8 h. ago Canada issues serious update to warning for travellers heading to Italy

Canada just updated its travel advisory for parts of Italy ahead of a major sporting event.The Canadian government issued the new travel alert last Friday, warning tourists of safety and security risks in northern Italy during the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.The Olympic Winter Games are set to take place from Feb. 6 to 22, 2026, followed by the Paralympic Winter Games from March 6 to 15, 2026."Venues for the Games will be spread out across several destinations in northern Italy," reads the travel advisory. "Roads and public transportation services may be impacted by winter weather or increased demand."The alert advises Canadians to plan their trips carefully and leave plenty of time to travel between locations.It's also warning travellers to be aware of thieves and pickpockets in crowded areas."People may approach you on the street to sell tickets to events. You should only purchase event tickets through the ...

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3 d. ago Ontario’s Proposed MGA Rule Impacts Small Advisors and Risks Driving Up Costs and Accessibility of Advice for Consumers

Advocis urges the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) to revisit the proposed approach before introducing new fees and a rule that could significantly impact access to financial advice particularly when Canadians need this advice more than ever Toronto, ON, Nov. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FSRA is proposing a sweeping new rule that […]

Economics

4 d. ago Laval daycare bus crash driver shouldn't be designated 'high risk accused': defence

Pierre Ny St-Amand was found not criminally responsible for the crash that killed two children, and his lawyer says the designation is an unfair punishment.

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4 d. ago Toronto brothers were almost evicted for being a single penny short on rent

Two brothers in Toronto narrowly avoided eviction late last year over a one-cent shortfall, and tenant advocates say it reveals just how dicey renting has become in Ontario, and how proposed legislation could make it even worse. According to the York South-Weston Tenant Union, Toronto brothers Olliver and Carl received an eviction order last year without a hearing or warning. Based on documents supplied by the union, their landlord filed for eviction after the brothers paid $1,860 instead of the required $1860.01, just a one-cent difference. Thankfully, with the help of the union, the brothers were able to "set aside" the order, which allows tenants to contest an eviction after it has been issued. However, the union warns that under the proposed legislation introduced by the Ford government, that option could disappear altogether. The eviction order received by the brothers. Photo: York South-Weston Tenant Union.Last month, the provincial government introduc...

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2 w. ago Ontario proposes consolidating its 36 conservation authorities under new agency

Province says there's "unnecessary duplication" under current system.

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2 w. ago Rising Costs and Access to Credit Weighs on Business Owners, New Equifax Canada Survey Finds

– Wages top expenses as Canadian small business owners surveyed say they are struggling to stay profitable – TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canadian entrepreneurs are heading into the final few months of 2025 and cite mounting financial pressure due to rising costs, slowing demand, and a lack of confidence in their credit […]

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2 w. ago Maisons neuves et premiers acheteurs: un allègement de taxe en Ontario, mais pas au Québec

Québec n’imitera pas l’Ontario qui propose comme le fédéral de rembourser sa part de la TPS/TVH sur les logements neufs pour les premiers acheteurs.

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2 w. ago Ontario proposes to cut home prices by up to $80K for some buyers

The Ontario government unveiled a plan on Tuesday proposing to cut home prices by up to $80,000 for first-time buyers in the province — and if a corresponding federal government proposal passes, some buyers will be saving as much as $130,000 on their new homes.Even with home prices in the province on the decline, home ownership remains far out of reach for many Ontario residents — a sustained issue that, after years of heel-dragging, governments are starting to address through tax rebates.The latest proposed rebate would see the 8 per cent provincial share of HST cut for first-time home buyers on new homes priced as high as $1 million.In dollar figures, that rebate would slash up to $80,000 off the cost of a new home, which, when combined with a matching rebate proposed by the federal government to slash its 5 per cent share of the HST, would combine for $130,000 in savings.The Ford government plans to include the proposal in its upcoming 2025 Fall Economic Statement, ha...

