88 m. ago B.C. resort destroyed by 2023 Okanagan wildfire sues over insurance ’gaps’

The lawsuit says no policy covered the utilities on the resort, leaving it unable to rebuild

Events

3 h. ago Ontario man faces charges after allegedly assaulting home intruder: Police

An Ontario homeowner is facing assault charges after a break-in led to a violent confrontation, leaving the intruder with life-threatening injuries.

Events

3 h. ago Ontario signals changes to fund that helps municipalities get housing built

Ontario is planning to make changes to a housing fund for municipalities that many have said unfairly measures their progress on building, the minister signalled in a speech Tuesday. Rob Flack told the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference in Ottawa that he is going to consult with mayors and the association to “extend and […]

Politics

3 h. ago U.S. tourist shocked by Toronto traffic during visit and here's what they had to say

For those of us who live in Toronto, traffic is just a normal (albeit annoying) part of everyday life. However, one American tourist who recently visited the city described the congestion in Toronto as some of the "worst" gridlock they've seen anywhere, including major U.S. cities. The visitor detailed their experience with the city's gridlock in a Reddit thread, which quickly garnered a ton of reactions. "American visitor here. It's probably the worst I’ve seen anywhere including New York or D.C. or L.A. Or India," the Reddit user wrote of T.O.'s gridlock woes, asking how locals cope with the roads.They added that they were "literally now still stuck in it trying to leave and go home" at the time of writing the post, asserting that they came from a place of "no hate.""I'm genuinely curious, why is the traffic so bad? Too many cars, not enough highways? Misdesigned intersections? Or ...

Society

3 h. ago Texas Democrat sleeps in House chamber in protest of GOP police escort

State Rep. Nicole Collier refused to sign so-called 'permission slips,' which allow her to leave the building under surveillance, and called them an attack on her dignity.

Events

4 h. ago Ontario truckers used secret compartment to smuggle cocaine for alleged drug kingpin Ryan Wedding

Two Toronto-area truck drivers have committed to pleading guilty in connection with a cocaine-smuggling plot for fugitive and former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding. Iqbal Singh Virk and Ranjit Singh Rowal are the first Canadians to sign plea deals with U.S. prosecutors following the FBI’s investigation, aptly named “Operation Giant Slalom,” according to CBC News. The probe […]

Culture

5 h. ago Three Ottawa Senators selected to Team USA Olympic Orientation camp

There were no members of the Senators invited to Team Canada's camp.

Other

6 h. ago Skyrocketing number of people in Ontario are defaulting on housing and other bills

Ontario is once again leading the charge for consumer debt in Canada, with a growing number of residents failing to pay off their mortgages, credit cards and other bills. And the problem is, as you might have expected, worst in and around the exorbitant hub of Toronto.A new report from Equifax Canada shows that the number of people in the province who have defaulted on their required monthly credit payments for 90 days or more has shot up by 29.8 basis points during the last few months (compared to the same time last year), which is 15.2 points higher than the national average.In the GTA specifically, meanwhile, this figure surged by a whopping 39.1 basis points — something the firm attributes to the region being among those "most heavily impacted by high cost of living, economic uncertainty, and exposure to the auto and steel sectors."Equifax CanadaAs it stands now, the average person in...

Other

6 h. ago Ontario small town ‘concerned’ as string of Beer Store closures raise questions

Little Current, Ont., is one of several towns whose Beer Store is set to close as the alcohol giant adapts to a new market where convenience and grocery stores can sell booze.

Other

6 h. ago Caufield est invité au camp d’orientation de l’équipe américaine en vue des JO

Le défenseur étoile du Bleu-blanc-rouge Lane Hutson ne fait quant à lui pas partie de cette liste.

Other

6 h. ago Trump offers assurances that U.S. troops won’t be sent to help defend Ukraine

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday offered his assurances that U.S. troops would not be sent to help defend Ukraine against Russia after seeming to leave open the possibility the day before. Trump also said in a morning TV interview that Ukraine’s hopes of joining NATO and regaining the Crimean Peninsula from Russia are […]

Society

6 h. ago Why are Ontario beer stores closing, and where will all the empties go?

The latest round of closures includes three in the Toronto area and several towns with only one Beer Store. There have been 77 closures announced this year

Other

6 h. ago The Beer Store is closing these Ontario locations. Here’s what we know

The latest round of closures includes three in Toronto and several towns with only one Beer Store. There have been 77 closures announced this year

Other

7 h. ago Chile Presidential Candidate Matthei Vows One Million New Jobs

Chile center-right presidential candidate Evelyn Matthei said she’ll aim to create one million new jobs, according to a government program released Tuesday as her campaign struggles to regain traction.

Economics

7 h. ago Jeux olympiques: Cole Caufield invité au camp d’orientation des États

L’attaquant du Canadien a reçu un appel des États-Unis pour le camp d’orientation en vue des Jeux olympiques de 2026.

Other

8 h. ago Canada’s Keegan Messing announces return to competitive figure skating

Will attend Skate Canada camp.

Other

8 h. ago Ontario cemetery theft suspects target urn, other brass and bronze items: police

A string of alleged cemetery thefts in southwestern Ontario has police appealing for help.

Events

8 h. ago Blues ink Milan Lucic to tryout contract after year away from NHL

Lucic spent much of last season in the Player Assistance program after taking a leave from the Boston Bruins following domestic abuse charges

Other

8 h. ago There's a gigantic kite festival happening in Ontario this weekend

A free two-day event coming to scenic rural Ontario is melding classic festival offerings like food, vendors and live music with something you won't find anywhere else: a kite show featuring some of the largest and most unique kites — flown by some of the most talented professionals — in North America.For two days, the Hopeville Kite Festival will take over the skies of Grey County with a bedazzling array of colour and wonder, offering crowds the chance to watch professionals at work, all while enjoying some musical performances, indulging in some handheld eats, and shopping at some local stalls.Organizers are inviting all fliers, and even those who are not, to come out and join in on the fun at what is the largest annual event of its kind in Ontario. They're promising a weekend of great flights, with some special "mega-sized" kites serving as the stars of the show.Local entertainment group Lar...

Culture

9 h. ago Denley: Sens' move to LeBreton Flats is all about land, not about fans

It’s tough to say which is more embarrassing, the LeBreton plan's modest scope or the excitement some Ottawans have for it.

Sport