25 m. ago Ontario Trillium Benefit payments arrive this week. Here’s what to know

The OTB combines the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit

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60 m. ago Here are the products sold by Canadian Tire that have been recalled so far this year

If you've shopped at Canadian Tire recently or in the past few years, it's time to double-check your purchases, as some items have been recalled due to serious health and safety risks, including choking hazards and the risk of electric shock injury.Health Canada issued alerts and provided further details about active recalls for these products that were sold at Canadian Tire stores and other retailers. While some of these recalls are recent, some items were sold in Canada as far back as 2018 and 2019. This year, items include a children's toy, a snowblower and women's boots.If you do own any of these affected products, you can contact the companies for free repairs, exchanges or refunds. Here are some recently recalled items.The North Face women's bootsRecall date: April 17Thousands of women's boots from The North Face were recalled due to a potential fall hazard. Health Canada announced a recall of the Shellista V Mid Waterproof Boots, as it's possible that the hook of on...

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69 m. ago Review: Theatre Under the Stars' Legally Blonde is the most fun you can have this summer

Jayme Armstrong's production is an explosive carnival of pink dynamite with Abby Woodhouse killing it in the role of Elle Woods

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97 m. ago Copper theft on the rise in Canada with Ontario, Quebec, N.B. the most victimized

Bell Canada says copper theft has grown at an astronomical rate over the past few years in Canada, with a large portion of the thefts occurring in the east end of the country.

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2 h. ago Court dismisses Ontario’s bid to appeal bike lane injunction

An Ontario court has dismissed the province’s attempt to appeal a court order that temporarily stopped it from ripping up three major Toronto bike lanes. Cycling advocates say the court’s decision is a victory, and means Ontario can’t remove the bike lanes until a judge has had the chance to rule on a charter challenge. […]

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2 h. ago Goldcrest, Collaborative Lead Round for Argentine Energy Startup Unblock

US-based funds Goldcrest Capital and Collaborative Fund have invested $13.5 million in a seed round for Argentine energy tech startup Unblock, which converts excess gas from oil and gas companies into computing power.

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2 h. ago AI tools and doctor shortage leading to rise in DIY diagnosis, Ontario docs say

Doctors say the advent of AI and a lack of access to primary care are feeding a rising trend in people trying to diagnose and treat themselves online. They say the risks include trying remedies posted on social media that are unsafe, delaying seeking legitimate medical treatment and being financially exploited by paying for things […]

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2 h. ago Beauty Buzz: The 3 best beauty products we tried this week from Clarins, Josie Maran and Biossance

These are the 3 best beauty products we tried this week

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2 h. ago Canada’s copper trade with the U.S. under threat as Trump dangles tariff on the metal

Canada exported $4.86 billion of copper and copper-based products to the U.S. in 2023

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2 h. ago Ontario colleges face massive layoffs after ‘alarming’ enrolment decline

The Ontario Public Service Employees Union released information that suggests the sector faces close to 10,000 job losses and the cancellation or suspension of some 600 programs.

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3 h. ago Man, 20, dies following ATV crash in Central Frontenac Township

OPP are investigating a crash between ATVs near the town of Parham southwest of Ottawa that has claimed the life of one of the drivers.

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3 h. ago Cuts at Ontario colleges leading to nearly 10,000 job losses, union says

The Ontario Public Service Employees Union says close to 10,000 college faculty and staff have either been let go or are projected to lose their jobs amid hundreds of program cancellations and suspensions since last year. The union representing some 55,000 college faculty and support staff says that amounts to “one of the largest mass […]

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4 h. ago Investment into Saskatchewan pea protein processing to create new Canadian food options

New partnership will focus on development of pea protein ingredients and finished food products Yorkton, SK, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The growth of the plant-protein sector has led to rising demand for Canadian-made protein alternatives that meet the flavour and nutrition profiles of their traditional counterparts. Today, Protein Industries Canada is announcing a […]

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4 h. ago These are all the new discounts you can get in Ontario with your Presto card

If you regularly use a Presto card on your way to work or school, you might not know that there's actually more to that tap than just getting on a bus or a train. In fact, your Presto card can open the door to a range of discounts at major attractions and events in Ontario that you might already be planning to attend. Throughout the summer, Presto cardholders can access exclusive savings on everything from festivals to sporting events and nature activities. A new set of limited-time offers has been rolled out for July and beyond, giving you a chance to make the most out of the warm season without putting a dent in your wallet. Here are some of the current perks available with your Presto card. Festivals and eventsToronto Caribbean Carnival Running during the August long weekend, this major cultural celebration offers Presto users 20 per cent off tickets to various events, including the King & Queen Showcase, Grand Parade, and Fête en Blanc. Make su...

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4 h. ago ‘Pay attention’: Why Southern Ontario is the tornado hotspot of Canada

Summer in Ontario may bring with it warm weather, but last week's tornado in Lucan is a reminder that it’s also tornado season.

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5 h. ago Ontario rent prices keep falling and here's where they're cheapest right now

It may not be a good time to own a condo in Ontario (at least, if you're looking to sell), but it sure is a good time to lease one — or any property type in the province, for that matter — as rent prices have been on a steady downward trajectory in major hubs like Toronto.The 6ix just saw another 4.7 per cent year-over-year dip in the average monthly rent rate for a place, marking the ninth consecutive month of rent declines, according to the latest National Rent Report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation. (By comparison, Canada as a whole saw a 2.7 per cent drop.)As of June, tenants in the city now pay around $2,283 for the typical one-bedroom apartment (which is 0.8 per cent less than in May and 6.6 per cent less than this time last year), and $2,929 for a two-bedroom unit (0.1 per cent less than the month prior and 8.4 per cent less than in June 2024).Renters in shared accommodation pay approximately $1,188 per month for a room, a 3.9 per cent decrease from ...

Economics

5 h. ago «Je suis dévasté»: Serge Lama rend hommage à la productrice québécoise Diane Hébert, décédée subitement le weekend dernier

La productrice québécoise du théâtre musical Serge Lama - D'aventures en aventures décédée subitement avant la première représentation du spectacle.

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6 h. ago Demand from ‘buy Canadian’ movement pushes Purdys to move into grocer Save

Purdys Chocolatier says the buy Canadian movement has generated so much demand for its products that it decided to sell them outside its own stores for the first time in its 118-year history. The Vancouver-based confectionary company’s products can now be found on the shelves of Save-On-Foods, a western Canadian grocer. It was inspired to […]

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6 h. ago Andersen Consulting Advances Cybersecurity Presence with 10Guards

SAN FRANCISCO — Andersen Consulting enhances its consulting capabilities through a collaboration with 10Guards, a service-oriented company based in Ukraine that specializes in providing a wide range of professional services without offering any products (software or hardware). Founded in 2017, 10Guards provides tailored cybersecurity services including compliance audits, gap assessments, and strategic advisory to strengthen […]

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6 h. ago Quarter of Ontario mutual fund dealers have sold unneeded products: Survey

A regulator-led survey of Ontario mutual fund dealers based out of big banks shows a sizable minority are not always acting in the interest of clients. The survey of close to 3,000 dealers by the Ontario Securities Commission and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization found that 25 per cent say they have at least sometimes […]

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