35 h. ago This Ontario city is the perfect holiday postcard destination to see this winter

The quaint waterfront city of Brockville, Ont., located along the shores of the St. Lawrence River, transforms into a festive hotspot during the holidays, offering a curated light and sound show and a themed nature trail among its many seasonal attractions.The season kicks off with Miracle on King Street, a tree-lighting ceremony in the downtown core that officially marks the start of the holidays. This tradition occurs in mid-November, and is swiftly followed by another one of the city's seasonal staples: the Brockville Christmas Market.  Held in the city's downtown core during the first week of December, the Brockville Christmas Market is a single-day affair that brings hundreds of locals together for some holiday shopping and good eats. Visitors can enjoy live performances by local artists while they stroll through streets adorned with festive decor, and shop from an array of vendors offering seasonal finds. @justinpluslauren B...

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2 d. ago Enormous $7 billion 'gigafactory' to open in Ontario in 2027

A gargantuan Volkswagen "gigafactory" recently kicked off construction in Ontario, throwing a potential lifeline to a regional auto industry pushed to the brink by U.S. trade tariffs.Workers mobilized on the sprawling 350-acre site of the future $7 billion Volkswagen PowerCo facility in St. Thomas, Ont., in late October, launching construction work for the colossal new electric vehicle battery plant with an official ground breaking celebration.The Oct. 28 ground breaking — which included the first concrete pours for the new facility — marked the first major step in the plant's journey towards a projected 2027 completion.Frank Blome, CEO of PowerCo SE, called October's ground breaking "a big milestone," and stated the project is "positioning Canada at the forefront of innovative EV battery production."The plant was first announced back in March 2023, and is being billed as Canada's largest electric vehicle battery plant, as well a...

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5 d. ago Someone pepper sprayed Ontario store employee for $400 of chocolate bars

Durham Regional Police are on the hunt for a pepper-spray-wielding suspect wanted in a grocery store heist and related assault, targeting — for whatever reason — chocolate bars.The incident occurred at an Independent Grocers location in Sugog, Ont., at around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6.Police allege that the suspect entered the store at 1893 Scugog St. and loaded a blue duffel bag with six full cases of Dairy Milk chocolate bars, boasting an estimated value north of $400. The suspect allegedly fled the store, but not before reportedly pepper-spraying a loss prevention officer who attempted to intervene.The victim was transported to a local hospital with what are described as "minor injuries."Police say the suspect fled the area in a dark-coloured compact SUV, and is described as a white male between the ages of 40 and 55, approximately 5'6"-5'10" tall with brown hair and a medium build. At the time of the incident, ...

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7 d. ago This Ontario city has seen rents plummet by almost $260 this year

A new real estate report reveals that housing and job markets in Ontario have drifted out of balance in most cities across the province, with the exception of a few, including one that's actually seen rents plummet by nearly $260 this year. Real estate agency Zoocasa analyzed rent prices and unemployment rates across Canada from January to September 2025 to see how unemployment trends are affecting housing trends.Although the report notes that in a healthy economy, unemployment rates range between 3.5 and 4.5 per cent, none of the Ontario cities analyzed had an unemployment rate below 5.7 per cent. However, while several cities recorded increases in average rents despite high unemployment rates, a handful of Ontario municipalities experienced declines in average rent during the first nine months of 2025.Rent prices versus unemployment rates in Canadian cities from January to September 2025. Source: Zoocasa.In Toronto, the average rent in January was $2,360 and dip...

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8 d. ago This Ontario destination feels like you've walked into a movie scene during the holidays

If a winter road trip is on your docket this year, then the picturesque Ontario city of Stratford is a good candidate to pay a visit before the festive season officially comes to an end.Stratford, known for its arts and culture, transforms into a scene straight out of the movies around this time of year. The city's twinkling lights and seasonal decor, paired with quaint shops and restaurants in historic storefronts, make for a scenic downtown core that, in many places, looks like the set of a Hallmark holiday movie.Add in a giant Christmas tree right in the middle of the seasonal hustle and bustle, and Stratford is a charming option for visitors looking for a nearby escape offering some seasonal charm in the winter months. Visitors can shop for artisanal and handcrafted goods from local vendors while sipping festive drinks from local cafes, and explore a variety of events and activities animating the surrounding area all season long.Among the many activa...

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1 week ago Ontario residents can expect payout from the government next week

Monthly Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) payments are scheduled to be distributed to Ontario residents next week.Eligible Ontario residents who are registered to receive the payment can expect to see the deposit in their bank account on Monday, Nov. 10.Are you eligible for the Ontario Trillium Benefit?The OTB is a tax-free combination of three payments: the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit.You must be eligible for at least one of the payments to receive it on a monthly basis.You could get a maximum of $1,283 for the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit if you're between 18 and 64 years old, $1,461 if you are 65 or older, $285 if you live on a reserve or in a public long-term care home, and $25 for the time you lived in a designated college, university, or private school residence in 2024, according to the Province's website.The Northern Ontario Energy Credit is designed to assist ...

