1 week ago Interim Metrolinx CEO keeping quiet on Eglinton LRT opening date

Metrolinx interim CEO Michael Lindsay deftly stickhandled questions from reporters about an opening date for the Eglinton West LRT which is years behind schedule.

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1 week ago Cizzle Brands Announces that All 134 Metro Locations in Ontario Will be Offering CWENCH Hydration™ Ready

The availability of CWENCH Hydration™ in its ready-to-drink format at all 134 Metro locations in Ontario follows only three months after the initial launch of CWENCH’s Hydration Mix with Metro in its Ontario stores. TORONTO — Cizzle Brands Corporation (Cboe Canada: CZZL) (OTCQB: CZZLF) (Frankfurt: 8YF) (the “Company” or “Cizzle Brands”), is pleased to announce […]

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2 w. ago Giant feral goldfish that might have herpes are spreading in Ontario

If you've ever heard the urban legend about released pet alligators growing to colossal sizes in sewer systems, you might be surprised to learn that there are indeed released aquatic pets thriving in the wild in Ontario — just think smaller and less bitey.The very goldfish you often see swimming around in fishbowls and small aquariums (Carassius auratus) can grow to enormous sizes when released into the wild — topping out at a maximum length of 45 centimetres and weighing up to two kilograms.And, unfortunately, it's a frequent means of irresponsible pet owners ditching unwanted fish into ecosystems where they can cause harm.Researchers commonly believe that goldfish were the first foreign fish species to make the trans-oceanic leap into North America, with human assistance, of course.The provincial government notes that there is a prevalent practice of fish owners releasing their no-longer-wanted store-bought goldfish into ponds, lakes, or streams, where they can grow to...

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2 w. ago NDP calls for Ontario Integrity Commissioner to release ‘unregistered lobbyist’ report

While the Integrity Commissioner published the name of the lobbyist for violations of the Lobbyist Registration Act, the details of the investigation have been kept under wraps.

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2 w. ago dynaCERT Applauds the Expansion of the Ontario Hydrogen Innovation Fund

TORONTO — dynaCERT Inc. (TSX: DYA) (OTC: DYFSF) (FRA: DMJ) (“dynaCERT” or the “Company”) applauds the recently announced changes of March 31, 2025, proposed for the Ontario Government Hydrogen Innovation Fund (the “HIF”) regarding the launch of a new and increased budget of $30 million with eligibility broadened to include broader sector applications. Foreseeable Future […]

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3 w. ago ‘Open heart surgery’: Metrolinx interim CEO warns of upcoming subway construction disruption

In his speech to the Board of Trade, Metrolinx CEO Michael Lindsay said while progress might seem "incremental," transit projects are moving forward.

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3 w. ago The Ontario Sunshine List just dropped in 2025 and here's who took home the most

The 2024 Ontario Sunshine List is officially out! March's annual window into wages gives Ontario residents a glimpse of just how much public sector employees raked in the previous year.This is an annual list that discloses salaries for any public service employee who earns over $100,000, first introduced in 1996 by former Premier Mike Harris.The latest list of top earners dropped the first week of spring 2025, covering salaries earned in 2024. The top public sector earner of the year was Ken Hartwick, Ontario Power Generation's President and CEO, who earned $2,010,895.76 of taxpayer money last year. Hartwick has been with the OPG since March 2016, when he was hired as the energy provider's Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President OPGWhile not the highest earners, noteworthy figures include Premier Doug Ford, who took home $208,974 (the same salary he earned the year before), and TVO journalist Steve Paikin, who ear...

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3 w. ago Ontario releases annual sunshine list of highest earners — Metrolinx CEO makes top 5

The three highest-paid civil servants in the province all worked for Ontario Power Generation but recently departed Metrolinx CEO Phil Verster cracked the top five.

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3 w. ago Cizzle Brands Adds to its Presence in Ontario with Placements of CWENCH Hydration™ in Healthy Planet and Farm Boy

The availability of CWENCH Hydration™ in Healthy Planet and Farm Boy, both of which are leading retailers in Ontario, will further enhance visibility and availability of the product as its market share continues to increase. TORONTO — Cizzle Brands Corporation (Cboe Canada: CZZL) (OTCQB: CZZLF) (Frankfurt: 8YF) (the “Company” or “Cizzle Brands”), is pleased to […]

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