28 h. ago ‘A good day is only getting hit three times’: CUPE education workers from across the province demand action at Queens Park as school violence soars across Ontario

TORONTO — On Saturday, hundreds of education workers from across Ontario rallied at Queens Park to demand the Ford government take immediate action to address the growing crisis of violence in schools. The Ontario government has cut billions from public education since 2018, creating a crisis in underfunding and understaffing at schools across the province. […]

Society

3 d. ago Ontario MPP facing domestic assault charges takes leave despite calls for resignation

An Ontario member of provincial parliament facing domestic violence charges says he is taking a short leave. Chris Scott was elected in February to represent Sault Ste. Marie for the Progressive Conservatives, but was kicked out of caucus shortly after his arrest last month. He was charged with assault and assault with a weapon — […]

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3 d. ago Ontario MPP charged with assault takes ‘short leave,’ won’t step down

In September, Chris Scott was arrested in Toronto following an investigation by police in his local riding of Sault Ste. Marie and charged with assault and assault with a weapon.

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4 d. ago Protect Our Schools Rally Takes Over Queens Park: CUPE Education Workers Rally at Queen’s Park on Saturday to Demand Increased Funding, Staffing, and Safety in Ontario Schools

TORONTO — On Saturday, CUPE 1328, representing over 2,000 education workers at the Toronto Catholic District School Board, will lead a rally at Queen’s Park to demand that the Ford government take immediate action to address the growing crisis of violence in Ontario schools. Hundreds of CUPE education workers from across the province will gather […]

Society

4 d. ago Ontario takes 7 of Canada's top 8 places to buy a home right now

If you're actively pursuing your goal of home ownership in Ontario, you might already be in one of the most ideal markets in Canada to turn those dreams into reality. According to a Zoocasa report released on Wednesday, major cities across Canada, including many in Ontario, are becoming more buyer-friendly, whereas smaller, more affordable regions are swinging in favour of sellers. The real estate agency analyzed which markets provided the best prospects based on the latest sales-to-new listing ratios, which were based on the respective local real estate boards' August 2025 data. This ratio, Zoocasa explains, is a "key indicator of market conditions," with a higher ratio (above 60 per cent) signalling a seller's market, while a lower one (below 40 per cent) indicates a buyer's market. Source: Zoocasa. The report found that the GTA is now one of Canada's clearest buyer-friendly markets, with its ratio falling from 40 per cen...

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1 week ago Experience Niagara Falls like never before at Ontario’s first flying theatre

You may have visited Niagara Falls, but you’ve never experienced it quite like this.Niagara Takes Flight is a thrilling new attraction in Niagara Falls, Ontario, that quite literally takes guests to new heights. Located at Table Rock Centre, just steps from the brink of the Horseshoe Falls, this state-of-the-art flying experience is the first of its kind in the province and the second in Canada. It features a 180-degree domed screen that immerses you in cinematic aerial views of the region.Soar through the sky on a journey that celebrates the rich history of Niagara, along with the geography and people who make it so special.The full experienceBefore your feet leave the ground, you’ll move through a captivating pre-show that spans three media-rich rooms, each guiding you through different eras of Niagara’s history.Plus, Niagara Falls-raised filmmaker James Cameron (yes, that James Cameron) lends his voice for key pieces of th...

Culture

2 w. ago Music festival takes over former WWII military base in Ontario next month

A two-day music festival featuring Canadian talent from across the nation is set to invade Base31, a former World War II military installation in Picton, Ont., that has been transformed into an event venue.The Art of Song Festival brings various singers and songwriters together, and they will offer attendees an intimate experience filled with performances and storytelling in an unconventional setting: Base31 operated as an active military installation up until 1969, and, decades later, was eventually purchased at the end of 2021 and revitalized into the events hotspot it has become today.Musicians such as headliner Allison Russell, along with Carole Pope, Miss Emily, Lala Noel, Rita di Ghent, KC Roberts, and Ammoye are on the roster. This talent will be joined by other lauded singers/songwriters, with many of them boasting JUNO and/or Grammy award wins. You can see a complete list of performers on the official website.The Art of Song Fest...

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3 w. ago This scenic railroad in Ontario takes colourful fall excursions into the wilderness

The South Simcoe Railway's Fall Colour Excursions, a fall tradition for many in Ontario, return this month, and the historic railway is set to take passengers aboard scenic fall-colours train rides from Tottenham to Beeton for another season.Each round trip, from Tottenham to Beeton and back, lasts just under an hour, and along the way, the conductor shares tidbits of Canada's rich railway history. The fall foliage makes a pretty backdrop for this autumn outing as train riders get to see the changing colours of the leaves throughout the journey aboard a vintage 1920s locomotive.Passengers will usually board Engine #136 to take the trip from Tottenham to Beeton, winding through the Beeton Valley Creek and immersing in all the fall colours and foliage. Given how popular this nature tour gets — the leaves' changing colours at the Beeton Valley Creek are at their best during autumn — it's highly recommend...

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3 w. ago Justin Bieber shows up to Ontario bar and staff were taken by 'complete surprise'

Ontario Beliebers were given the ultimate surprise this past week when megastar Justin Bieber dropped by a local pub unannounced. The singer — who is arguably Ontario's most famous export — is fresh off the release of his surprise album, Swag II, which was released as the reissued bonus version of his seventh studio album, Swag, released just 56 days prior. Between promotional stops for the album, the "Daises" singer took some much-deserved time off to play games at Chicago Pub & Billiards in Cambridge, Ont., located at 1 Hespeler Rd.     View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Justin Bieber (@lilbieber)"It was a complete surprise," staff at the pub told blogTO. "We didn't receive any advance notice," noting this was the first time the singer had visited the location. While he was there,...

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3 w. ago Ford planning more U.S. advertisements to address ‘real story’ of tariff impact

Ontario premier takes aim at Republicans for not standing up to their political leader

Economics

3 w. ago Watchdog clears London police officers in arrest of man after wild chase

Two London police tactical officers used conducted-energy weapons on a fleeing man before he lost consciousness and was taken to the hospital, Ontario’s police watchdog say.

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