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1 week ago Ontario just got rare combo of supermoon and northern lights on the same night

Photos of the supermoon and northern lights in Ontario flooded social media on Wednesday night, as the province was treated to a rare double-whammy of breathtaking celestial events.The biggest and brightest supermoon of 2025 coincided with a display of the Aurora Borealis overnight, and photos from across the province highlighted the impressive spectacle.Even before the sun set, locals were already being treated to quite a show.Last night's rise of the Beaver full moon to the east was soon followed by a fiery sunset to the westbyu/Shutterbug8qs intorontoAt a distance of 356,980 kilometres from Earth, November's full moon — known as the Beaver Moon — will stand as the most prominent of the three supermoon events taking place in 2025.The not so super Beaver Moon.The skies are clouded over tonight for the #SuperBeaverMoon, but the almost full moon was looking beautiful last night!Dundonald, Ontario#ShareYourWeather #SuperMoon #BeaverMoon pic.twitter.com/xC4wR04fP1&m...

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1 week ago Ontario house with a hot tub just outside the city somehow under $500K

Anyone who's spent time doomscrolling through Toronto real estate listings lately knows that "starter home" has basically become code for "condemned shack that'll eat your savings and your will to live."Despite a slower market, the average home in Toronto still sells for over $1 million, which makes finding a detached house that isn't a full-gut renovation money pit feel like a fantasy.But if you're willing to look just outside the city — say, in Oshawa — you might be surprised by what half that price can get you.The living room. Take 200 Court St., for example. This fully updated, three-bedroom detached home is listed for under $500,000. Yes, you read that right — a whole house costs less than your average downtown Toronto one-bedroom condo.The dining room. Nestled on a quiet, family-friendly street, the home is completely turnkey, meaning you won't have to spend the next year arguing over backsplash tiles or ...

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1 week ago Robert Munsch donates his archives to Guelph library, including fan mail and original story drafts

The Munsch archive will be made available for research and display at the Ontario city's new Central Library

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1 week ago Here's what the next 3 months of winter weather could look like in Ontario

With Halloween in the rear-view mirror and the first snowfall of the season fast approaching, Ontario residents are bracing for the colder months ahead. But how bad will this winter be for Canada's most populous province?Long-range forecasts for this coming winter range from "mostly wet and mild" to "traditional winter patterns," and the latest three-month outlook from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) isn't exactly offering much additional clarity.The government climate agency releases a three-month probabilistic forecast at the start of each month. In contrast to localized long-term forecasts highlighting specific weather systems, Environment Canada's seasonal prediction system offers a nationwide forecast of meteorological trends in percentages — though these figures aren't always definitive.The latest data, covering the three-month span from November through January, offers the most up-to-date preview of the coming winter...

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1 week ago Canada's happiest city is in Ontario and here's what it costs to live there

Thanks to years of affordability challenges, it looks like happiness — especially in major cities across Canada — is slipping, although there's one place in Ontario that's faring better than the rest. Based on market researcher Leger's Happy Cities 2025 report released in July, real estate agency Zoocasa analyzed Canada's 10 largest cities to see where residents feel the happiest, and how much that happiness actually costs. Overall, Canadians rated their happiness at an average of 68.7 out of 100 in Leger's report, which grouped respondents as very happy (scores of 9 to 10), happy (7 to 8), or unhappy (1 to 6). After collecting more than 39,800 responses from across the country, the report found that only two of the country's largest cities scored above the national benchmark. To see how housing can influence happiness, Zoocasa compared Leger's report with average home prices from the Canadian Real Estate Ass...

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2 w. ago TWC Enterprises Limited Announces Third Quarter 2025 Results and Eligible Dividend

KING CITY, Ontario, Oct. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Consolidated Financial Highlights (unaudited) (in thousands of dollars except per shareamounts) Three months ended Nine months ended September 30,2025 September 30,2024 September 30,2025 September 30,2024 Net earnings 16,929 42,719 39,492 45,177 Basic and diluted earnings per share 0.70 1.75 1.62 1.85 Operating Data   Three months […]

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2 w. ago Ontario city will host a huge international light art festival this winter and it's free

The charming Ontario destination of Stratford is set to glow this winter with Lights on Stratford, an annual international art installation that will take over the city of theatrical fame, hailed as "Canada's Art Town." Back for its sixth edition, Lights on Stratford is an award-winning festival that transforms the city into a glowing landscape of interactive light installations.This year, the art showcases revolve around the theme of "RADIANCE," with organizers purposefully selecting each piece to highlight how communities come together to experience the attractions and reflect the concept.Split between Stratford's Market Square and Tom Patterson Island — a park along the Avon River — Lights on Stratford will include two distinct exhibit areas for guests to explore.Market Square will host the Canadian premiere of a CHRONOHARP, an attraction first featured at Vivid, an international light festival i...

