6 h. ago Israeli drone strike kills 1, injures 3 on highway near Beirut

KHALDEH, Lebanon — An Israeli drone strike hit a car on a highway in the town of Khaldeh just south of Beirut, killing one person and injuring three others, Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported Thursday. The Israeli army said in a statement that it had targeted “a saboteur who was involved in arms smuggling […]

Events

15 h. ago Fewer new measles cases in Ontario, public health data shows

The health agency is reporting 12 new cases in the province, down from 33 new cases last week and 96 the week before that.  

Science

19 h. ago ‘Bomb threats’ made at multiple Canadian airports as police investigate

Bomb threats were reported at multiple airports across Canada, but the agency managing air traffic control said service had started to resume at as the police investigate.

Events

19 h. ago ‘Bomb threats’ made at multiple Canadian airports, service resuming

Bomb threats were reported at multiple airports across Canada, but the agency managing air traffic control said service had started to resume at as the police investigate.

Events

36 h. ago Ontario health agency begins informing patients about months

On Friday, Liberal MPP Adil Shamji published a letter which indicated the data of some 200,000 patients using Ontario Health atHome had been compromised in March.

Science

43 h. ago Parents' hunches open up new area of medicine for London pediatrician

The Children’s Environmental Health Clinic Ontario is the only pediatric environmental health clinic in the province

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6 d. ago Ontario health agency reports major data breach to watchdog without notifying patients

Premier Doug Ford, his health minister and the IPC all appeared to confirm the data of patients using the Ontario Health atHome service may have been breached earlier this year.

Science

7 d. ago Failed New Zealand scheme is cautionary tale for Carney’s homebuilding agency: report

KiwiBuild had a goal of building 100,000 affordable housing units in a decade. It completed just 2,389 units by 2024

Transport

7 d. ago North Korea will open a beach resort with plans to allow foreign visitors

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un toured the site and cut the inaugural tape at a lavish ceremony Tuesday, the official Korean Central News Agency reported Thursday

Other

7 d. ago Health Coalition responds to shocking attack, calls on Health Minister to desist & instead answer for non

TORONTO, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ontario Health Coalition executive director Natalie Mehra responded with the following letter to statements made on the Health Minister’s behalf by her spokespeople. The Coalition has been contacted by some media outlets for a response to the shocking tone and allegations in the statements. Letter to the Honourable […]

Politics

8 d. ago Tainted salami illnesses rising across Canada with over a dozen in Ontario

Illnesses linked to Genova and Genoa Salami brands continue to rise in Canada, so you may want to reduce your consumption of deli meats in sandwiches.The Public Health Agency of Canada released an update on Tuesday regarding the recall of Rea brand Genoa Salami and Bona brand Genova Salami due to salmonella contamination.The affected products were distributed in Alberta, Ontario, and Manitoba at grocery stores, specialty markets, restaurants, cafes, delis, and butcher shops."These products may have been used in prepared products like sandwiches or sold at deli counters," reads the update.Earlier this month, the agency reported 57 salmonella-related illnesses in Canada, with 44 cases in Alberta and 13 in Ontario. Now, there are 72 cases — 57 in Alberta, one in Manitoba and 14 in Ontario. The number of hospitalizations remains at seven.The affected products include:Rea brand Genoa Salami Sweet (Lots: 5035 226 and 5049 226)Rea brand Genoa Salami Hot (Lots: 5020 228 and ...

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8 d. ago Life Sciences Ontario Releases New Report Calling for Urgent Action to Bridge Critical Funding Gap Threatening Ontario’s Innovation Leadership

TORONTO — Life Sciences Ontario (LSO), in partnership with Shift Health, today released a comprehensive report highlighting the urgent need for targeted intervention to address the critical seed-stage funding gap that threatens Ontario’s position as a global life sciences leader. The report, “Catalyzing Ontario’s Life Sciences Economy,” reveals that while Ontario’s life sciences sector is […]

Politics

9 d. ago U.S. strikes on Iran nuclear sites only set program back months: report

The report from the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency, according to sources, contradicts U.S. President Donald Trump who said the strikes 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear program.

Science

2 w. ago Measles cases drop to new low in Oxford, Elgin: 'Cautiously encouraged'

A Southwestern Ontario public health unit at the epicentre of a provincewide measles outbreak has reported the fewest new weekly cases in months. The four new measles cases reported by Southwestern Public Health – the health unit for Oxford and Elgin counties, Woodstock and St. Thomas – between June 12 and 19, mark the lowest […]

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2 w. ago New measles cases increase for third week in northern Ontario public health unit

Public Health Ontario is reporting 96 new measles cases in the province over the past week, bringing the total number to 2,179 since an outbreak began in October.

Science

2 w. ago Home construction must double over decade to restore 2019 affordability: CMHC

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says up to 4.8 million new homes will need to be built over the next decade to restore affordability levels last seen in 2019 based on projected demand. The national housing agency released its latest supply gaps estimate report on Thursday, which said between 430,000 and 480,000 new housing units […]

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2 w. ago Home construction must double over next decade to restore 2019 affordability: CMHC

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says up to 4.8 million new homes will need to be built over the next decade to restore affordability levels last seen in 2019 based on projected demand. The national housing agency released its latest supply gaps estimate report on Thursday, which said between 430,000 and 480,000 new housing units […]

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2 w. ago Patient Advocates File Formal Complaints from 50 Patients, Call for Urgent Action to Stop Illegal Fees in Private Clinics

TORONTO, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ontario Health Coalition was joined by patients from across Ontario in a press conference today as they announced that they have filed formal complaints on behalf of patients charged user fees for health care at private clinics. When the Ford government redirected resources away from public hospitals […]

Science

2 w. ago Lack of appropriate safeguards led to 23andMe data breach, joint investigation finds

OTTAWA — Canada’s privacy watchdog says inadequate security measures opened the door to a data breach discovered two years ago at genetic testing company 23andMe. Privacy commissioner Philippe Dufresne and U.K. information commissioner John Edwards released the findings from their joint investigation of the breach, which affected almost seven million people, including nearly 320,000 in […]

Economics

2 w. ago Patient Advocates to Issue Formal Complaint on Behalf of Patients Charged User Fees at Private Clinics

Attn: Newsdesk/Assignment Editor TORONTO, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ontario Health Coalition will be joined by patients from across Ontario in a press conference (by Zoom) as they announce that they have filed formal complaints on behalf of patients charged user fees for health care at private clinics. When the Ford government redirected […]

Science