7 h. ago Critics slam Ontario proposal to create ‘special economic zones’ exempt from laws

Proposed Ontario legislation that would give cabinet power to create “special economic zones” and allow the government to exempt itself from following laws on certain projects is little more than a power grab, First Nations, civil liberty groups and environmentalists say. Critics say the bill, known as the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, […]

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11 h. ago Manitoba Tories say bill to protect gender expression could infringe on free speech

Manitoba's Opposition leader says he is hoping for changes to a bill that would add gender expression to the province's human rights code.

Other

11 h. ago Les festivals veulent améliorer leur résilience face aux aléas du climat

Le milieu entend s’adapter à la multiplication des canicules et des intempéries.

Society

11 h. ago More Beer Stores set to close as Ontario convenience competition continues

Last year, the government followed through on a long-term promise to allow convenience stores, grocers and big box retailers to sell a range of alcoholic drinks, including beer.

Other

11 h. ago Magellan Aerospace Announces Report on Voting Results for Directors

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Magellan Aerospace Corporation (the “Corporation”) announces that today at the annual meeting of shareholders of the Corporation (the “Meeting”) the proposed nominees for directors of the Corporation received the following votes: Name of Proposed Nominee Votes For Percentage of Votes For Votes Withheld Percentage of Votes Withheld N. Murray Edwards 48,105,366 97.41% […]

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12 h. ago Smith defends timing of Alberta referendum speech as Carney calls for Canadian unity

"You can always ask a question," Carney said of a potential Alberta separation referendum, "but I know how I'd respond." 

Transport

12 h. ago Les festivals veulent améliorer leur résilience aux aléas du climat

Le milieu entend s’adapter à la multiplication des canicules et des intempéries.

Society

12 h. ago Chris Selley: The King is coming, and Quebec is already flipping out

Will Bloc Québécois MPs 'behave like good children? Or will they surprise us with a bold move?' asked nationalist commentator Mathieu Bock-Côté

Economics

12 h. ago Danielle Smith dismisses Doug Ford’s warning against separatist threats from Alberta

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is urging her Ontario counterpart Doug Ford to mind his own business when it comes to talk of separating from Canada. Smith announced this week that she doesn’t want Alberta to leave Canada but, if enough residents sign a petition asking for a referendum on it, she’ll make sure […]

Other

12 h. ago Battery makers fined millions in Ontario for not meeting recycling targets

An Ontario recycling body has fined three major battery manufacturers millions of dollars for failing to meet battery recycling requirements in 2023.

Economics

13 h. ago Critics slam Ontario for proposal to create zones where projects are exempt from laws

Critics say it's a power grab to ensure projects like Doug Ford's proposed tunnel under Highway 401 and mining critical minerals in the north get done with little resistance.

Other

14 h. ago Ontario man held in Dominican Republic for months after being wrongly accused of crime

One Canadian's Dominican Republic trip turned into a months-long ordeal after a case of mistaken identity and delays left him stranded.What should have been a relaxing one-week vacation in the Caribbean has become a nightmare for David Bennett and his wife Jane Wilcox. The communications and PR professionals have been together for 16 years and live in Burlington, Ont."We have a deep and special relationship. We work together, we play together, and we are active members in our community," said Wilcox.In an interview, she told us they arrived in the Dominican Republic on Feb. 28 with another couple and had "a lovely trip" in Punta Cana. But their vacation soon turned into a bureaucratic nightmare at Punta Cana International Airport on their way home on March 7.Wilcox recalled how they were going through customs when Bennett was pulled aside and taken to an interrogation room for questioning."I was able to join him. Officials showed us a...

Events

14 h. ago Ontario has new path to budget balance, Ford signals amid need for tariff relief

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is signalling that his government’s upcoming budget may not be balanced, as the province needs to support people in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Ford announced today that in the Ontario budget to be tabled May 15, the province will be adding nearly $1 billion over three years […]

Economics

15 h. ago HORIE: Ontario needs policy that matches its housing ambition

Ontario’s housing system is no longer just strained – it’s stalled. Uncertainty in the development process and a lack of consistency in policy are major barriers that need to be addressed to get homes built. With an ambitious target set by Ontario of building 1.5 million homes by 2031, this benchmark reflects the urgency of […]

Events

15 h. ago A new concert event is on the horizon for London, to be held on the tarmac at London International Airport and it promises to be the largest musical event in London’s history.

A new concert event is on the horizon for London, to be held on the tarmac at London International Airport as organizers promise it will be the largest musical event in the city’s history.

Society

16 h. ago Ontario ethics watchdog closes Greenbelt investigation into former cabinet minister

The integrity commissioner's office confirmed that a complaint from NDP Leader Marit Stiles, who wrote to complain about Kaleed Rasheed in October 2023, had been closed.

Politics

16 h. ago OHL finals: Is London Knights captain Denver Barkey able to play?

There are two big questions heading into the Ontario Hockey League championship series.

Sport

16 h. ago OHL final: Is London Knights captain Denver Barkey able to play?

There are two big questions heading into the Ontario Hockey League championship series.

Sport

17 h. ago Canadians want to visit Toronto way more than any U.S. cities in 2025

As more Canadians reconsider travel to the U.S. this year, many are choosing to explore domestic getaways and international destinations.California's governor is trying to convince Canadians to travel to the Golden State, which promises beaches, vineyards, and outdoor adventure. It turns out that Canadians are still looking for all those things, but they're just willing to travel within the country or venture further to avoid travelling south of the border.Although some Canadians are still choosing to travel to the U.S., others are looking to explore options near and far. Skyscanner, a travel search aggregator, has just released its latest Smarter Summer Report, detailing how Canadians can plan budget-friendly trips and where they're headed.According to the report, 68 per cent of Canadians are still looking to book their summer holidays, and 76 per cent of adventurous Canadians are “open to lesser-known destinations in exchange for better value.”"It'...

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17 h. ago Jamie Sarkonak: Judges usurp government for drug addicts and cyclists

The Ontario legislature should be allowed to remove bike lanes and ban drug consumption sites near schools — but the courts won't let it

Politics