52 h. ago The CTF/FCE Announces the 2025 Norm Goble World Teachers’ Day Award Recipients

OTTAWA, Ontario, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF/FCE) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Norm Goble World Teachers’ Day Award. Established in 2014 and named in honour of Dr. Norman Goble, the award recognizes CTF/FCE’s international partner organizations whose World Teachers’ Day (WTD) initiatives highlight the value […]

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4 d. ago Ottawa's Clarence Street supervised consumption service discontinued

Ottawa Public Health needed the endorsement of Ontario's Minister of Health to get a federal exemption — but didn't get it.

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4 d. ago Ottawa says it will ‘keep working’ with Ontario paper mill to resume its operations

Ottawa says it will keep working to help save a northern Ontario paper mill that cited a lack of immediate support as it announced this week it was forced to idle operations.

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4 d. ago Ottawa says it will ’keep working’ with Ontario paper mill to resume operations

Ottawa says it will keep working to help save a northern Ontario paper mill that cited a lack of immediate federal support as it announced this week it was forced to idle operations. Industry Minister Melanie Joly’s office says it had “come to the table” with federal supports for Kap Paper in Kapuskasing, Ont., which […]

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5 d. ago Edgewater Wireless Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

Quarter ended July 31, 2025 – momentum in Spectrum Slicing™, non-dilutive funding, and capital structure flexibility OTTAWA, Ontario — Edgewater Wireless Systems Inc. (TSXV: YFI) (OTC: KPIFF) (“Edgewater” or the “Company”), the industry pioneer of AI-powered Wi-Fi Spectrum Slicing™ technology today announced its unaudited financial results for the three months ended July 31, 2025 (“Q1 […]

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6 d. ago Northern Ontario paper mill to idle operations, citing lack of financial support

A paper mill in northern Ontario says it will begin winding down operations after failing to secure immediate financial support from the federal government. Kap Paper says it received $50 million in loans from the Ontario government and had approached Ottawa for funding, but the timing “doesn’t appear to be aligning” for a solution to […]

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6 d. ago Algoma Steel to receive $500 million in federal, Ontario loans

OTTAWA — Ontario-based Algoma Steel Group Inc. will receive $500 million in federal and provincial loan assistance to help deal with the impact of U.S. tariffs. Ottawa says its $400 million in financial assistance will come from the Large Enterprise Tariff Loan program. The Ontario government will also provide $100 million to the Sault Ste. […]

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9 d. ago Porter Airlines Introduces New Scholarship and Awards for Future Algonquin College Aviation Professionals

OTTAWA, Ontario — Algonquin College is proud to share the expansion of its aviation partnership with Porter Airlines, including increased support for the Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) program through scholarships and awards. The $25,000 gift will establish the following financial aid initiatives: The Porter Airlines Scholarship for Aircraft Maintenance Technicians The Porter Airlines Award for […]

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1 week ago Ottawa councillor says city should 'refine' but not remove speed cameras

Premier Doug Ford will introduce legislation next month that will ban municipal automated speed enforcement cameras across Ontario.

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1 week ago ICTC and Mila Partner to Advance Responsible AI and Strengthen Canada’s Global Competitiveness

OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) and Mila – Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute have entered a strategic learning partnership to accelerate responsible AI adoption in Canada and position the country as a global leader in digital innovation, productivity, and competitiveness. Canada’s economy faces well-documented productivity challenges […]

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1 week ago Takeaways: Shane Pinto's scores OT winner for Ottawa Senators with cuts looming

Even a pre-season victory in the Battle of Ontario feels good for the Ottawa Senators. Shane Pinto played the role of hero as he scored his second of the game only 16 seconds into overtime to lead the Senators to a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night at Scotiabank Arena, with […]

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1 week ago NPF Benevolent Foundation Receives $3.5 million Endowment at Second Gala to Honour the Serge

OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Police Federation Benevolent Foundation is grateful to announce receipt of a $3.5 million endowment from the former Mounted Police Members’ Legal Fund at the second National Police Federation Benevolent Foundation Gala “Honour the Serge, Giving Back to Those Who Gave All”, held at the Westin […]

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1 week ago Most municipalities get a failing grade when it comes to meeting their housing targets

Vaughan, Ont., Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Most municipalities in the Greater Golden Horseshoe, including the City of Toronto, have been given a failing grade in a comprehensive new report done by the University of Ottawa’s Missing Middle Initiative for the Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON). Disturbingly, of the 34 municipalities that were graded, […]

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2 w. ago Skills for Success Day Highlights the Importance of Building Strong Skills: From the Classroom to the Workplace

OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Canadians celebrate Skills for Success Day, an annual initiative created in 2010 by ABC Life Literacy Canada, to raise awareness about the critical skills needed for learning, work, and life. In recognition of this day, Skills/Compétences Canada (SCC) is proud to highlight the many FREE resources […]

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2 w. ago Ontario premier urges Carney to maintain tariff on Chinese EVs despite canola levy

OTTAWA — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to maintain Canada’s 100 per cent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles, saying the measure is critical to securing a trade deal with the U.S. and protecting Canada’s auto sector. Carney met with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe yesterday to talk about China’s canola […]

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2 w. ago You can now buy and reload Presto cards at No Frills locations in Ontario

Buying or loading up a Presto card just got a whole lot easier thanks to a new Metrolinx pilot program that launched on Monday.The regional transit agency has partnered up with supermarket chain No Frills to bring Presto machines to five of the brand's grocery stores in Ontario — including three locations in Toronto and two in Ottawa.Metrolinx announced the new pilot partnership on Tuesday, revealing that Presto cards can now be purchased at the following locations:Jordan's No Frills, 1022 King St. W. (Toronto)  Carlo's No Frills, 6220 Yonge St. (Toronto)  John's No Frills, 1591 Wilson Ave. (Toronto)  Chris and Samia's No Frills, 200 Grant Carman Dr. (Ottawa)  Connor and Kennedy's No Frills, 2681 Alta Vista Dr. (Ottawa)  The pilot partnership also comes with the reveal of a new physical Presto card design bearing the No Frills logo, though its iconic yellow branding is otherwise conspicuously absent from the new-look cards.Metro...

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2 w. ago Canada’s Leaders in STEM Education Come Together for Science Literacy Week 2025

OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC) is bringing together STEM educators and engagement leaders from across Canada to celebrate Science Literacy Week. Taking place from October 6 – 12, 2025, Science Literacy Week is a national communications campaign, presented by CASC in partnership with educators, CASC […]

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3 w. ago Telesat announces equity distribution of Telesat Lightspeed business

OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT), one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, today announced that it has completed the distribution of 62% of the equity of its Telesat Lightspeed business to an indirect subsidiary of Telesat Corporation. The indirect subsidiary is wholly-owned by Telesat […]

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3 w. ago OpenAI argues Canadian news publishers’ lawsuit should be heard in U.S.

OTTAWA — OpenAI is set to argue in an Ontario court today that a copyright lawsuit filed by Canadian news publishers involving its ChatGPT generative AI system should be heard in a U.S. courtroom instead. A coalition of Canadian news outlets which includes The Canadian Press, Torstar, The Globe and Mail, Postmedia and CBC/Radio-Canada is […]

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4 w. ago Ontario drove Carney’s decision to suspend EV mandate: B.C. Energy Minister Dix

VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s energy minister says the federal decision to delay its electric vehicle sales mandate largely reflects circumstances in Ontario, and Ottawa should follow through on a more Canada-wide policy after its review. Adrian Dix says electric vehicles remain in high demand in B.C., and any new policy should focus on the main […]

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