3 d. ago Sienna Senior Living Completes Acquisition in Greater Toronto Area

MARKHAM, Ontario, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sienna Senior Living Inc. (“Sienna” or the “Company“) (TSX: SIA) announced today that it has finalized its acquisition of Cawthra Gardens, a 192-bed Class A long-term care home in Mississauga, Ontario, for a gross purchase price of $32.6 million, including a $2.0 million capital allowance that the […]

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3 d. ago Ontario home insurance rates ‘snowballing,’ and flood claims partly to blame: group

A new report by Rates.ca shows a single claim of flood damage could increase home insurance premiums by 19 per cent, but you could face more costs without any coverage at all.

Economics

4 d. ago Ontario takes 7 of Canada's top 8 places to buy a home right now

If you're actively pursuing your goal of home ownership in Ontario, you might already be in one of the most ideal markets in Canada to turn those dreams into reality. According to a Zoocasa report released on Wednesday, major cities across Canada, including many in Ontario, are becoming more buyer-friendly, whereas smaller, more affordable regions are swinging in favour of sellers. The real estate agency analyzed which markets provided the best prospects based on the latest sales-to-new listing ratios, which were based on the respective local real estate boards' August 2025 data. This ratio, Zoocasa explains, is a "key indicator of market conditions," with a higher ratio (above 60 per cent) signalling a seller's market, while a lower one (below 40 per cent) indicates a buyer's market. Source: Zoocasa. The report found that the GTA is now one of Canada's clearest buyer-friendly markets, with its ratio falling from 40 per cen...

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5 d. ago 2 more suspects charged in Ontario home invasion, kidnapping: police

Police in York Region say two more suspects have been charged in a Markham, Ont., home invasion earlier this month that also involved an alleged shooting and kidnapping.

Events

5 d. ago Christina Giannone Elected Chair of the Ontario Home Builders’ Association

COLLINGWOOD, Ontario, Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA), voice of the residential construction industry in Ontario, announced the election of Christina Giannone, of Port Credit, as the 57th Chair of the OHBA Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 term. Christina is the Vice-President of Planning & Development for Brightwater […]

Culture

7 d. ago Swarms of red and black bugs are taking over Ontario homes right now

It's unfortunately that time of year again when masses of red and black bugs begin swarming homes in southern Ontario in an effort to escape the cold. Boxelder bugs (Boisea trivittata), are native to North America and get their name from the boxelder tree, whose seeds are a food source for the nuisance pests. During the fall, the red and black bugs often gather in huge clusters as they leave the trees where they live and feed on during warmer months to find warmer hiding spots in preparation for winter. As these insects seek out warmth, you'll notice that the bugs gather in the sunshine on the south side of buildings, trees, and rocks. However, when that heat is no longer sufficient, they'll eventually find ways to enter your home through cracks in the foundation and siding, gaps along windows, and virtually any other small opening. Photo: angelaprice/iNaturalist. The boxelder bug can be identified by its almond-shaped body, which is bl...

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8 d. ago Ontario bakery made famous by Keith Lee visit finally getting permanent home

An Ontario bakery that went viral last year is finally gearing up to open a permanent location after a roller coaster year.Ajax's Biscuits to Baskets was little more than a neighbourhood hidden gem run out of founder Suzanne Smith's garden shed before food influencer Keith Lee came rolling into town in April of 2024.At the time, the MMA fighter-turned-food critic, known for his honest TikTok reviews of small businesses, was in Toronto on a tour across major North American cities, taking his followers' suggestions on where to go.Someone suggested Biscuits to Baskets, Lee went, and he absolutely loved it. After that, the so-called "Keith Lee effect" took hold, and the bakery was swarmed with customers eager to try Smith's selection of cakes, chocolates and other confections.It was a response beyond the Smith family's wildest dreams, but every rose has its thorns, and the heightened attention on the bakery came with its fair share of ch...

Sport

9 d. ago Video captures shootings at Vaughan, Ont., homes, targeted twice in a month

York Regional Police have released video footage capturing targeted shootings at two homes in Vaughan, Ont., earlier this week.

Events

1 week ago Lack of planning, oversight led to Ontario home care supply shortages: ombudsman

Patients reported they had to go to hospitals because their home care supplies ran out, and doctors and nurses reported dying people were unable to get sedatives.

