60 m. ago Condo Smarts: Owners must pay strata fees and levies on time

It's a fundamental rule under the Strata Property Act in B.C.

Culture

88 m. ago Dubé may leave after holidays, Legault suggests in interview

The embattled health minister has been front and centre of the CAQ government's controversial Bill 2.

Society

2 h. ago Ontario's most popular baby names for 2024 are out one has been top choice for 16 years

Ontario's most popular baby names in 2024 have been announced, and surprise, surprise: it's status quo. Hey, wait, does Status sound like a good name, or is it just us?For a staggering 16 years straight, no girl name has been more coveted than Olivia, from the Latin word for "olive tree", symbolizing peace and harmony. Back in 2008, before the Olivia craze took over, Emma – from the Old German word "ermen" meaning "whole" or "universal" –  was the most popular baby name for girls.Names like Charlotte, Sophia, and Amelia continue to hold their spot in the annual ranking, and so the top 10 girl names are pretty much the same old, same old.The Province of Ontario's list of top baby names in 2024 also crowned Noah – a Hebrew name meaning "rest" and "comfort," – as the most popular boys' name for a sixth year in a row. Just like last year, Liam, Theodore, Oliv...

Other

4 h. ago Feds, Ontario to sign deal reducing regulatory burden on Ring of Fire, other projects

Ottawa and Ontario are set to sign a deal Thursday that will reduce the regulatory burden on large projects, including the road to the Ring of Fire.

Events

4 h. ago Bunzl’s Annual Week of Giving Provides 4,000 lbs of Essential Supplies to Canadian Food Banks

Bunzl Canada’s annual Week of Giving, in partnership with Food Banks Canada, delivers thousands of pounds of essential hygiene and cleaning products to families in need. BURLINGTON, Ontario, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bunzl Canada is proud to announce its 2025 Week of Giving, continuing its partnership with Food Banks Canada to provide essential […]

Other

4 h. ago Ontario’s new auto insurance rules could leave drivers underinsured, critics worry

While insurance companies will be required to provide medical and rehabilitation coverage as part of the base package, all other benefits will be optional as of July 1, 2026.

Economics

6 h. ago Thailand Cuts Rate as Currency Surge Adds to Growth Headwind

The Bank of Thailand cut its key interest rate to the lowest since 2022 to bolster a fragile economy weighed down by a stubbornly strong currency and renewed political uncertainty, while leaving the door open for more easing.

Other

10 h. ago Vast Toronto parking lot to be transformed with 6 towers as tall as 60 storeys

Ontario's housing market may be in the midst of a crash, but that hasn't stopped the provincial government from pressing forward with its plans to inject density into sites surrounding transit stations.A new Transit-Oriented Community (TOC)  — provincially-led projects that aim to promote transit use by leveraging underutilized land — has been tabled for a vast tract of surface parking lot at 4105 Kingston Rd., next to Guildwood GO station in Scarborough.The proposal would replace the commuter lot serving the regional rail station with a complex of six towers up to 60 storeys tall, introducing 2,534 new residential units to the currently underbuilt site.In line with the TOC model of integrating density with transit, the proposed complex would place its tallest towers closest to the GO station, with the tallest measuring in just shy of 193 metres. The heights are still quite significant in the local context, with the surrounding neighbourhood exclusively...

Other

11 h. ago Head of Via Rail to step down in January as Canada pursues high

OTTAWA — Canada’s transport minister says the head of Via Rail will leave his post next month in a move that comes as the federal government unveils its plans to pursue high-speed rail projects. Steven MacKinnon says he has accepted a resignation letter from Via Rail President and CEO Mario Peloquin, who will officially step […]

Other

13 h. ago Bell: Danielle Smith speaks out on immigration — the Alberta premier is not holding back

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith talks about a made-in-Alberta immigration system and it's got some rules

Other

14 h. ago Brampton man detained in U.S. for possession of stolen big rig

Michigan State Police say truck was previously reported stolen in Ontario, trailer also seized by cops

Other

16 h. ago B.C. government introduces new rules regarding child care hours

Starting April 1, child care providers will be required to provide at least 9.5 hours of care before charging for extending hours.

Politics

17 h. ago LILLEY UNLEASHED: U.S. travel boycott leaving Canadians out in the cold

WATCH: Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he isn’t going to Florida. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says they’re doing fine. Sun political columnist Brian Lilley wishes the DeSantis would leave the Stanley Cup out of it. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the […]

Other

17 h. ago Feds announce plan to reduce methane emissions from oil sector, landfills

OTTAWA — The federal government is announcing new regulations to cut methane emissions from the oil and gas sector and landfills. A federal document says the new rules for oil and gas operators, which expand on regulations introduced in 2018, strengthen leak detection and repair requirements and set new standards on venting. The new rules […]

Society

17 h. ago 3 men arrested, charged for string of eastern Ontario commercial break

Three men have been arrested for a string of commercial break-ins between July and September with 20 different businesses broken into.

Other

18 h. ago Alberta shuts down supervised drug consumption site at Royal Alexandra Hospital

The Royal Alex closure leaves two remaining Edmonton supervised consumption sites, where people can access clean supplies for drug use and supervision in case of an overdose.

Science

18 h. ago Ontario hospitals warn of massive spike in ICU admissions for influenza

The Ontario Hospital Association issued a statement Tuesday, saying there was an alarming increase in cases, which have now hit a three-year high.

Society

18 h. ago Federal loans boost three regional manufacturers as Cami plant sits idle

FedDev Ontario, the federal economic development agency, is providing $5 million in loans to three area manufacturers.

Economics

18 h. ago Air conditioning mandate saved lives in Ontario nursing homes, study concludes

The study looked at odds of mortality in long-term care homes in the province during extreme heat between 2010 and 2023.

Other

18 h. ago Donnybrook with Marlies leaves Rocket low on fuel for road trip

Laurent Dauphin, Alex Belzile and Joshua Roy drew three-game bans after a brawl Friday in Laval instigated by Toronto's Michael Pezzetta.

Transport