9 m. ago Ontario set to expand powers for new developments to bypass planning process

As part of a bill set to be tabled next week, the government will allow the Ministry of Infrastructure to issue Minister’s Zoning Orders for some developments.

Sport

12 h. ago Ford government files appeal against injunction frustrating its bike lane removal

At the end of April, an Ontario judge told the government it must suspend any imminent plans to remove bike lanes from Bloor Street, Yonge Street or University Avenue.

Politics

23 h. ago Ontario's strong mayor powers: Who wants them – and who doesn't

The Ontario government's strong mayor powers, now a couple years old, have been expanded to even more municipalities and some are not happy about it.

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5 d. ago Injured man rescued after plane lands in Lake Ontario near Toronto’s east end: police

Police say they responded to a report of a plane landing in the water near the Leslie Spit area a few minutes before 2:30 p.m.

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5 d. ago Man rescued after small plane lands in Lake Ontario near Tommy Thompson Park

A man in his 40s was rescued after a small plane landed in the water near Tommy Thompson Park on Friday afternoon. Toronto Police say they received a call around 2:30 p.m. for unknown trouble in the area of the Leslie St. Spit near downtown. Cops confirmed that a small privately owned plane landed in […]

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5 d. ago GM cutting shift at Ontario plant this fall due to tariff fallout

General Motors says it is reducing shifts at the Oshawa Assembly plant in Ontario "in light of forecasted demand and the evolving trade environment."

Economics

6 d. ago TC Energy expanding U.S. gas network to fuel data centre growth in Midwest

CALGARY — TC Energy Corp. has green-lit a US$900-million pipeline expansion feeding new natural gas-fired power plants in the U.S. Midwest, where artificial intelligence data centres are ravenous for electricity, as well as major refurbishments at the Bruce Power nuclear plant in Ontario. The Northwoods project would add 400,000 mmBTU’s of capacity to TC’s ANR […]

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6 d. ago Ontario to table budget on May 15 amid impacts of U.S. tariffs

Gov't says it will be a plan that helps Ontario build more, build faster and achieve free trade across Canada

Economics

6 d. ago You can hike into an impact crater from a meteorite in this Ontario provincial park

It's time to plan a trip to Ontario's first provincial park.With over a hundred kilometres of hiking trails past unique and abandoned vistas, Algonquin Provincial Park is not one to miss this spring. But if you need a new reason to visit, let it be the Brent Crater — a crater formed from a meteorite with a trail to explore. Here's what to know.Exploring the parkAlgonquin Provincial Park, one of the most notable parks in the province, is located about three and a half hours northeast of Toronto.Known for its camping, fishing, boating, canoeing and wildlife-spotting opportunities, Algonquin is a must-visit if you haven't explored it yet.Not only is it the first provincial park in Ontario, but it is also one of the largest in the province.It's an all-season park that stands out due to all the activities it offers year-round. According to Ontario Parks, the "essence of Algonquin is in its vast interior of maple hills, rocky ridges ...

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8 d. ago Ottawa Senators plant seed of doubt with huge Game 5 win in Battle of Ontario

SENATORS 4, LEAFS 0 Toronto leads series 3-2 The Ottawa Senators have planted the all-important seed of doubt in the Battle of Ontario. Facing elimination for the second time against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Senators refused to go quietly into the night with a 4-0 victory over their arch-rivals on Tuesday night at Scotiabank […]

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1 week ago Ontario’s new mining bill is a ‘vendetta’ against species at risk: environmentalists

Ontario is moving to gut protections for endangered plants and animals as part of a mining bill, environmental groups say.

