9 h. ago Teen charged with mischief over graffiti in Arnprior and McNab

A 16-year-old male has been arrested and charged with three counts of mischief in connection with graffiti incidents in the Arnprior and McNab-Braeside area, Ontario Provincial Police reported Friday. The youth was then released from custody and scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on June 5, the OPP added. Police […]

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19 h. ago People flock to this Ontario provincial park just to get a glimpse of one special tree

If you're looking for peaceful and serene outdoor getaways, Killbear Provincial Park is worth the trip. While its sweeping vistas and rugged beauty make it a must-visit, one particular wonder stands out: a single, wind-sculpted tree that has inspired countless works of art.You'll find Killbear Provincial Park about three hours away from Toronto in Nobel, Ontario. According to Ontario Parks, expect kilometres of "rugged, rocky shoreline mixed with numerous sand beaches."Though this is definitely a day-trip hot spot in the summer, Destination Ontario recommends making it a longer trip and camping for a few days.Camping at KillbearCar camping is available at one of its seven campgrounds, radio-free camping at Granite Saddle, Harold Point, Lighthouse Point and Georgian, or roofed accommodations.It's important to note that the park reopens for the season on May 9, 2025. So if you'd like to go camping, check out its availability online ASAP.But to ...

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33 h. ago Some Ontario mayors against financial incentives to attract doctors

Several Ontario mayors have been calling on the province to ban financial incentives municipalities use to lure in doctors, saying the recruitment tactic is harming communities that can’t pony up the cash — especially those in rural and northern regions. But Sault Ste. Marie Mayor Matthew Shoemaker is going even further, suggesting the federal government […]

Science

38 h. ago Ontario reports 197 new measles cases as virus spreads across Canada

The province's tally of probable and confirmed cases is now 1,440 since an outbreak began in October

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41 h. ago Ontario farmer accused of falsely crying foul over thousands of stolen chicks

Ontario Provincial Police in Huron County say a farmer falsely cried fowl after it was reported that 45,000 chicks had gone missing from a farm in the area back in 2023.

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66 h. ago Ontario health minister defends measles approach amid worsening outbreak

The total number in the province who have fallen ill from the virus is 1,243 since October

Politics

3 d. 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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3 d. 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 […]

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4 d. ago Faqiris demand answers on implementing coroner inquest recommendations

The family of a mentally ill man who died in a provincial jail is demanding to know if the Ontario government has implemented any recommendations that came out of a coroner’s inquest, saying they believe nothing has been done. Several dozen civil liberty and mental-health organizations have also called for action in a letter to […]

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4 d. ago Ontario to include expanded manufacturing tax credit in budget

The budget is set to be tabled May 15

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5 d. ago Organ recipients push Ontario government to change donation rules

Helene Campbell wants others to have a second chance at life now that she’s on her third. The 34 year old has undergone two double-lung transplants — she calls herself a “French-Canadian double-double” — and believes a change in law can help save significantly more lives. She, and other organ recipients, are now pushing Ontario […]

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6 d. ago Eleven candidates running to replace George Darouze in Osgoode ward

This comes after George Darouze resigned from his city council position after he was elected as MPP for Carleton in the Ontario provincial election.

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7 d. ago Restaurant known for Toronto's best jerk chicken opens second location

A hidden gem Toronto Caribbean restaurant that's gained a reputation for serving the best jerk chicken in the city has finally expanded with a new location.Leslieville's Gerrard Square Shopping Centre is one of those if-you-know-you-know places in Toronto that make the city so unique.For my part, the mall always carried a sort of looming, ominous air. Probably because my parents used to joke that they'd leave me there whenever I behaved badly growing up, but I digress. The mall's inescapable 'Gerrard Scare' and 'Scary Square' nicknames just go to show that I'm not the only one.More recently, though, the mall's been getting a renewed wave of respect — even popularity — as more and more people in the city flock to it for, more or less, one reason: the food.The mall food court has seen several buzzworthy tenants come and go over the past few years, but its main claim to fame, in my opinion at least, has a...

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8 d. ago Some Thames Valley trustees staying put while supervisor runs show

Their embattled school board taken over by Ontario and placed under provincial supervision, some Thames Valley trustees say they're staying put even with a diminished role and no paycheque.

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8 d. ago Ontario man arrested in Dominican Republic still stuck after charges dropped: Family

'We're thinking, can't we let this innocent man get home?'

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8 d. ago Ontario to table budget on May 15 amid impacts of U.S. tariffs

Gov't says it will be a plan that helps Ontario build more, build faster and achieve free trade across Canada

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8 d. ago You can hike into an impact crater from a meteorite in this Ontario provincial park

It's time to plan a trip to Ontario's first provincial park.With over a hundred kilometres of hiking trails past unique and abandoned vistas, Algonquin Provincial Park is not one to miss this spring. But if you need a new reason to visit, let it be the Brent Crater — a crater formed from a meteorite with a trail to explore. Here's what to know.Exploring the parkAlgonquin Provincial Park, one of the most notable parks in the province, is located about three and a half hours northeast of Toronto.Known for its camping, fishing, boating, canoeing and wildlife-spotting opportunities, Algonquin is a must-visit if you haven't explored it yet.Not only is it the first provincial park in Ontario, but it is also one of the largest in the province.It's an all-season park that stands out due to all the activities it offers year-round. According to Ontario Parks, the "essence of Algonquin is in its vast interior of maple hills, rocky ridges ...

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9 d. ago Ontario provincial park has largest visible Indigenous pictograph collection in Canada

There's no need to leave Ontario this summer if you're looking for scenic adventures.A fan favourite Ontario Park soon opens for the season on May 9, and it's truly stunning. Bon Echo Provincial Park is a perfect mix of views and hikes, and here's what you need to know before you go.Located about three and a half hours from Toronto, north of Kingston, Bon Echo's biggest draw is the gorgeous 100-metre-high Mazinaw Rock, which is covered in over 260 historic Indigenous pictographs.The rock has Canada's largest collection of this type of pictograph, and having seen them myself, I can tell you they're mesmerizing.The other awesome thing about this park is that there are hiking trails for hikers of all skill levels. Ranging from an easy 1 km to a more challenging 4.8 km, the trails here can be explored by all.One of the most popular trails is the Cliff Top Trail, which leads to the pictographs — but be warned, it's ...

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1 week ago Ontario gets ball rolling on Highway 401 tunnel feasibility study

Ontario is taking a concrete step toward an idea Premier Doug Ford has championed to build a tunnel under Highway 401. Ford has spoken often of the need to address gridlock and railed against lost productivity as a result of it. He first raised the idea last fall of building a tunnel under Highway 401, […]

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1 week ago Body found in northern Ontario river IDed as missing American man: OPP

Provincial police say a body found in a northern Ontario river earlier this month has been identified as an American man who was reported missing last December. Ontario Provincial Police say they received a request from local police in International Falls, Minn., in January to help with a missing person investigation. Police say U.S. officials […]

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