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2 w. ago Ontario could get snow very soon and the next month promises even more

A long-range forecast reveals what weather conditions we can expect in Ontario throughout November, and unfortunately, it involves a lot of snow.The Old Farmer's Almanac produces long-range monthly breakdowns of weather conditions across Canada, including southern Ontario. According to the almanac, November might shape up to be one of the snowiest periods the region sees throughout fall and winter. The average monthly temperature in November is projected to be 1 degree C, which is one degree below the historical average, and could set the stage for some dramatic weather with precipitation factored in.And while Southern Ontario's expected monthly precipitation total of 65 mm might seem like a lot, it is actually 5 mm below the historical average for November. From Nov. 1 to Nov. 10, the long-range forecast predicts periods of rain and even snow, followed by sunny skies and cold temperatures. Between Nov. 11 and Nov. 24, we can expect more rain and snow sho...

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2 w. ago Ontario proposes to cut home prices by up to $80K for some buyers

The Ontario government unveiled a plan on Tuesday proposing to cut home prices by up to $80,000 for first-time buyers in the province — and if a corresponding federal government proposal passes, some buyers will be saving as much as $130,000 on their new homes.Even with home prices in the province on the decline, home ownership remains far out of reach for many Ontario residents — a sustained issue that, after years of heel-dragging, governments are starting to address through tax rebates.The latest proposed rebate would see the 8 per cent provincial share of HST cut for first-time home buyers on new homes priced as high as $1 million.In dollar figures, that rebate would slash up to $80,000 off the cost of a new home, which, when combined with a matching rebate proposed by the federal government to slash its 5 per cent share of the HST, would combine for $130,000 in savings.The Ford government plans to include the proposal in its upcoming 2025 Fall Economic Statement, ha...

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3 w. ago Ontario city to fine homeowners who block public paths with loose leaves

Burlington council has approved fines for residents who leave piles of leaves blocking sidewalks, bike lanes, roads or storm drains, citing safety and flooding risks.

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3 w. ago Ontario Christmas markets you can check out this holiday season

Christmas markets in Ontario offer the perfect way to ring in the holiday season.Each one brings its own magic, some featuring rows of vendors selling handmade and seasonal goods, and others that feel like you've stepped into a classic storybook scene with cobblestone streets, roaming performers, and immersive holiday experiences that truly capture the holiday spirit.So, if you're looking to sprinkle a bit of magic into the upcoming holiday season, here are some of the Christmas markets you may want to check out to make that happen.Sugar Plum FairThis two-day holiday-themed market will have everything you need to get a head start on your Christmas shopping. With over 100 vendors featured at the fair, you're bound to find everything from seasonal jams and homemade chocolate to stained glass, wreaths, and everything in between.Admission: $7.50 When: Nov. 15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Nov. 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Where: Nottawasaga Inn Resort & Conference Centre, located at ...

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3 w. ago Toronto's biggest bridge in a generation will soon join beloved skyline view

Ontario line construction is reshaping sites across Toronto right now, and even the natural beauty of the Don Valley — now lush with fall colours — is not immune to the change brought on by the transformational $27 billion transit line.A massive new bridge will soon span the valley, and in the process, add a dynamic new presence to what is already one of the most popular skyline views in town.The gargantuan Don Valley Crossing, one of two new bridges that will carry the line over the Don River, will mark the first such high-level valley crossing built in Toronto in roughly a century.MetrolinxStanding at a maximum of 38 metres above the valley, the bridge's balanced cantilever design will bring a towering concrete presence to the Don Valley. 1927 was the last time a bridge of this magnitude was constructed in Toronto, when the nearby Leaside Bridge was completed.Work on this impressive new landmark is now well underway ahead of the 15.6-kilometre transit route...

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3 w. ago Toronto's biggest bridge in generations will soon join beloved skyline view

Ontario line construction is reshaping sites across Toronto right now, and even the natural beauty of the Don Valley — now lush with fall colours — is not immune to the change brought on by the transformational $27 billion transit line.A massive new bridge will soon span the valley, and in the process, add a dynamic new presence to what is already one of the most popular skyline views in town.The gargantuan Don Valley Crossing, one of two new bridges that will carry the line over the Don River, will mark the first such high-level valley crossing built in Toronto in roughly a century.MetrolinxStanding at a maximum of 38 metres above the valley, the bridge's balanced cantilever design will bring a towering concrete presence to the Don Valley. 1927 was the last time a bridge of this magnitude was constructed in Toronto, when the nearby Leaside Bridge was completed.Work on this impressive new landmark is now well underway ahead of the 15.6-kilometre transit route...

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3 w. ago Ontario Line construction sites starting to actually resemble subway stations

Construction on the game-changing $27 billion Ontario Line subway is pressing forward, set to add 15 stations to Toronto’s rapid transit network along 15.6 kilometres of track, linking Exhibition Place in the southwest to Don Mills and Eglinton in the northeast.The generational transit investment is making steady progress ahead of its central tunnel through downtown Toronto, which will include stations at King/Bathurst, Queen/Spadina, Osgoode, Queen, Moss Park, and Corktown.These underground stops — expected to be among the busiest on the TTC network once operational — are being constructed using a range of methods before the twin tunnel boring machines begin their journey eastward from a launch shaft in Liberty Village.Construction methods include mining operations deep below to carve voids that will become future station platforms, as well as top-down excavations. While much of this work is conducted out of the view of passersby, Metrolinx has...

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