84 m. 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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5 h. ago Dream Industrial REIT Reports Strong Q1 2025 Financial Results

This press release contains forward-looking information that is based upon assumptions and is subject to risks and uncertainties as indicated in the cautionary note contained within this press release. All dollar amounts are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated. TORONTO — Dream Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (DIR.UN-TSX) or (the “REIT” or “Trust” or “Dream […]

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5 h. ago More Beer Stores set to close as Ontario convenience competition continues

Last year, the government followed through on a long-term promise to allow convenience stores, grocers and big box retailers to sell a range of alcoholic drinks, including beer.

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5 h. ago India fires missiles across border with Pakistan as Kashmir tensions soar

The strikes came amid soaring tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors over last month's militant attack on tourists in the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir.

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5 h. ago Alberta teachers reject mediator’s recommendations, begin cooling off period ahead of potential strike vote

“This record voter turnout highlights the importance that teachers across the province place on the issues highlighted in the mediator’s recommendations.”

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6 h. ago Magellan Aerospace Announces Report on Voting Results for Directors

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Magellan Aerospace Corporation (the “Corporation”) announces that today at the annual meeting of shareholders of the Corporation (the “Meeting”) the proposed nominees for directors of the Corporation received the following votes: Name of Proposed Nominee Votes For Percentage of Votes For Votes Withheld Percentage of Votes Withheld N. Murray Edwards 48,105,366 97.41% […]

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7 h. ago Danielle Smith dismisses Doug Ford’s warning against separatist threats from Alberta

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is urging her Ontario counterpart Doug Ford to mind his own business when it comes to talk of separating from Canada. Smith announced this week that she doesn’t want Alberta to leave Canada but, if enough residents sign a petition asking for a referendum on it, she’ll make sure […]

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7 h. ago Battery makers fined millions in Ontario for not meeting recycling targets

An Ontario recycling body has fined three major battery manufacturers millions of dollars for failing to meet battery recycling requirements in 2023.

Economics

7 h. ago Critics slam Ontario for proposal to create zones where projects are exempt from laws

Critics say it's a power grab to ensure projects like Doug Ford's proposed tunnel under Highway 401 and mining critical minerals in the north get done with little resistance.

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8 h. ago Ontario man held in Dominican Republic for months after being wrongly accused of crime

One Canadian's Dominican Republic trip turned into a months-long ordeal after a case of mistaken identity and delays left him stranded.What should have been a relaxing one-week vacation in the Caribbean has become a nightmare for David Bennett and his wife Jane Wilcox. The communications and PR professionals have been together for 16 years and live in Burlington, Ont."We have a deep and special relationship. We work together, we play together, and we are active members in our community," said Wilcox.In an interview, she told us they arrived in the Dominican Republic on Feb. 28 with another couple and had "a lovely trip" in Punta Cana. But their vacation soon turned into a bureaucratic nightmare at Punta Cana International Airport on their way home on March 7.Wilcox recalled how they were going through customs when Bennett was pulled aside and taken to an interrogation room for questioning."I was able to join him. Officials showed us a...

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8 h. ago Looming Strike Points to Deep Seated Problems at YWCA Toronto

TORONTO — The workers who run the YWCA Toronto’s homeless shelters often leave work and go to food banks. Many of those who help families find stable housing live with the daily stress of how they’re going to afford their own rent. This simmering crisis of poverty and precarity among YWCA Toronto workers has led […]

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8 h. ago EU seeks to halt Russian gas imports by end of 2027 and ban new contracts

BRUSSELS — The European Union should halt imports of Russian natural gas by the end of 2027 to deprive President Vladimir Putin of revenue that helps fuel his war on Ukraine, the bloc’s executive branch said Tuesday. Under a detailed plan to be presented next month, the European Commission would seek to ban new gas […]

Economics

9 h. ago Terrebonne achètera 27 millions l’ancien golf Le Boisé pour en faire un parc

L’entente de principe entre la Ville et le propriétaire du terrain met un terme à une poursuite de 98 millions.

Economics

9 h. ago Terrebonne achètera l’ancien golf Le Boisé pour 27 millions afin d’en faire un parc

L’entente de principe entre la Ville et le propriétaire du terrain met un terme à une poursuite de 98 millions.

Economics

9 h. ago International airline hiring in Toronto will pay your rent but there's a catch

If you're looking to land a new job, lower your living costs and embark on a new adventure, an international airline currently in the midst of a hiring spree across Canada may just be your dream employer.Securing any sort of gig in Toronto is especially competitive right now, with the entire province's unemployment having climbed to a worrying high and slated to rise still — all while residents are feeling the crunch of exorbitant (and rising) prices for nearly everything.With this in mind, the unique work perks offered by Emirates, which is regularly rated as one of the world's top carriers, may be of particular interest to local candidates interested in taking their career to the skies.On top of the discounted travel, health insurance and other benefits that the standard airline extends to its staff, Emirates offers a tax-free salary by virtue of the brand being based in the UAE, an i...

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9 h. 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 […]

Economics

10 h. ago HORIE: Ontario needs policy that matches its housing ambition

Ontario’s housing system is no longer just strained – it’s stalled. Uncertainty in the development process and a lack of consistency in policy are major barriers that need to be addressed to get homes built. With an ambitious target set by Ontario of building 1.5 million homes by 2031, this benchmark reflects the urgency of […]

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10 h. ago Ontario ethics watchdog closes Greenbelt investigation into former cabinet minister

The integrity commissioner's office confirmed that a complaint from NDP Leader Marit Stiles, who wrote to complain about Kaleed Rasheed in October 2023, had been closed.

Politics

11 h. ago OHL finals: Is London Knights captain Denver Barkey able to play?

There are two big questions heading into the Ontario Hockey League championship series.

Sport

11 h. ago OHL final: Is London Knights captain Denver Barkey able to play?

There are two big questions heading into the Ontario Hockey League championship series.

Sport