay $380K for defaming drag artist and LGBTQ+ group

'This was hate speech. It was malice. It was intentional,' plaintiff and drag king Felicia Crichton says of being called a 'groomer' on Facebook

Economics

4 h. ago Couple from U.S. pays for everyone in Ontario restaurant as apology for Trump

Amid an extremely tense political moment between Americans and Canadians, one U.S. couple's simple gesture of kindness is serving as a reminder that there is still a sense of camaraderie and solidarity between people across the two nations, tariff threats be damned.The guests, named Bill and Sara, were dining at the Toast restaurant in Windsor on Saturday, which lies just over the border from their home in Michigan.Given the present political climate — from Trump's plan for economically devastating tariffs on Canadian goods to him repeatedly and earnestly suggesting our country become the 51st American state — the couple thought it was fitting to extend some sort of olive branch while visiting the Ontario town.So, they decided to cover the bill of every other person eating at the busy establishment at the time. It's something restaurant owners later said was a first for them in nine years of business, and that had ev...

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4 h. ago Marit Stiles pitches NDP as only party to bring ’real change’ to Ontario

Ontario New Democratic Leader Marit Stiles says her party is the only one that would provide real change, in her final pitch to voters ahead of election day. Stiles says the Liberals are no different than the Progressive Conservatives and she’ll bring in measures to make life more affordable. Ontario’s main political party leaders are […]

Culture

4 h. ago The new Hard Rock Hotel in Ontario is officially opening this spring

Excitement is building as the Hard Rock Hotel London in Ontario nears its grand opening, and here's everything you need to know about its launch.Set within the historic 100 Kellogg Lane complex, the newly constructed hotel is part of Canada's largest indoor entertainment venue, which also houses The Factory. Located just minutes away from the Western Fair District, the hotel is nestled in Canada's only UNESCO City of Music.The hotel will feature 164 guest rooms and specialty suites. According to its website, classic rooms (two queens) start at $395 per night, while classic king rooms will run you approximately $423 a night.Superior rooms are a bit more pricey, and start between $441 to $468 depending on if you select a king bed or two queens.If you're really trying to splurge, there’s a variety of suites to choose from, including the Gold King Suite with terrace which starts at $540, the Diamond Suite King (starting at $711) and the Rock Royalty Suite King ($1350/night).F...

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5 h. ago Rhiannon Giddens calls off Kennedy Center show, citing Trump takeover

NEW YORK — Award-winning singer-musician Rhiannon Giddens has become the latest artist to call off an appearance at the Kennedy Center, which has been in upheaval since President Donald Trump forced out the center’s leadership and was elected chair of the board of trustees. Trump’s takeover of the center is part of his broad campaign […]

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8 h. ago Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Wednesday, Feb. 26

Here’s where the leaders of Ontario’s main political parties are on Wednesday, Feb. 26.

Politics

8 h. ago ‘This was hate speech’: Ontario drag performers win defamation case against blogger

A Thunder Bay drag performer who successfully sued a Facebook blogger for defamation over baseless accusations of pedophilia says she hopes the case serves as a cautionary tale.

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8 h. ago Edgewater Wireless CEO to Speak at CableLabs Winter Conference 2025 on the Future of Intelligent Wi

Artificially Intelligent Wi-Fi Spectrum Engineering for the Carrier and Enterprise Edge OTTAWA, Ontario & ORLANDO, Fla. — Edgewater Wireless Systems Inc. (TSXV: YFI) (OTC: KPIFF), the industry leader in Wi-Fi Spectrum Slicing technology for residential and enterprise markets and recognized thought leader in Wi-Fi innovation, is proud to announce that its CEO, Andrew Skafel, will […]

Culture

8 h. ago A boring Ontario election night? Maybe not in London's 3 urban ridings

There may be little doubt who will form Ontario's next government, but there could be plenty of tension in London's three urban ridings.

Politics

9 h. ago John A. Macdonald is still in a box at Queen’s Park. One leader says that has to change

Through Ontario's tariff-focused snap election campaign, Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie has demanded a statue of Sir John A. MacDonald be put back on display.

Politics

9 h. ago Doug Ford’s Ontario PCs maintain consistent lead into election day

The Postmedia-Leger poll found 47% intend to vote PC on Thursday, compared to 28% who plan to vote Liberal, 17% for the NDP and 6% for the Greens

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9 h. ago Ontario city kisses Elon Musk’s X goodbye, cites concern about site’s ‘viability’

On Monday, the City of Cambridge in Ontario announced it would no longer be posting to the social media channel, X, formerly known as Twitter.

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12 h. ago West Red Lake Gold Intersects 114.26 g/t Au over 10.6m, 77.90 g/t Au over 3m and 24.48 g/t Au over 8.5m at South Austin – Madsen Mine

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. (“West Red Lake Gold” or “WRLG” or the “Company”) (TSXV: WRLG) (OTCQB: WRLGF) is pleased to report drill results from its 100% owned Madsen Mine located in the Red Lake Gold District of Northwestern Ontario, Canada. The drill results featured […]

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