53 h. 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.

Events

1 week ago Ontario passes controversial mining law as Doug Ford warns against blockades

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government has given itself the power to suspend provincial and municipal laws for chosen projects in areas it deems to have economic importance. On Wednesday afternoon, the province passed Bill 5, the so-called Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, which has sparked a firestorm of anger among First […]

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1 week ago Ford says blockades ‘wouldn’t be very wise’ as government moves to pass Bill 5

Among other changes, Bill 5 will create so-called special economic zones where a range of laws, ranging from municipal approvals to environmental rules or labour law, won't apply.

Politics

1 week ago Ontario expected to pass controversial mining law; Ford warns against blockades

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government is expected to pass a controversial mining law that gives it the power to suspend provincial and municipal laws for chosen projects in areas it deems to have economic importance. If Bill 5 ends up being challenged and found unconstitutional in court, Ford wouldn’t say if he would […]

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1 week ago These are all the cool new discounts you can get in Ontario with your Presto card

If you use a Presto card to get around Toronto, you're probably already familiar with its convenience for transit. But beyond helping you tap onto a bus or a train, Presto cards double as discount passes to some of Ontario's top attractions, events, and experiences.Simply possessing a Presto card means you're eligible to unlock some exclusive perks that can help you save money while also keeping your schedule jam-packed for the summer. And, Presto has unveiled a fresh batch of limited-time offers for cardholders throughout the month of June.Here are just some of the new perks you can take advantage of with your Presto card this month:Major events and festivalsRBC Canadian OpenWhether you're a golf enthusiast or just looking to spend some time outdoors, this is a prime opportunity to catch top-tier talent on the green.The RBC Canadian Open takes place between June 4 and 8, and Presto cardholders get 15 per cent off general admission using the code PRESTO15 at che...

Transport

2 w. ago Panama will allow controversial mine to export already mined copper to fund maintenance

PANAMA CITY (AP) — Panama will allow a controversial mine that was closed after months of protests to export more than 120,000 tons of already mined copper concentrate to pay the costs of maintaining the inactive mine site, government officials announced Friday. Opposition to the massive copper mine led to some of Panama’s most widespread […]

Economics

2 w. ago Ford considering Hwy. 401 tunnel as special economic zone where laws could be bypassed

The province is currently in the process of passing Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, legislation it introduced to speed up mining projects in the north.

Other

2 w. ago Workers Demand Protection from Extreme Heat – OFL Urges Government to Act

TORONTO, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As another sweltering Ontario summer approaches, the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL), frontline workers, and Ontario NDP MPPs gathered at Queen’s Park to demand immediate passage of the Heat Stress Act, a Private Members’ Bill that would establish enforceable heat protection standards for workers. The bill is tabled […]

Politics

2 w. ago Can the NDP stall Bill 5? Party will use ‘every tool’ to delay controversial law

The province is in the middle of passing the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, proposed to speed up mining projects in the north.

Culture

2 w. ago OFL: Ontario Workers Call on Ford Government to Pass Heat Protection Legislation as Summer Approaches

TORONTO, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Ontario braces for another summer of extreme heat, workers and labour leaders are calling on the Ford government to take immediate action to protect workers from the deadly impacts of heat stress in the workplace. On Thursday, May 29, the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL), alongside Ontario […]

Politics

2 w. ago Here's what it will be like on Toronto's new direct train to Muskoka

After more than a decade without passenger rail service, the long-anticipated Northlander is officially returning to Ontario's rail network next year. Operated by the provincially owned Ontario Northland Railway, the service was discontinued in 2012 and replaced with express buses. Now, it's set to relaunch sometime next year with expanded service and new trains, and here's a peek into what the experience will look like. The reinstated Northlander will run a bi-directional route between Toronto's Union Station and Timmins, with a rail connection to Cochrane.The route is set to include 16 stops in total, including Toronto (Union Station), Langstaff, Gormley, Washago, Gravenhurst, Bracebridge, Huntsville, South River, North Bay, Temagami, Temiskaming Shores, Englehart, Kirkland Lake (Swastika), Matheson, Timmins, and Cochrane.  The Northlander will operate using new Siemens Venture trainsets, which are currently in production and...

Transport

3 w. ago Ontario cabinet ministers, premiers to be called ‘honourable’ for life

Premier Doug Ford is set to change that provincial law, paving the way for former members of cabinet to permanently retain the title "honourable" for life.

Politics