9 m. ago Trump Wins Broad Economic Policy Shift as House Passes Tax Bill

President Donald Trump secured a sweeping shift in US domestic policy as the House passed a $3.4 trillion fiscal package that cuts taxes, curtails spending on safety-net programs and reversed much of Joe Biden’s efforts to move the country toward a clean-energy economy.

Economics

28 m. ago Family of Vanderhoof man pleads for help identifying his murderer

Gordon Sims was murdered sometime between Jan. 10 and 14, 2025, and police have released video of a person of interest

Events

35 m. ago CRIME SCENE: 4 males charged after loaded firearm found in vehicle in Mississauga

Peel Police located a loaded firearm and laid numerous firearm-related charges against four Toronto males, including one youth, after investigating a vehicle in Mississauga. On Saturday around 11:30 p.m., officers were patrolling in the area of Matheson Blvd. E. and Satellite Dr. During an investigation, officers located and seized a loaded Glock 43 Compact 9mm […]

Events

56 m. ago Mother of Quebec toddler found by Ontario highway faces criminal charge

The 34-year-old woman from Montreal, whose name is under a publication ban to protect her daughter's identity, appeared in court Thursday for her bail hearing.

Events

68 m. ago Premier Ford Engages with OCEU President as Strike Disruption Deepens: Union Expresses Optimism Following Direct Conversation

TORONTO — As the WSIB strike enters a critical phase, Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) President Harry Goslin received a personal call from Premier Doug Ford this week. The conversation marked a notable development in the ongoing labour dispute that has left more than 3,600 frontline WSIB workers off the job for over two […]

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69 m. ago Canadians now have to fork over new tax to visit popular sunny getaway

Travelling from Canada to Mexico? If you're headed to the state of Baja California Sur, you'll now have to pay a mandatory tax.It's going to cost you a little more to travel to the popular Mexican state that's known for its nightlife, marine life, and luxury resorts, after the government of Baja California Sur announced that the Embrace It Tax is now in effect.That means all foreign visitors, including travellers from Canada, planning to visit the state in the northwest of Mexico will now be required to pay the tax before entry.What is the Embrace It Tax?According to the Ministry of Tourism and Economy, Baja welcomed 1.9 million travellers between January and May 2025, a 3.2 per cent increase from the previous year. It appears that the government is taking steps to mitigate the impact of tourism through the Embrace It Tax.That means that if you're staying in Baja for over 24 hours, you'll have to pay the new tax. According to a release from the local governme...

Economics

91 m. ago Intimate partner arrest leads to weapons, drug charges in Lanark County

A 24-year-old Lanark County man charged with intimate partner violence offences also faces a number of drug and weapons charges, provincial police said Thursday. Lanark County OPP were called to a home in Montague Township on Wednesday just before 11:30 p.m. There were several weapons and suspected cocaine seized at the scene. This resulted in […]

Culture

1 hour ago Add some sparkle to Toronto summer day trips at stunning country

The sunny season is heating up in Toronto, and any wine lover knows that the ideal way to spend a summer weekend is to head down to Niagara exploring some of Ontario's finest vineyards.But the summer sun pairs better with some wines more than others — and there's no better pairing than a bit of bubbly to refresh you when the balmy weather is hitting.Instead of scouring certain vineyards for the few sparkling wines they may have bottled, KEW Vineyards is a winery that focuses solely on these carbonated creations.Premium Ontario sparkling winesLocated along the Beamsville Bench, KEW Vineyards is one of the Niagara Region's best hidden gems. Being in a smaller, more intimate section, the vineyard is a great alternative if you're looking for something outside of the area's busier wine routes.They craft their sparkling wines using a traditional Champagne-style, meaning the wine is fermented in-bottle and rests on lees for around two to f...

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1 hour ago Fewer new measles cases in Ontario, public health data shows

The health agency is reporting 12 new cases in the province, down from 33 new cases last week and 96 the week before that.  

Science

2 h. ago Search for another Vancouver Island boa constrictor prompts warning about exotic pets

The unusual cases have prompted a warning from Sara Dubois, the British Columbia SPCA's senior director for animal welfare science, who said owning an exotic pet came with special responsibilities.

Other

2 h. ago Is the ByWard Market safe? City councillor rejects new claims

Has a new police outpost in the Rideau Centre made the Market significantly safer? That's not what Coun. Stephanie Plante is hearing.

Other

2 h. ago Alberta reaches settlement with two coal companies suing over policy flip

Two of the five coal companies, who were suing the province for $16 billion over its mining policy flip flop, have reached a settlement agreement with the province.

Economics

2 h. ago RCMP finds nothing suspicious after Winnipeg airport bomb threat

The RCMP came up empty-handed after a search of Winnipeg's Richardson International Airport Thursday morning.

Events

2 h. ago Finnish police say a suspect is arrested in the stabbing of 4 people at a mall in Tampere

HELSINKI, Finland (AP) — An assailant in Finland stabbed four people outside a shopping center in the southern city of Tampere on Thursday afternoon before being arrested, police said. There were no fatalities, and police said there was no longer a threat to the public. Police provided no details about the suspect, but Finnish news […]

Events

2 h. ago Finnish police say stabbing that wounded 4 at mall not a terror or racist attack

HELSINKI (AP) — A stabbing attack that wounded four people Thursday outside a mall in Finland wasn’t believed to be a terror or racist attack, police said. A suspect was arrested and there was no longer a threat to the public in the southern city of Tampere, police said. No details were provided about the […]

Events

2 h. ago Alberta and Ontario call for repeal of Trudeau era climate policies in letter

The letter calls for a repeal of the federal Impact Assessment Act

Politics

2 h. ago U.S. added 147K new jobs last month. Here’s what the numbers don’t show

The headline numbers for June masked some weaknesses as the U.S. economy contends with fallout from President Donald Trump's economic policies, especially his sweeping tariffs.

Other

2 h. ago Another boa constrictor goes missing in Vancouver Island, prompting warning about exotic pets

Bizarrely, it's the second search for a boa constrictor on Vancouver Island in the past month

Other

2 h. ago The legacy of Doc, the Toronto Police dog, ‘will live on’ after he passes away from cancer

RIP Doc. The Toronto Police Service Dog known as Doc has passed away from cancer. “In just over a year of service, he made a lasting impact, showing exceptional courage, loyalty, and dedication,” said the Toronto Police’s Association in a posting on its X account, calling it: “A heartbreaking loss for our members and the […]

Events

2 h. ago School Is Back in Session: Schneider Electric Launches Chapter 3 of Sustainability School

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has launched Chapter 3 of its online Sustainability School, a free training program designed to empower its channel ecosystem partners to become leaders in sustainability. This chapter will focus on teaching businesses how to decarbonize and unlock the competitive […]

Society