36 m. ago Ontario farmer accused of falsely crying foul over thousands of stolen chicks

Ontario Provincial Police in Huron County say a farmer falsely cried fowl after it was reported that 45,000 chicks had gone missing from a farm in the area back in 2023.

Events

64 m. ago As Canada Embraces the Energy Superpower Conversation, Energy Creates Awards $500,000 in Scholarships to Youth Energy Superheroes

TORONTO, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As national discussions grow around Canada’s role as a global energy superpower, Energy Creates—a national scholarship contest for youth—is awarding five full-tuition scholarships, each worth up to $100,000, for a total of up to $500,000. The scholarships will go to students whose creative projects imagine a future powered […]

Economics

69 m. ago Here are all the new discounts you can get in Ontario with your Presto card

Presto has just announced a new crop of discounts that cardholders in Ontario can cash in on.A Presto card is an essential element for getting around Toronto and the GTA, but its benefits extend far beyond helping you pay your fare. There are a slew of perks and discounts that you can access with your card to sweeten the deal, with new ones dropping regularly.As it happens, Presto has just announced a crop of brand-new, limited-time offers for cardholders in the month of May, so that you can get outside and explore the city and surrounding areas all month long.TorontoAFC TorontoCheer on Toronto's own professional women's soccer (or football, if you prefer) club with 15 per cent off merchandise and general admission tickets up until October 18 when you use the code PRESTO15.CN TowerFrom now until June 19, you can score 15 per cent off admission and 15 per cent off merchandise at the shop when you show your card.Daydream AdventuresThis immersive art escape room is among t...

Transport

1 hour ago Tierney: Can't see any lines on the road when you drive? It's an increasing hazard

Federal rules aimed at protecting the environment are causing serious risks to drivers in Ottawa and everywhere else in Ontario.

Transport

3 h. ago Construction set to begin on 1st of Ontario’s small modular nuclear reactors

Energy Minister Stephen Lecce announced the Ford government had approved Ontario Power Generation's plan to begin work on building the first of four small nuclear modular reactors.

Science

3 h. ago Vector Institute awards up to $2.1 million in scholarships to Ontario’s top AI graduate students

120 graduate students have been awarded a $17,500 merit-based scholarship from the Vector Institute for the 2025-26 academic year Over 800 students have received scholarships since the Vector Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence (VSAI) program launched in 2018 Since 2018, Ontario organizations have hired over 2,500 Vector-affiliated students from AI Masters programs, including VSAI recipients TORONTO, […]

Economics

3 h. ago Major battery brands ordered to pay Ontario millions in new ruling

Energizer, Duracell and Panasonic have been ordered to pay a total of nearly $3 million for missing recycling targets in Ontario.As reported by The Toronto Star, the province's Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority (RPRA) has slapped fines on the leading battery manufacturers. Energizer and Duracell will each have to pay $1 million, while Panasonic must fork over $781,725.Speaking to The Star, the RPRA explained that the three companies recycled only 19 per cent of the single-use batteries they sold in Ontario in 2023 — well below the 40 per cent target. The authority added that the companies were "insufficiently responsive to our previous efforts to encourage their compliance with Ontario's recycling laws."However, the non-profit organization Call2Recycle Canada called the ruling "punitive and unwarranted" and noted that the companies are planning an appeal. They'll have two weeks to do so.Speaking to the outlet&...

Politics

3 h. ago Newsweek Names Cintas Corporation as One of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Gen Z

The business services leader is recognized for creating an environment that supports young professionals in their development and career success. CINCINNATI — Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) has been named to Newsweek’s 2025 list of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Gen Z. This award highlights Cintas’ dedication to investing in the growth of young professionals and positioning […]

Other

5 h. ago Only 7 in 10 Ontario kids vaccinated against measles, rates falling elsewhere. Here’s why

The vast majority of measles cases today are among unvaccinated children and youth, as vaccine hesitancy, and outright refusal, grows

Society

5 h. ago Some Ontario mayors against communities’ financial incentives to attract doctors

But Sault Ste. Marie Mayor Matthew Shoemaker is going even further, suggesting the federal government should outlaw the practice from "coast to coast." 

