2 d. ago Ontario college support staff reject latest offer and hit the picket lines

Support staff at Ontario's publicly funded colleges are on strike, as they failed to reach a new contract agreement before the deadline of midnight.

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1 week ago Ontario doctor fined for breaking privacy rules to offer circumcision services

The Windsor, Ont., doctor maintains he did not open patient charts, and only ended up texting 17 people and calling up to 74 people to solicit their circumcision business.

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2 w. ago Burlington retiree wins $100Gs for second time: ‘I can’t wait to buy my next lottery ticket!’

A Burlington man is $100,000 richer. Again. Ralph Rutigliano has proven that playing the lottery for more than three decades has been worth his while after scoring his second six-figure jackpot in seven years. The retiree told OLG that in 2018, an Instant lottery ticket brought him a $100,000 win, and the windfall didn’t stop […]

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2 w. ago Ontario man offers to buy partner a house with $5M lottery win

A Brockville man gave his partner the surprise of her life after discovering he won the top prize on an OLG ticket. Pierce Lapensee, 38, is a weekly player who has been buying tickets since he became legal age, but he was shocked to learn that his Instant Extreme ticket was going to score him […]

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2 w. ago Ontario to offer RSV vaccines to all seniors over 75 starting this fall

Starting this fall, Ontario seniors 75 and over will be eligible for a free RSV vaccine as part of the province’s expanded immunization program.

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2 w. ago Ontario to offer RSV vaccines to all seniors over 75 starting this fall

Starting this fall, Ontario seniors over the age of 75 will be eligible for a free vaccine that protects against respiratory syncytial virus. Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones says the shot will be available through the publicly funded immunization program ahead of the upcoming respiratory illness season. The program already offers RSV shots to high-risk […]

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2 w. ago Ontario homebuilder offering to pay property taxes, utilities as buyer market stalls

A homebuilder in London, Ont., is offering to pay property taxes and utility costs for one year in a bid to entice hesitant homebuyers amid a province-wide housing market stall.

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3 w. ago Watford couple celebrates ‘crazy’ $300K lottery win to aid in retirement

Donna and Mark Thomson of Watford, Ont.. are celebrating now that they have just over $300,000 for their retirement after winning a Lotto Max second prize in the May 6 draw. Donna, a personal support worker, and Mark, a truck driver, have been playing the lottery together for decades and like to pick up their […]

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3 w. 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...

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3 w. ago OLG offers free shot at $1 million to honour 50th anniversary

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation is offering every Ontarian the chance to win $1 million with no purchase necessary in celebration of its 50th anniversary.

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4 w. ago Ontario’s largest farm of its kind lets you hang out with fluffy mini highland cows

An Ontario farm is now offering what may be the most painfully adorable, Insta-worthy experience that any animal lover will be champing at the bit to take part in: meet-and-greet sessions with cute, furry miniature highland cows.Hinterland Estate is Ontario's largest farm exclusively raising mini Highland cows, a rare breed of cattle that you can get up close and personal with upon your visit.Located just under two hours from Toronto in St. Anns, which is in the Niagara region, Hinterland has specialized in raising and showcasing Mini Highland Cows for years, offering chances for people to come interact with the creatures, and even stay overnight on the property. Your experience kicks off in a luxury mini home, where you'll be served refreshments — a different menu is available based on the time of day you arrive — paired with picturesque views of a peaceful pond and grazing cows. Then, yo...

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