5 h. ago Ontario city skyline to undergo drastic change after ‘iconic’ landmark toppled

The skyline of Sudbury is undergoing a drastic change as plans are underway by current owner Vale Base Metals to tear down the Inco Superstack.

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10 h. ago This log castle in the Ontario wilderness was built by a hermit with a dream

Deep on the shores of White Otter Lake, just outside of Atikokan, Ont., sits a three-story castle made entirely of red pine logs. And the legend of its builder is one of determination and resilience. White Otter Castle, built by James Alexander "Jimmy" McOuat by hand, isn't the traditional stone castle of yesteryear. He single-handedly felled the trees himself and cut the logs (some weighing up to 1,600 lbs), raising them onto platforms to secure them in place. It includes a four-storey tower as well as a two-storey kitchen. The 26 windows on the castle were transported from Ignace, Ont. by canoe over 15 portages, roughly 32 km in distance.McOuat, a woodsman by trade and hermit by night, completed the structure at 60 years old in 1915 — but tragically drowned in a nearby lake just three years later. After his death, he was buried by his castle, amongst the wilderness he once cherished. McOuat supposedly built the castle as his dream ...

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23 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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43 h. ago Police in Ontario city say Pride flag stolen from home multiple times

Police are looking for a person or people reasonable for tearing down a Pride flag outside Windsor, Ont., home on multiple occasions and breaking its flagpole.

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44 h. ago Some Ontario residents will be getting even bigger government payouts in July

Rates for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) will jump in July, putting a bit more money in the pockets of eligible low-income, working-age provincial residents living with a disability.The provincial government's ODSP benefits pay out up to $1,368 per month for basic needs, such as food, shelter, prescription drugs, and vision care per single person as of June 2025, a number that will increase by 2.8 per cent on July 1.Starting in July, ODSP recipients will be paid out as much as $1,408 monthly — though some recipients may receive more to accommodate the needs of immediate family, transportation to medical appointments, and other factors.So, essentially, recipients will — even in the best-case scenario — receive an additional $40, a sum unlikely to make a significant impact for anyone struggling amid a cost-of-living crisis in Ontario.A release from the province touts the bump in payouts as "the fourth rate increase since we tied ODSP rates to ...

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46 h. ago Ontario city’s lone public beach shuttered as summer arrives: ‘Safety must always be the priority’

With temperatures expected to be in the 30s this weekend, Windsor’s only public beach will remain off limits for those looking to cool off with a dip.

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3 d. ago Ontario city shutters dog park over concerns for potentially lethal soil contaminants

A dog park in the east end of Hamilton was closed by the city after a survey of the soil showed it may contain contaminants that are harmful to dogs.

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4 d. ago No impact to Toronto’s green standard under new Ontario law, city staff say

A newly released report from city staff says Toronto still has the authority to mandate new buildings meet certain climate and sustainability targets, despite concerns those powers could be undercut by a recent Ontario law. The report set to go before the city’s executive committee today says there’s “no impact” to the city’s ability to […]

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4 d. ago No impact to Toronto’s green standard under new Ontario law, city staff says

A newly released report from city staff says Toronto still has the authority to mandate new buildings meet certain climate and sustainability targets.

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7 d. ago Ontario resident opens up about getting to be a Jeopardy! Masters finalist

Juveria Zaheer has always loved to learn, so naturally, her go-to show to watch with her dad when she was little was Jeopardy!"He would try to teach me, like world flags and capitals, and he said, 'Maybe you can go on the show some day,'" she told us on Thursday.The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) clinician who hails from Whitby, Ontario, would go on to do just that.Last week, she ended her first Jeopardy! Masters run representing Canada as one of the top three finalists, following closely behind the winner, Yogesh Raut, with a final prize of $250,000."Over the last couple of years, one small step at a time, one tournament at a time, to be able to qualify and then to play was such an honour," she said.Taking the plunge and entering the Jeopardy! poolIt has certainly been a long time coming for Zaheer.While she enjoyed watching the trivia game show, the psychiatrist wasn't the first in the family to apply for...

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7 d. ago Woman, 71, seriously hurt in crash between police cruiser, bus: Watchdog

A 71-year-old woman was the person seriously injured in a crash between a London police cruiser and city bus that sent her and two other passengers to hospital, Ontario’s police watchdog says.

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7 d. ago An Ontario city just halted its automated speed camera program

The City of Vaughan has paused its automated speed enforcement cameras program after issuing 32,000 speeding tickets in three weeks.Mayor Steven Del Duca paused the issuance of new fines associated with the Automated Speed Enforcement program while the city reviews the program throughout the summer to enhance the implementation.Staff will come back to report to the Council at a Committee of the Whole meeting in September with consideration given to improved signage, the implementation of pavement markings, and options related to warning notices.The issuance of new penalty orders/tickets was paused effective June 4 at 5p.m. ET, but if you were issued the ticket before this, you'll still need to pay the penalty or request a screening to appeal the penalty order.The city says it will provide notice prior to reintroducing fines for speeding infractions.The Automated Speed Enforcement program is a way for the city to ensure road safety. The program is a key initiative under the ...