Science

6 h. ago Ontario plans to impose new planning rules on municipalities to boost housing

The government is relying on a series of changes, like reducing studies developers have to undertake and standardizing development charges, in a bid to speed up homebuilding.

Politics

6 h. ago ‘Trapped’: Ontario man cleared of charges in Dominican Republic still can’t come home

Despite all charges being dropped, an Ontario man remains stuck in the Dominican Republic, caught in a web of slow systems and limited Canadian intervention.

Other

6 h. ago Ontario set to expand powers for new developments to bypass planning process

As part of a bill set to be tabled next week, the government will allow the Ministry of Infrastructure to issue Minister’s Zoning Orders for some developments.

Sport

6 h. ago OHL final: Easton Cowan looks to lead London Knights to another title

The London Knights star forward always has been a big-game player in his Ontario Hockey League career and has the MVP hardware to back it up.

Sport

8 h. ago EAACI Hong Kong Allergy School 2025: A Landmark in Global Allergy Education

ZURICH, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The European Academy of Allergy & Clinical Immunology (EAACI), in partnership with the Hong Kong Institute of Allergy (HKIA), is proud to announce the inaugural EAACI Hong Kong Allergy School. This significant milestone will unfold in Hong Kong – Asia’s World City – a dynamic hub where East […]

Society

11 h. ago Guide to the 2025 Centennial Cup in Calgary: The skinny on the 10 contenders

Brad Moran and the Calgary Canucks host the 2025 Centennial Cup, beginning Thursday at Max Bell Centre. The annual hockey tournament to crown a Canadian Junior Hockey League king begins Thursday and runs through May 18, with 10 teams vying for the coveted championship, won last year by the Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Collingwood Blues. […]

Other

12 h. ago Beloved Toronto coffee shop opens new location after over 20 years in business

A Toronto cafe that's been a neighbourhood stalwart for over 20 years is finally expanding, opening a brand new location in the city.Every neighbourhood has its institutions; those spots that have been there as long as you can remember and that you can't imagine ever closing down. Growing up in the Beaches, for me, that was The Goof (legal name: Garden Gate), but for Mimico, Birds and Beans Cafe fits the bill.Opening its doors in 2004, the cafe has been supplying the community with fair-trade, bird-friendly coffee and eco-friendly goods for the past 21 years out of their charming cafe just off Mimico Square.If you rarely venture deep into the west end of the city, you could go your whole life without knowing it was there, but you'd be worse off for it: the coffee is excellent, and the cafe itself looks and feels like something straight out of Gilmore Girls.As of last month, even more people in the city are getting the chance to experience the magic of Bird...

Economics

12 h. ago Darin Hagen among winners as Edmonton music, film, books and visual arts awarded $100,000

The $100,000 annual Edmonton Arts Prizes have been awarded, showcasing an impressive range of local talent and vision! Longtime playwright, queer advocate and drag legend Darin Hagen has taken the City of Edmonton Film Prize for his documentary Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story, it was announced at a ceremony at Roxy Theatre Wednesday […]

Culture

16 h. ago Ontario to ask for appeal of court order pausing Toronto bike lane removals

Ontario is seeking to appeal a temporary court order stopping it from ripping up three major Toronto bike lanes while a judge weighs whether the plan is unconstitutional. The government served notice of its intent to appeal last month’s injunction to lawyers for a cycling advocacy group challenging its plan to remove lanes on Bloor […]

Other

17 h. ago Toronto District School Board says it got ransom demand over stolen student data

Canada’s largest school board says it has received a ransom demand over student data that was stolen last December, even though the company behind the affected software paid a ransom in hopes of securing that information. The Toronto District School Board said in a letter to parents and caregivers Wednesday that it recently learned the […]

Society