5 h. ago HUNTER: Feds, province signal last call for bail at the Crime Cafe

The Ontario government will introduce legislation that will put the squeeze on sureties who pledge bail money. Too often, when the bail goes sideways, they aren't held accountable – financially or otherwise.

Events

11 h. ago Canada’s Tenth Costco Business Centre is now open in East Gwillimbury

240 JOBS CREATED, THOUSANDS OF UNIQUE ITEMS TAILORED TO BUSINESS NEEDS EAST GWILLIMBURY, Ontario, Dec. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Costco Wholesale opened its tenth Canadian Business Centre today, located at 18182 Yonge Street, south of York Regional Rd 19. The 137,000 square-foot facility is a conversion of the original Costco Newmarket which recently relocated […]

Economics

13 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Federal workforce reduction plans show Carney Liberals won't bring spending under control

Ontario Conservative MP Vincent Ho asked a simple question in the House of Commons. He received a simple (yet horrifying) answer. Ho asked, “With regard to the federal public service, how many employees had an annualized salary of over $150,000?” The Treasury Board told Ho the number was 12,971 which works out to 3.5 per […]

Events

13 h. ago What is the religious belief defence? What to know about proposed change to Canada’s hate crime law

The wilful promotion of hatred is rarely prosecuted but remains one of the most politically controversial laws in Canada

Events

13 h. ago NP View: Liberals look to criminalize faith, while allowing hate to fester

The Bloc's proposed changes take the bill from merely redundant to an extremely dangerous assault on religious freedom

Events

14 h. ago «Tout le monde nous prend en photo»: des voitures ornées de lumières de Noël attirent tous les regards en Montérégie

Deux voitures transformées en sapins de Noël illuminent la Montérégie: leurs propriétaires ont passé des heures à y fixer des milliers de lumières.

Other

15 h. ago International medical graduates given another chance to apply for Ontario residencies

This past week the provincial residency program was expanded after a judge granted an injunction against a controversial policy.

Society

20 h. ago Unpaid labour by immigrants propping up key area in Ontario industry

If our healthcare system was showing cracks before, they're full-on fractures now.A harrowing new report shows that unpaid work by immigrant personal support workers is subsidizing Ontario's home care system.Social Planning Toronto and TMU's Dr. Naomi Lightman released an in-depth report examining the working conditions of 25 immigrant women employed as personal support workers (PSWs). Inadequate compensation and unmanageable workloads were just two of the biggest challenges.While sometimes confused for a caregiver, PSWs have the formal medical training that the former does not, and often work in hospitals, long-term care homes, retirement homes, and group homes. Tasks include but are not limited to health monitoring, personal care, medication reminders and mobility assistance.One could even argue that PSWs are the backbone of home care. It's noted that PSWs put in roughly 36.7 million hours of care to Ontario residents from 2023-2024, but, as rep...

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20 h. ago Ontario bed and breakfast lets you hang out with Highland cows

With the winter season fully underway, cozy, quiet getaways are a great way to explore Ontario's natural beauty. If winter glamping paired with highland cows and a bed-and-breakfast stay sounds like your thing, it might be time to visit The Taiga Animal Sanctuary in East Gwillimbury, less than an hour north of Toronto. The Taiga, renowned for its calming and meditative environment, recently introduced a bed and breakfast experience, an add-on to their existing accommodations, which already include a treehouse stay and an apartment for larger groups.The B&B offers guests a choice between two suites that can accommodate two people — the Luna Suite and the Cedar Suite — each paired with a complimentary breakfast cart delivered right to the room every morning between 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.The Luna Suite. Guests have access to the full 10-acre forest and all the friendly mini Highland cows who wander by to say hello. Visitors are encouraged to interact w...

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23 h. ago ‘Unacceptable and dangerous’: Europe fires back at criticisms in Trump’s new security strategy

The strategy targets institutions that ‘undermine political liberty,’ immigration policies, the collapse of birth rates, and the loss of national identities among other things

Events

24 h. ago Trump praises Canada and Mexico for cooperation and ‘friendship’ at World Cup draw

While the World Cup will require close coordination among the three host countries, Trump is battling Canada and Mexico over trade, immigration and national security

Other

25 h. ago B.C. property company says it lost lender, tenant for new development after Cowichan ruling

Talks ended because of 'uncertainties and risk allocation issues' raised by the B.C. Supreme Court ruling in August

Economics

25 h. ago Mayors urge Ontario to declare state of emergency to address homelessness, addiction

Wants province to provide more funding and engage more actively with cities and other stakeholders

Other

26 h. ago Judge rules proposed Alberta separation referendum would be unconstitutional

An Alberta judge has ruled a proposed referendum question on Alberta independence violates the Canadian Constitution.

Other

26 h. ago 2 B.C. First Nations say government is rushing mine expansion without proper review

“We do not consent at this point. We have too much more we have to work through,” said Keith Crow, chief of Lower Similkameen on Friday.

Politics

26 h. ago Toronto man charged with murder of elderly woman; Suspect sought for property dump in Mississauga

Police allege the accused set fire to a house when the elderly victim was inside and alone at the time.

Events

26 h. ago Roads closed after 'residential explosion': Ontario Provincial Police

Ontario Provincial Police are probing what they describe as a residential explosion in Bayham, a rural municipality near the shores of Lake Erie

Events

26 h. ago Ottawa moving to reissue fishing licences to Mi’kmaq group despite Inuit objections

OTTAWA — The federal government says it is proposing to reissue fishing licences to a coalition of Mi’kmaq First Nations in Atlantic Canada, despite objections from Inuit in Nunavut who successfully sued to have the original licences quashed. In 2021, Inuit asked the Federal Court to set aside a decision by the minister of fisheries […]

Other

27 h. ago 'Not an easy thing:' U.S. family rejecting Trump's America spurned by Canadian immigration

"There's just this warm welcome — in America you have to worry about what neighbourhood you move into," said Pamela Smith who moved her family to Calgary from Montana

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27 h. ago PSPP essaie de s’amender face à un milieu culturel qui cherche à tourner la page

Le chef péquiste souligne ne pas avoir voulu attaquer l’ensemble de la classe artistique cette semaine dans ses propos.

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