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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2 w. ago Toronto Michelin Guide 2025 unveiled and here's the complete list of restaurants

The 2025 Toronto Michelin Guide has officially been announced, honouring stalwarts and surprise additions alike.The fourth edition of Toronto's Michelin Guide is here, celebrating the cream of the culinary crop in and around Toronto.2025 also marks the second year that restaurants outside of Toronto in the southern Ontario area are eligible for inclusion, following some surprise additions from the city's surrounding area that made it onto the list in 2024.The guide acts as a framework for tourists (and residents interested in doing some at-home culinary tourism of their own) to discern the can't-miss eateries in the given city, ranking honorees on the uniqueness, flavour and execution of their cuisine.According to Michelin, one, two, and three Michelin Stars identify "establishments serving exceptional cuisine that's rich in flavour, remarkably executed and infused with the personality of a talented chef."There's also the Bib Gourmand distinction, which...

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2 w. ago Northern, Southern Ontario to be connected with new trade corridor

Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., and the Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority have signed a partnership to develop a trade corridor connecting northern and southern Ontario.

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2 w. ago Ontario will see temperatures that feel hotter than 30 C this week

If you're not ready to bid farewell to patio season just yet, you'll have one last stretch of summer weather to enjoy this week in Ontario before cooler, classic fall conditions settle in.While there have been signs of frost across the province already, a ridge of high pressure moving in from the Prairies will bring a period of dry, warm conditions to the province this week. From Monday through Thursday, temperatures will rise back to the sweltering conditions experienced over the summer, reaching the mid-to-upper 20s in southern Ontario and around the Golden Horseshoe. By midweek, some areas, including southwestern Ontario, could see humidex values at or above the 30 degrees C mark. According to The Weather Network, it's expected to feel like 31 degrees C on Thursday in Windsor, and 30 degrees C in other municipalities like Chatham-Kent, Hamilton, and Kitchener. Toronto's weather forecast this week. Photo: Environment and Climate Change Cana...

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4 w. ago Trio allegedly forced woman into sex trade in Southern Ontario

Two man and a woman face a slew of human trafficking related charges

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last month Southern Ontario in for wind gusts up to 90 km/h Friday, Environment Canada warns

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for a swath of southern Ontario indicating strong winds will be felt on Friday.

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