72 m. ago Ottawa Senators, preparing for Battle of Ontario, raise their flag at city hall

Accompanied by owner Michael Andlauer, chief executive officer Cyril Leeder, legendary winger Chris Neil and Spartacat, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe raised a Senators flag at city hall to officially open Sens Mile.

Events

2 h. ago Stunning tulip farms open across Canada this month — here's where to go and when

You can wander through colourful fields with mountain views or even pick your own blooms

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2 h. ago Anthony Stolarz provides edge in Maple Leafs net in Battle of Ontario

If it starts in net for any hockey team that seeks playoff success, give the Maple Leafs an advantage over the Ottawa Senators once the first-round series gets underway. That’s the kind of edge that Anthony Stolarz has been providing for much of the 2024-25 season, not that the Leafs often have found themselves in […]

Events

2 h. ago WATCH: Ford says Ontario Place Therme deal needs to pass “smell test”

WATCH BELOW as Premier Doug Ford tells us what is happening with the Ontario Place deal and if his government was scammed. What do YOU think? Tweet and Facebook us! And don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. 

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3 h. ago Charter challenge against bike lane removal plan by Ontario government starts

The cyclists argue removing the lanes violates their constitutional right to life and has no connection to reducing traffic congestion

Politics

3 h. ago Bird Secures Over $650 Million in New Awards; Reinforces Defence, Clean Energy and Healthcare Portfolios

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bird Construction Inc. (TSX: BDT) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded five projects with a combined value of over $650 million across its infrastructure, industrial and buildings businesses. Defence Construction Canada has awarded Bird a modified design-build contract to design and construct 200 new […]

Economics

3 h. ago Kinaxis Inc. to Host First Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call on May 8, 2025

OTTAWA, Ontario — Kinaxis® Inc. (TSX:KXS), a global leader in end-to-end supply chain orchestration, today announced that it has scheduled its conference call to discuss the financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2025. The call will be hosted on Thursday, May 8 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time by Bob Courteau, interim chief […]

Culture

4 h. ago Victor Montagliani: Travel bans nor politics will impact World Cup 2026 maybe

FIFA World Cup tournament's attendance is potentially being impacted by the U.S. administration but Cup history shows that if you build it, they will come. Even if they're stepping over graves.

Politics

4 h. ago Omers Loaded Up on Stocks After Trump’s Tariffs Pummeled Markets

The Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System bought up stocks last week after Donald Trump’s tariff program pummeled global markets.

Economics

4 h. ago Brady Tkachuk and the Ottawa Senators are ready for the Battle of Ontario

A tight-lipped Travis Green didn't rule out the possibility of Brady Tkachuk facing the Hurricanes to close out the season.

Events

5 h. ago Police officer's use of force on man who died two days after was lawful, necessary and proportionate: ASIRT report

A report by Alberta’s civilian oversight team has found that police use of force on a man who died two days after he was arrested for impaired driving was lawful, necessary and proportionate “in all the circumstances.” The report shared on Wednesday by the executive director of Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT), comes three […]

Events

5 h. ago Ford seeks answers after firm accused of misrepresentation in Ontario Place bid

Premier Doug Ford is seeking answers following an explosive report Wednesday that alleged the European company selected to develop the land at Ontario Place into a world-class spa misrepresented itself during the bidding process. According to the New York Times, Therme Group exaggerated its track record of building and managing luxury spas throughout Europe to […]

Economics

6 h. ago Ford says he will ‘double and triple check’ Ontario Place deal after new report

Ontario's auditor general separately found Infrastructure Ontario had failed to properly assess Therme's application in a report released at the end of last year.

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6 h. ago Ontario resident loses $63K in cash, gold to online banking scam: OPP

An Ontario resident falls victim to an online banking scam after being defrauded of more than $63,000 in gold and cash, Ontario Provincial Police say.

Economics

6 h. ago Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri claps back at critics of the team and Canada

Whatever way you slice it, the Toronto Raptors have quite a bit of work to do this summer.Though the team won’t be in the playoffs for a third year in a row, the Raptors' front office might have one of their busiest offseasons in recent memory ahead of them.The May 12 draft lottery is the first big event on the calendar, with the Raptors currently sitting seventh in the odds for landing the first overall pick.Following that, they've got the draft itself, free agency, NBA Summer League, formal and informal workouts, and a full training camp and preseason before the games begin to count for real come October.Team president Masai Ujiri met with the media on Wednesday for his annual end-of-season wrap-up session and spoke about the challenges of being Canada's only NBA team, particularly in a political climate that has seen a trade war initiated by American President Donald Trump."We are not going to hide under the table because a player doesn't want to come here, or what any...

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6 h. ago Bombshell allegations about Ontario Place megaspa make international headlines

The "revitalization" of Ontario Place — specifically, the Therme megaspa that serves as the project's cornerstone — has become a blight on Toronto's waterfront, leaving passersby both devastated and enraged to see a public green space and mature habitat reduced to dust overnight despite ample resistance.Alarming revelations about the site's enormous future parking garage, plans to extend the development over the lake, the lack of environmental assessments involved, and more have emerged in the years since the overhaul of the 155-acre property was first announced.But the latest update, which comes via a damning New York Times investigation published on Wednesday, may be the most scandalous yet.While most would agree that the long-defunct amusement park could have benefited from an overhaul, NYT — which is already very familiar with the Ontario Place saga — elucidates why Therme was, as many community members al...

Society

6 h. ago From forest to fine dining: Spring gets a star turn at Published on Main

Titled Green is an 11-course celebration of spring, featuring local herbs, flowers and vegetables, Manitoba pickerel, and creative desserts and cocktails.

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7 h. ago Here’s what happened when a taxpayer claimed a swimming pool as a medical expense

Jamie Golombek: Ontario couple with a disabled son installed it for him during COVID in what tax judge called a ‘tragic’ case

Economics

7 h. ago Ontario man charged after being accused of luring, assaulting Winnipeg teen

Police said they found the suspect with the victim at a Winnipeg home and allege that the girl was sexually assaulted at the same location.

Events

7 h. ago Toronto casino fined $120,000 for not detecting alleged cheating scheme

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a $120,000 fine against Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto for failing to to detect an alleged cheat-at-play and dealer collusion scheme. In March 2024, the OPP’s Investigation and Enforcement Bureau (IEB), embedded within the AGCO, laid charges against five individuals following allegations that two table […]

Economics