5 d. ago Ontario has been sitting on housing start data for months, internal docs suggest

For the past two years, the Ford government has set targets for new homes in towns and cities around Ontario, promising them extra cash if they meet those goals.

Culture

7 d. 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.

Events

8 d. ago Air quality alerts ease across much of Quebec and Ontario after days of haze

GATINEAU — Environment Canada says air quality has improved across most of Quebec and Ontario as changes in wind and rain ease the situation east of the Prairies, where wildfires continue to rage. The federal department lifted alerts for most parts of both provinces Sunday after two days of poor air quality warnings and a […]

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9 d. ago How Webers became the most popular road trip burger joint in Ontario

Just north of Orillia, along Highway 11, sits one burger joint so synonymous with Ontario road trips that it's routinely mentioned in traffic reports.An unofficial milestone for cottagers heading north, "Clear after Webers" has become a common phrase used to describe the madness that typically ensues outside of Webers Burgers, located at 8825 ON-11. Over the past few decades, the once-unassuming roadside stop has grown into a provincial landmark and a reliable place to grab a charcoal-barbecued burger during a pit stop up north. Webers first opened its doors on July 11, 1963, and was founded by Paul Weber Sr. Strategically located on a major artery of cottage country traffic, the restaurant quickly became popular among hungry vacationers looking for a quick and quality meal on the road. The signature Webers burger. Photo: Webers.By the 1970s, the demand had grown so intense that drivers heading southbound on Highway 11 would often park along th...

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1 week ago Bill 5 officially becomes law in Ontario as MPPs set to rise for summer

Final sign-off was granted for Bill 5 on Thursday. The law will create so-called special economic zones where projects can bypass various provincial laws.

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1 week ago SNB’s Tschudin Says Monthly Inflation Number Just One Data Point

The Swiss National Bank won’t be distracted by monthly inflation numbers, according to a senior official.

Economics

2 w. ago To access Ring of Fire, Ontario needs to build a road. Internal docs say it’s years away

Unless it sidesteps the planning process, Ontario won't be able to start building the road until 2028. Critics say that shows recent legislation isn't about the Ring of Fire.

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2 w. ago Canadians getting frustrated over missing info on CRA accounts

Canadian taxpayers say they're frustrated after being unable to access important information on their Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) account.Jack, who asked that his full name be withheld, is an Ottawa resident who has been struggling to access information on his Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) online."For over a month now, CRA has denied access to TFSA data to ALL Canadian taxpayers," he wrote in an email. "They do not state why or when the data access will be restored."Jack said that he's called the CRA repeatedly about his account, but hasn't been able to reach anyone in the relevant department."I contacted my MP, but they were no help," he continued. According to Jack, rather than answering his questions, the CRA told him to make a service complaint, which comes with a 50-business-day delay."Because they have so many complaints — their words," he stated.A widespread problemIn April, a Reddit user shared that i...

Economics

2 w. ago Toronto's new Ontario Line subway just took a massive leap forward

A key station on the 15.6-kilometre Ontario Line subway has advanced through an important milestone, bringing the nightmare of traffic and road closures at one of Toronto's busiest intersections a step closer to clearing.The provincial government announced the start of excavation work for the Ontario Line's Queen Station on Wednesday. The news comes a full two years after the Yonge and Queen intersection was closed down in May 2023, the start of an expected 4.5-year disruption anticipated to last until 2027.Queen Station on the Ontario Line will sit 40 metres below street level, situated beneath the existing TTC Queen Station on Line 1.Its excavation will involve the removal of more than 100,000 cubic metres of earth, carving out new platforms ahead of the tunnel boring machines that will soon begin their journey, etching the tunnelled downtown section of the line from Exhibition Place to the Don River.Queen Station is expected to be the busiest stop on the 15-stop...

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2 w. ago Washington suspend le traitement des demandes de visas étudiants

Le gouvernement Trump veut passer au crible leurs réseaux sociaux, selon un document interne.

Society

3 w. ago Modern living: Kitchen reset a fresh start for Chrysalis House 

Everyone knows the heart of the home is the kitchen. It’s where meals are prepared, children are fed and conversations take place over a steaming cup of tea.  For the women and gender-diverse individuals living at Chrysalis House, a safe and secure 25-bed shelter in Western Ottawa, it’s also a social gathering place. But after […]

Culture

3 w. ago Probe Found Security Lapses Led to US Contractor’s Data Breach

Failures in cybersecurity practices at a software company that helps federal agencies manage investigations and FOIA requests allowed two convicted hackers to delete databases, according to internal documents.

Events

3 w. ago Google decided against offering publishers options in AI search

(Bloomberg) — While using web site data to build a Google Search topped with artificial intelligence-generated answers, an Alphabet Inc. executive acknowledged in an internal document that there was an alternative way to do things: They could ask web publishers for permission, or let them directly opt out of being included. But giving publishers a choice […]

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