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2 w. ago Ford government to limit debate, skip public hearings on bill to scrap speed cameras

Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government is proposing to limit debate and avoid public input on three pieces of legislation, including one that would end the province’s speed camera program. Government House Leader Steve Clark is proposing to fast track a red tape reduction bill that includes banning speed cameras, a labour bill and an emergency […]

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3 w. ago Ontario scraps controversial plan that threatened evergreen leases

The Ontario government previously proposed holding consultations on whether to change month-to-month tenancies, with advocates warning it could lead to tenants being kicked out.

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3 w. ago Proposed changes to landlord tenant rules in Ontario have renters in a panic

A new omnibus bill tabled in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario has some people celebrating, but others feeling wary due to the changes it proposes to landlord and tenant rules in the province.Premier Doug Ford's Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act 2025 is one in a line of new pieces of legislation aimed to address the province's housing crisis by cutting the bureaucracy surrounding the construction of new homes (and other infrastructure), along with decreasing backlogs at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB), among other things.Announced on Thursday, the bill's key actions include reviewing the Ontario Building Code to "reduce regulatory burdens and costs," streamlining building approvals, rolling out a single set of road construction standards to apply province-wide, and "improving the speed and fairness of processes" while also "limiting bad actors from abusing the system" at the LTB.  It...

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3 w. ago OREA Statement on Government of Ontario’s Proposed Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act

TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — “If we want to protect Ontario workers, create economic prosperity across the province, and build strong communities, we need our leaders to take bold action and get shovels in the ground to build more housing and infrastructure. Luckily, the latest housing legislation introduced today by the Government of […]

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3 w. ago Tesla recalls more than 63,000 Cybertrucks because the front lights are too bright

Tesla is recalling more than 63,000 Cybertrucks in the U.S. because the front lights are too bright, which may cause a distraction to other drivers and increase the risk of a collision. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that the recall includes certain Cybertrucks with a model year between 2024 and 2026. The vehicles […]

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3 w. ago Toronto intersection plagued by 'infuriated' drivers now considered urgent safety risk

A Toronto intersection where frustrated motorists wait out throngs of pedestrians has been identified as an "urgent" safety risk, prompting the City to explore new turning restrictions.The corner of St. George and Ursula Franklin streets regularly sees large crowds of students from the University of Toronto's St. George Campus. This pedestrian flow causes regular confrontations with impatient motorists attempting to find a gap in foot traffic to turn west onto Ursula Franklin from St. George.With tempers flaring and the fall semester now in full swing, the school is raising urgent concerns about the problematic intersection and seeking a fix before someone gets killed.In response to these concerns, Dianne Saxe, City Councillor for Ward 11, University-Rosedale, has requested changes to traffic rules at the intersection.In a letter addressed to Toronto and East York Community Council members ahead of an Oct. 22 meeting, Saxe noted that  "heavy pedestr...

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3 w. ago Saviynt Announces Integration with the CrowdStrike Falcon Platform

LOS ANGELES — Saviynt today announced a new integration with the CrowdStrike Falcon® platform, now available on the CrowdStrike Marketplace. The bidirectional integration enables Saviynt to leverage CrowdStrike’s industry-leading endpoint, identity, and cloud telemetry to drive dynamic, risk-based access governance decisions, while CrowdStrike Falcon® Next-Gen SIEM ingests Saviynt identity data to deliver unified visibility, faster […]

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3 w. ago Philips 1000 Series Electronic Deadbolt Lock and Handle Set Now Available at Costco Canada

TORONTO, Oct. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Philips 1000 Series Electronic Deadbolt Lock and Handle Set is now available in Costco Canada warehouses and online at Costco.ca. The new bundle offers Canadian households a complete smart access solution, combining advanced security technology and a modern, durable design under the Philips Home Access portfolio. Smarter Security, […]

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4 w. ago Navacord Partners with Cyberwrite to Enhance Cyber Insurance Growth Across The Canadian Market

NEW YORK — Cyberwrite, a leading provider of cyber insurance technologies, has been selected by Navacord Corp., one of Canada’s largest and fastest-growing multi-line insurance brokerages and financial services firms, to provide brokers with a cyber risk quantification solution to bolster cyber insurance growth. This collaboration equips Navacord’s brokers with patented AI-driven cyber risk quantification […]

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