9 d. ago Frank Stronach committed to stand trial after preliminary inquiry into two charges

An Ontario court has committed billionaire businessman Frank Stronach to stand trial on two charges related to two complainants as part of his Toronto sexual assault case. Ontario Court Justice Jacqueline Freeman made the ruling at the end of a preliminary inquiry that dealt exclusively with those two charges, which court has heard were the […]

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1 week ago Tariff Fight Prompts Ontario to Tear Down Provincial Trade Barriers

Ontario will make trading with other Canadian provinces easier, hoping to mitigate damage from the country’s ongoing trade war with the US.

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1 week ago ‘Extremely vulnerable’: Toronto businesses brace for high costs amid tariffs

Toronto braces for U.S. tariffs as 75 per cent of local businesses expect rising costs. The city is pushing out an economic action plan to protect jobs and boost resilience.

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2 w. ago Here's the story behind the giant tower above an Ontario kitchen business

A somewhat out-of-place tower rises high above a kitchen and bath showroom in Mississauga, but this landmark has a fascinating past that long predates the current business on site.Anyone who has ever ventured through the Queensway and Dixie area at the eastern edge of Mississauga has likely seen the tall tower rising high above the AyA Kitchens and Baths showroom at 1551 Caterpillar Road.But why does a home renovation business need a huge tower? The 18-storey structure — far taller than anything else in the neighbourhood — topped with the illuminated AyA Sign, may look like a giant advertisement today, but it is actually a relic from long before the current business moved in.This large structure is a former elevator test tower originally constructed for the now-defunct Dover Corporation, an elevator manufacturer that operated from 1955, becoming one of the top global elevator companies until it was bought out in 1999.Dover was based in Toronto for much of the 20th c...

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2 w. ago Active Business Services Begins Research Collaboration with the University of New Brunswick to Advance Green Button Data Accuracy and Transparency

BURLINGTON, Ontario — Active Business Services (“Active”), a leading provider of energy management solutions, today announced a research collaboration with the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Faculty of Computer Science, specifically the SE + AI Research Lab, led by Dr Francis Palma. This joint initiative aims to advance Green Button energy data research by independently […]

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2 w. ago ISC’s Services Segment Continues as a Trusted Service Provider for the Ontario Business Registry

ISC’s Services segment continues to be a trusted service provider for the Ontario Business Registry. Backed by more than 20 years of experience, ISC delivers secure, efficient, and innovative regulatory solutions in Ontario through the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, ESC. The contract includes a two-year term with three one-year extension options. REGINA, Saskatchewan, April 08, […]

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2 w. ago Ontario defers tax collection for businesses amid Trump tariff fallout

With the ongoing economic uncertainty created by Donald Trump’s tariffs, the Ontario government says it is deferring a number of taxes for businesses.

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2 w. ago Ontario offers $11 billion in relief to businesses stung by U.S. tariffs

TORONTO — The Ontario government says it will provide about $11 billion in relief and support for businesses stung by U.S. tariffs. Premier Doug Ford says the measures will help workers and businesses deal with U.S. President Donald Trump’s “attacks on Ontario’s economy.” The government says it will defer select provincially administered taxes for six […]

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2 w. ago Outages after Ontario ice storm drop below 70,000 as restoration continues

More than one million Ontario homes and businesses experienced outages since last weekend's ice storm and subsequent days of high winds and heavy rain.

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3 w. ago Ontario Premier Doug Ford to visit areas without electricity since ice storm

Premier Doug Ford said Thursday that he plans to visit some areas affected by prolonged power outages since a powerful ice storm hit central and northern Ontario over the weekend. More than 190,000 homes and businesses were still in the dark midday Thursday, a Hydro One outage map showed, after the storm caused severe damage […]

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3 w. ago dynaCERT Applauds the Expansion of the Ontario Hydrogen Innovation Fund

TORONTO — dynaCERT Inc. (TSX: DYA) (OTC: DYFSF) (FRA: DMJ) (“dynaCERT” or the “Company”) applauds the recently announced changes of March 31, 2025, proposed for the Ontario Government Hydrogen Innovation Fund (the “HIF”) regarding the launch of a new and increased budget of $30 million with eligibility broadened to include broader sector applications. Foreseeable Future […]

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3 w. ago More than 390,000 homes and businesses still without power in Ontario

The cities of Orillia and Peterborough, and the cottage country district of Muskoka, all declared states of emergency

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last month Premier Susan Holt says U.S. auto tariffs will affect New Brunswick businesses

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt says the new 25 per cent U.S. tariff hitting Ontario’s auto industry will have a spillover effect for businesses in the province. During her weekly update on tariffs today, Holt quoted New Brunswick-based research consultant David Campbell who has said that “when Ontario sneezes, New Brunswick catches a […]

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last month Ontario business tycoon worth almost $29B is one of world's 100 richest people

A Toronto investment firm tycoon who owns a local spa and restaurant has reclaimed the honour of being ranked among one of the top 100 wealthiest people in the world.Sherry Brydson has been moving up and down the rankings in the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, and recently leapt from just outside the list's top 100 rankings, moving from 101st place up to 98th.Currently the second-wealthiest Canadian overall and richest Canadian woman as of March 2025, according to Bloomberg, Brydson has climbed from the 107th position in 2024, amassing a wealth of $20.2 billion USD/$28.875 billion CAD.That's enough money to buy a nuclear-powered Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier and still have around $7 billion USD left over as spending money.Brydson has accumulated this fortune thanks to her position as the largest shareholder in investment firm Woodbridge, controlling a 23 per cent stake in the major firm run by Canada's wealthiest family — the Thomsons.Brydson, who is the granddaughter of...

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