62 m. ago Norfolk County OPP reporting more thefts including an urn from cemeteries

Norfolk County OPP is reporting more thefts at local cemeteries.  Const. Andrew Gamble, Norfolk OPP’s community engagement officer, on Tuesday said items containing brass and bronze, including name plates and screws, have been stolen from cemeteries over the past week.  In one case, an urn was stolen, Gamble said.  “These acts are deeply concerning and cause […]

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2 h. ago Opinion: Province moving backwards by closing harm reduction centres

In 2018, a middle-aged man arrived on my patient panel. I will call him Jon. He was being treated in our clinic for hepatitis C but did not yet have his own family physician. When I met with Jon for our first visit, he told me the story of how he had contracted, years prior, […]

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4 h. ago Should provinces’ measles vaccine schedules be harmonized? Experts weigh in

Each province’s vaccine schedule has evolved based on the patterns and distribution of disease in a population, said Dr. Arlene King.

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5 h. ago Provinces have different measles vaccine schedules. Is it time to harmonize them?

Moving from Ontario to New Brunswick didn’t just mean Jade Medeiros had to navigate a new province with two babies, she also had to figure out a new vaccination program. When her family moved to Moncton in 2020, she learned her two and three-year-old were already behind on routine vaccinations because New Brunswick has a […]

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5 h. ago Harvest Announces Harvest High Income Equity Shares ETF listing on the TSX

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Harvest Portfolios Group Inc. (“Harvest”, “Harvest ETFs”) is pleased to announce the completion of the initial offering of Class A Units of the Harvest High Income Equity Shares ETF (“HHIH”) pursuant to a prospectus dated August 12, 2025, filed with the securities regulatory authorities in all of the Canadian provinces and territories. […]

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5 h. ago Poilievre’s byelection win sets the table for his return to Parliament this fall

OTTAWA — After a summer of rodeos, dinosaurs and door-knocking, Pierre Poilievre is now officially heading back to Ottawa as a Conservative member of Parliament for Alberta. The Tory leader will represent the sprawling rural riding of Battle River_Crowfoot, in the province’s eastern region, after winning a byelection on Monday. “Getting to know the people […]

Politics

6 h. ago Human remains found in remote area of Ontario’s Bruce Peninsula: police

Provincial police say they are investigating after human remains were found in a remote area of the Bruce Peninsula.

Events

6 h. ago RUX Acquires Open Door Technology and ERP Connect Consulting to Power Industry Built ERP Solutions for the Industrial Equipment and Commercial Field Services Industries

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — RUX Software, the newly launched ERP innovator serving industrial equipment and commercial field services businesses, has announced the acquisition of Open Door Technology and ERP Connect Consulting – two highly respected leaders in the Microsoft Dynamics community with deep expertise, loyal clients, and proven technology. The deals mark a major step […]

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15 h. ago Unhelpful weather conditions add fuel to wildfires in Maritimes

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says the weather is not co-operating in his province’s fight against a major wildfire burning out of control in the Annapolis Valley. “Unfortunately, the weather this weekend was not in our favour. The dry conditions continued. The heat continued. The wind was blowing the wrong way. All terrible news when […]

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15 h. ago B.C. fire numbers drop, with blaze near Vernon being held and evacuation order lifted

There are about 80 active wildfires in the province, including five burning out of control

Events

15 h. ago China’s Limp LNG Demand Faces More Hurdles From Guangdong Reform

China’s tepid imports of liquefied natural gas face further pressure after market reforms in the southern province of Guangdong that could cut demand for the fuel from power plants.

Society

18 h. ago TRREB Statement on Provincial $1.6 Billion Infrastructure Top

TORONTO, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Premier Doug Ford announced today at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference an additional $1.6 billion top-up to the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program (MHIP). This funding provides municipalities with more resources to build the essential roads, bridges, and water systems that make new housing possible. This […]

Economics

19 h. ago Human remains found in remote area of Bruce Peninsula, police say

Provincial police say they are investigating after human remains were found in a remote area of the Bruce Peninsula. Ontario Provincial Police say they were notified Thursday after archeologists working in the area north of Owen Sound came across the remains. They say officers consulted with forensic experts and a coroner and returned to the […]

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19 h. ago Teens among 4 killed in northern Ontario crash involving ATV: OPP

Police in northern Ontario say four young people have died in a weekend collision involving an ATV and a commercial vehicle. Ontario Provincial Police say the crash happened at around 3:20 a.m. Saturday on Hwy. 11 near Moonbeam, north of Timmins. Police say a 16-year-old and two 18-year-olds from Moonbeam, as well as a 20-year-old […]

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19 h. ago Unhelpful weather conditions add fuel to wildfires in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says the weather is not co-operating in his province’s fight against a major wildfire burning out of control in the Annapolis Valley. “Unfortunately, the weather this weekend was not in our favour. The dry conditions continued. The heat continued. The wind was blowing the wrong way. All terrible news when […]

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20 h. ago Postponed – AESO Restructured Energy Market (REM) Design Release

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO)’s media briefing has been postponed due to scheduling conflicts, and that the AESO will reschedule when a new date is selected. Contact: AESO Media Relations at media@aeso.ca www.aeso.caX (Twitter): @theaeso The Alberta Electric System Operator is responsible for the safe, reliable, […]

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21 h. ago Canada’s wildfire season is ‘not slowing down,’ warns minister

Canada's Emergency Management Minister provided an update on Monday about the current wildfire activity, especially in western provinces and on the East Coast.

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22 h. ago The top Ontario restaurants that are worth a road trip from Toronto

The days may be getting shorter in Ontario, but there's still plenty of summer left, and what better way to spend it than on a road trip?Road trip eats in Ontario may, at first, conjure up images of Webers burgers in the back seat or a turkey leg the size of your head at the Big Apple — both of which are also must-tries, in their own right — but the province is also home to an army of exceptional restaurants that deserve to be the destination, rather than just a stop on the way.Whether you're gearing up for a summer vacation (or staycation, if that's more your style) or starting to build your itinerary for the Labour Day long weekend, we asked our readers to tell us which restaurants in Ontario are worth a couple of hours on the highway, and they did not disappoint.50 essential summer day trips from Torontohttps://t.co/ZsZSGQ4nuI— blogTO (@blogTO) June 27, 2025From Michelin-starred fine dining experiences to criminally underrated hidden gems, these...

Transport

22 h. ago Une transmission accrue des virus respiratoires est à venir avec la rentrée scolaire

Les taux de vaccination sont à la baisse au Canada. Il s’agit pourtant d’une protection efficace contre l’influenza.

Society

23 h. ago ‘We are in a heat crisis’: Province should track deaths, ensure school AC, group says

Extreme heat is endangering students, workers, renters and some of Ontario’s most vulnerable residents, a network of civil society groups said Monday as they urged the province to better prepare for sweltering temperatures.  The Heat Collaborative issued calls to action Monday including a demand for the province to create an extreme heat awareness program.  Among […]

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