Transport

1 week ago Kidde and the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council Unite to Donate Smoke Alarms and Spark Critical Fire Safety Conversations

This Test Your Smoke Alarm Day, Kidde and the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council are partnering to donate Kidde smoke alarms to Ontario communities and fire departments, helping to address critical home fire safety gaps across the province. The following joint news release has been issued on behalf of Kidde and the Ontario […]

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1 week ago French Chateau architecture meets modern luxury at this massive Ontario home

Real talk: Luxury doesn't need to be subtle, especially when it comes to homeownership in Ontario.I mean, who doesn’t want to live royally in a 5000-square-foot French Château-inspired home, complete with tall columns, arched windows, and a glass double entry?The back view of 321 Morden Road.If that sounds like your cup of tea (and you have about $5 million to spend), then you should definitely check out this incredible Oakville home at 321 Morden Road.Maybe your mother used to tell you it's what's on the inside that counts, but this home proves a beautiful outside can lead to an equally beautiful interior.Peep the foyer light.Beyond the impressive exterior, you'll discover a main floor boasting 23-foot ceilings, architectural lighting, and dramatic fixtures.The living room, great rooms, and office are awash with natural lighting thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows, which makes working from home an absolute treat.The perfect room to win...

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2 w. ago Couple in northern Ontario injured after bear enters home, attacks them

A couple in northern Ontario is recovering from injuries after being attacked by a bear that entered their home, provincial police said Wednesday. The incident happened on Tuesday evening in Nipigon, Ont., located around 100 kilometres northeast of Thunder Bay. The bear walked into the home when the residents opened their back door to let […]

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2 w. ago Bear enters Ontario home, attacks couple who let their dog outside

An Ontario couple were hurt on Tuesday after a bear entered their home when they let their dog out and attacked them.

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2 w. ago Video shows Ontario senior being robbed in broad daylight at her home

Police are calling it distraction theft. In the video, the victim doesn't notice anything amiss; instead she thanks the suspect for the fake necklace

Transport

2 w. ago Nobody is building homes in Ontario anymore as market tumbles

Ontario is has found itself in quite the confounding real estate situation, with officials issuing urgent calls for more new housing while a record number of homes sit up for sale each month, untouched.With home sales in such a lull, developers have acutely pulled back from building in the province, especially in Toronto, while pleading for government intervention in the form of less red tape, lower taxes and a cut to sky-high development charges that have, along with low levels of market activity, stalled tens of thousands of new units.According to a new snapshot from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Ontario continues to pull down the residential construction stats for the rest of the country, as it has been for months while other areas see some recovery.While the level of new housing starts has risen across Canada as of August (based on the six-month moving average of the seasonally adjusted annual rate), Ontario saw a dismal development turn...

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2 w. ago Toronto's new direct train to Muskoka just passed a huge milestone

Ontario will soon be home to a fast, reliable and affordable connection between downtown Toronto and cottage country thanks to the return of the legendary Northlander train, which just took another huge leap toward opening.City dwellers looking to access the countless natural wonders and other gems that lie around Muskoka and beyond have been without a direct transit option for more than a decade since the rail line, which had carried passengers under various names for more than a century, was pulled from service in 2012.But, stakeholders have since decided to revive it to meet demand, with a draft plan created in 2020 now coming to fruition ahead of an expected 2026 launch.Yes, that's right: you should be able to grab your favourite book and your duffel bag and get to Gravenhurst, Bracebridge, Huntsville or even further north, no car required, within the coming months.The line will run 16 stops between Toronto'...

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3 w. ago RESCON: Lack of affordable homes is only part of the problem

Layoffs in the home building industry have already started, and Ontario has shed nearly 12,000 construction jobs over the last year When individuals and households that make six-figure incomes can’t afford to buy a home in the city where they work, it’s a problem. Sadly, that’s now the case in Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area […]

Culture

3 w. ago Toronto ‘epicenter of weakness’ for housing as Ontario’s 1.5M goal slips further away

A recent report identified Toronto's homebuilding as the "epicentre of weakness" and the latest figures show Ontario's goal of 1.5 million homes is slipping further away.

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3 w. ago Mayor of Barrie, Ontario, declares state of emergency over homeless encampments

The announcement comes after a lengthy police investigation at the site of an encampment led to a man being arrested last month for the murder and dismemberment of two victims

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3 w. ago Ontario man appeals bylaw order after 10 security cameras mounted on home

An Ontario man has made an appeal against a City of Hamilton order to remove personal security cameras that are mounted outside his home.

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