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2 w. ago Toxic invasive plant blooming across Ontario could harm you and your pets

With the spring season now in full swing in Ontario, a striking blue plant is appearing in gardens, lawns, and even wooded areas, and while it may look beautiful, the early spring flower is an invasive species that can be toxic to pets and humans if consumed.Originally native to Russia, Siberian Squill (or Scilla) was first introduced to North America as an ornamental plant. Its vibrant blue-violet flowers and ability to thrive in various conditions made it a favourite among gardeners; however, its ability to spread rapidly negatively impacts other local native plant species.The plant's flowers first appear slightly bell-shaped, and these nodding flowers open to be about one inch wide. Flowers can be identified by their six blue petals with a darker stripe down the middle of each petal, and basal leaves that are grass-like and hairless. Following bloom, green and bumpy seed pods form, turning brown once mature.Photo: Dajra/Shutterstock.comThe cold-hardy plant is one of the ...

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2 w. ago Pierre Poilievre wants to sell Ontario on his housing plan but will it help you?

Canadians will head to the polls to elect their Prime Minister on April 28, and undecided voters in Ontario have just a few days to make their choice before the 2025 federal election.Housing is one of the most significant issues facing Ontario and B.C. residents amid the rising cost of living in the provinces, and the candidate with the best housing policy might just win over a fair share of undecided voters who are looking to purchase a home.Federal Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre's campaign has largely focused on taxation when it comes to easing the cost-of-living burden, but blogTO's parent company, ZoomerMedia, recently had the chance to ask the candidate himself how his party would make homes cheaper for Ontario and B.C. residents, if elected."I really relate with young people, because I see them every day telling me that they work non-stop and it barely covers the rent they'd have to save for 29 or 30 years to get a down payment on the average ...

Economics

3 w. ago Charter challenge against bike lane removal plan by Ontario government starts

The cyclists argue removing the lanes violates their constitutional right to life and has no connection to reducing traffic congestion

Politics

3 w. ago Ontario’s environment minister plans to consider ‘growing the economy’ in his decisions

Todd McCarthy, who became the environment minister last month, said he was considering economic outcomes as part of ensuring he is effectively completing his role.

Politics

3 w. ago Most Ontario utilities don’t study climate risk to electrical grid: survey

TORONTO — The majority of Ontario’s electricity utilities don’t study how climate change could threaten parts of the power grid, a survey found as the province eyes changes that would require them to assess their vulnerability to extreme weather and build it into their infrastructure plans. A survey prepared for the Ontario Energy Board, the […]

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3 w. ago Maple Leafs tame Hurricanes and inch closer to Atlantic Division title

The Maple Leafs can win the Battle of the Atlantic on Tuesday, looking to settle their plan for the Battle of Ontario, too. Their first division regular-season title in 25 years is a point away in Buffalo or one given up by the second-place Tampa Bay Lightning who face Florida the same night. The Leafs […]

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3 w. ago Ontario restaurant serves up the biggest nacho plates in Canada

One Ontario pub is making a name for itself by serving up some of the largest nacho plates Canadian diners could possibly get their hands on.If you're anything like me, you agree that there's no such thing as too many nachos, and that's why, while many Toronto residents might be planning to take road trips to many of Ontario's natural wonders or theme parks this summer, I'll be headed to a pub in Paris, Ontario, that serves up the largest plate of nachos in the country.Sure, Toronto may be known for some larger-than-life food and beverage options, like 3.5 L glasses of wine and two-foot-long slices of pizza, you might just want to travel outside of the city to get your hands on this heavyweight champ.Ever since opening in 2008, Paris' Cobblestone Pub has been a go-to in the community for pub comfort food classics and sports game screenings, drawing a cult following from the community and visitors alike for the past 17 years.Not content to settle on the same old standard offerin...

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3 w. ago GM to Idle Plant in Second Blow to Canada Auto Sector Since Tariffs Started

General Motors Co. will temporarily halt production at a factory in Ontario that makes commercial vans, the second Canadian assembly plant to shut this month.

Economics

3 w. ago Ford Conservatives’ Expansion of “Strong Mayor Powers” Further Undermines Local Democracy and Worker Rights

TORONTO — The announcement by Doug Ford’s Conservatives of the expansion of “strong mayor powers” to an additional 169 municipalities is further undermining the fundamentals of democracy in our communities and enables personal political agendas to “trump” democratic process. “This expansion is disguised as a way to speed up housing and infrastructure projects, but make […]

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