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8 d. ago Ontario city pauses speed cameras after 32K tickets handed out in 3 weeks

After more than 32,000 speeding tickets were handed out in just three weeks by automatic speed cameras in community safety zones, Vaughan council decided to pause the program.

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1 week ago Ontario leads Canada for rising rates of people not paying credit card bills

Canadians have been feeling the economic noose tightening around their necks for a few years now, with the cost of living — especially in cities like Toronto and Vancouver — skyrocketing above even our usually-exorbitant levels over the course of COVID and remaining ridiculously high ever since.Those living in the GTA are, in many respects, faring the worst, forced to spend more of their earnings on housing than people in nearly any other metropolis in not just Canada, but the world, according to a new report from the esteemed Oxford Economics.It naturally follows, then, that the city and province of Ontario as a whole have been seeing a startling uptick in people failing to pay off their mortgages and other bills.While the Toronto area now boasts the fastest-rising rate of 90-day mortgage delinquencies in Canada, new data shows that Ontario is experiencing the largest surge in residents defaulting on their cred...

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1 week ago iGUIDE Virtual Walkthrough Is Now Available in Verisk’s Xactimate Solution

New collaboration helps insurance, restoration, and claims professionals save time and increase efficiency by automatically accessing iGUIDE’s Virtual Walkthrough directly within Xactimate WATERLOO, Ontario & JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Planitar Inc., makers of iGUIDE, a leading proprietary camera and software platform for capturing and delivering immersive virtual walkthroughs, precise floor plans, and accurate property data, […]

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1 week ago ‘A dangerous situation’: Ontario mayor outlines city effort to curb panhandling

It is not uncommon to roll up to an Ontario intersection these days and see someone asking for money or food. One city has posted signs in an effort to put an end to panhandling.

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1 week ago Ontario insect known for extremely painful bite is most active this time of year

Ontario is full of weird bugs and creatures, and thanks to the time of year, these suckers are now ready to come out in full bloom.Just one of many local insects to watch out for, keep your eyes peeled for Zelus Iuridus, also known as the Pale Green Assassin Bug, which is native to Canada and the United States.Despite its name, these bugs are actually good for the garden, preying on insect eggs like aphids and larvae. They can be found in crop fields, wooded forests, backyards and even inside wildflowers — especially goldenrod — or dotted across roads, fences and trails.Though a bite from one of these little guys isn't considered threatening, it'll definitely be painful. Sources claim bites can swell and itch for days after the first chomp, similar to that of a bee sting.According to experts, these bad boys often wait on leaves to ambush unsuspecting prey, using a sticky material that secretes from their leg glands to capture their next meal.T...

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1 week ago Ontario residents will get payouts from the government this week

Ontario residents may want to check their bank accounts this week, as the monthly Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) payments are scheduled to be distributed.Eligible Ontario residents who are registered to receive the payment can expect to see the deposit in their bank account on Tuesday, June 10.Payments are usually issued on the 10th of the month; however, if payment dates fall on a weekend or bank holiday, payments are deposited on the last working day before the 10th.Are you eligible for the Ontario Trillium Benefit?The OTB is a tax-free combination of three payments: the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit.You must be eligible for at least one of the payments to receive monthly payments.You could get a maximum of $1,283 for the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit if you're between 18 and 64 years old, $1,461 if you are 65 or older, $285 if you live on a reserve or in a public long-term care home, and $...

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2 w. ago Ontario city will be swarmed by private jets and luxury cars and here's how to attend

If your summer plans are feeling a bit dull and you're up for a road trip, the Niagara 5000 offers an exciting chance to see some of North America's rarest supercars and private jets in one place, and tickets are officially on sale now. Held annually each August, the three-day celebration of luxury, performance, and innovation features a jaw-dropping lineup of elite vehicles, private aviation displays, exhilarating test drives, and wine tours. From Aug. 7 to Aug. 9, the Niagara Region is set to welcome tens of thousands of spectators and collectors from all over the world. The celebration kicks off on Thursday, Aug. 7, at STK Steakhouse Fallsview, and the Falls will be lit in Rolls-Royce purple for the first time ever to mark the occasion. The opening event costs $125 per person, but if you're on a budget, the Hagerty Supercar Parade on Aug. 8 might be more your speed.Between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., hundreds of supercars, including the ultr...

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2 w. ago Guilty plea sheds light on 'big city crime in small Ontario city'

The mystery surrounding Victoria Dill’s violent death last summer has lingered since she was found gunned down near her burning Hiawatha Street home.

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