4 h. ago WARMINGTON: Education minister scolds Toronto high school for playing Arabic O Canada on Oct. 7

Paul Calandra said he doesn't "believe" the act on such a dark anniversary was accidental and warned the national anthem should only be played in French or English.

Politics

4 h. ago WARMINGTON: Toronto high school scolded for playing Arabic O Canada on Oct. 7

Education Minister Paul Calandra warns incident at Earl Haig Secondary School better not happen again

Society

24 h. ago Here are all the ways Canadians can get money from the government this month

October is here, and that means Canadians will be getting more money from the federal government.Eligible individuals will receive a new slate of benefits and credit payments this month. This money from the government aims to alleviate your financial burden amid the cost-of-living crisis.Have big bills you'll need to pay next month? Now is a good time to take a look at which benefits you could be eligible for.Mark your calendars — here's when eligible Canadians can expect to receive money from the government in September.Canada Disability Benefit — Oct. 16This new government benefit aims to provide financial support to Canadians aged 18 to 64 who live with a disability.Applications opened in June. If you qualify, you'll begin receiving payments the month after your application is received and approved."You may receive back payments for up to 24 months from when we get your application, but not for any previous months of eligibility prior to June 202...

Politics

33 h. ago Canadian Oct. 7 ‘martyrs’ events panned for glorifying terrorism

'When you think they can’t sink any lower, they do,' said Raquel Look, a Montreal woman whose son, Alexandre, was murdered on Oct. 7, 2023

Culture

34 h. ago Tens of thousands of Toyota vehicles recalled in Canada for 'increased risk of crash'

Toyota has issued a new recall in Canada, citing safety concerns that a defect could increase the risk of a crash.In a statement first posted on Oct. 1, Transport Canada said that 32,733 Toyota vehicles are affected by a nationwide recall due to an issue with the visual system."Under certain conditions, a problem with the rearview camera could cause the rearview camera image not to display correctly or at all," states the recall. "Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing."According to Transport Canada, a malfunctioning rearview camera image that fails to display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up."This could increase the risk of a crash," reads the statement.The recall impacts two types of Toyota vehicles: the Sequoia and Tundra. Sequoia vehicles from 2023 to 2025, along with Tundra vehicles from 2022 to 2025, are included. However, it on...

Events

4 d. ago Torino and Ocham’s Razor Capital Announce Termination of Business Combination

TORONTO, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Torino Metals (Canada) Corp. (“Torino”) and Ocham’s Razor Capital Ltd. (“Ocham”) announce the termination of their previously announced business combination and concurrent private placement as previously announced on March 3, 2025. Each of Torino and Ocham will continue to evaluate future opportunities and will provide any future updates […]

Economics

5 d. ago Ottawa drivers are remarkably courteous | Letters to the Editor

Thursday, Oct. 2: Citizen readers on good drivers, bad Canada Geese and the bread fixing mess. You can write to us too.

Transport

6 d. ago Indigenous Communities Get New Tools for Housing Crisis as Zachary Knight Enterprises and ClimateDoor Sign Partnership Agreement

Vancouver, BC, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Canada intensifies efforts to address the national housing crisis, Zachary Knight Enterprises and ClimateDoor are announcing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that places Indigenous leadership at the forefront of housing solutions across Canada. This strategic partnership will support Zachary Knight Enterprises as it scales sustainable, culturally grounded […]

Society

6 d. ago Protect Our Schools Rally Takes Over Queens Park: CUPE Education Workers Rally at Queen’s Park on Saturday to Demand Increased Funding, Staffing, and Safety in Ontario Schools

TORONTO — On Saturday, CUPE 1328, representing over 2,000 education workers at the Toronto Catholic District School Board, will lead a rally at Queen’s Park to demand that the Ford government take immediate action to address the growing crisis of violence in Ontario schools. Hundreds of CUPE education workers from across the province will gather […]

Society

6 d. ago Credit Card Fraud Escalates As Fraud Continues to Be a Concern for Canadians

– Identity fraud fuels sharp rise in credit card cases –– Equifax Canada Market Pulse Fraud Trends and Insights Report – TORONTO, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Equifax Canada’s Market Pulse Fraud Trends and Insights Report for the first half of 2025 reveals a sharp rise in credit card fraud, even as overall application […]

Economics

6 d. ago PU Prime Launches Halloween Giveaway: iPhones, Watches & Cash Await

OTTAWA, Canada, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PU Prime has launched its Halloween Lucky Draw Promotion, running from 1 – 31 October 2025. With every qualifying trade, participants stand a chance to win premium Apple products and weekly cash rewards, adding festive excitement to the trading journey. Grand Prizes Await At the end of […]

Technology

8 d. ago $4 movies return to Cineplex theatres in Canada this October

If you're looking for a weekend activity for the entire family, head over to your local Cineplex for a budget-friendly movie outing.Mark your calendar — Cineplex's Family Favourites programming returns on Oct. 4, offering movies at participating theatres across Canada for only $3.99."Weekend plans for the whole gang just got easier!" reads the website. "Our Family Favourites program runs movies on Saturdays, for only $3.99 plus applicable taxes (in-theatre price)."In addition to taxes, tickets purchased online will include a $1.50 online booking fee. Scene+ members only pay a $1 online booking fee, while that fee is waived for CineClub members."Online booking fee allows for advanced seat selection and shareable digital tickets, and applies to the first four tickets purchased in a transaction," states Cineplex.Check out all the $3.99 movies coming to theatres in October.Saturday, Oct. 4 — TrollsSaturday, Oct. 11 —...

Economics

1 week ago More than 3,500 tickets issued in micromobility, school zone safety campaign

More than 3,500 tickets were issued in a recent micromobility vehicles and back-to-school safety enforcement campaign in the city. Toronto Police say the campaign, which ran from Aug. 25-Sept. 13, focused on education and enforcement of micromobility users on local, collector and arterial roads, including bike lanes, sidewalks and crosswalks. Officers laid 179 tickets under […]

Society

2 w. ago Trump tells UN recognizing Palestine as a state rewards Hamas

NEW YORK — U.S. President Donald Trump told the UN this morning that recognizing a Palestinian state amounts to rewarding Hamas for the “horrible atrocities” of the Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Canada joined the United Kingdom, Australia and Portugal on Sunday in recognizing an independent Palestinian state before world leaders arrived in New […]

Other

2 w. ago Alberta to have the lowest minimum wage in Canada as of Oct. 1 as NDP calls for boost

Alberta will soon have the lowest minimum wage in Canada at $15. per hour after Saskatchewan increases its minimum wage to $15.35 per hour on October 1.

Other

2 w. ago Here are all the ways Canadians can cash in on government money in October

A new month means Canadians will be getting more money from the federal government.Eligible individuals will receive a new slate of benefits and credit payments in October. This money from the government aims to alleviate your financial burden amid the cost-of-living crisis.Have big bills you'll need to pay next month? Now is a good time to take a look at which benefits you could be eligible for.Mark your calendars — here's when eligible Canadians can expect to receive money from the government in September.Canada Disability Benefit — Oct. 16This new government benefit is designed to provide financial support to Canadians aged 18 to 64 who live with a disability.Applications opened in June. If you qualify, you'll begin receiving payments the month after your application is received and approved."You may receive back payments for up to 24 months from when we get your application, but not for any previous months of eligibility prior to June 2025,"...

Politics

2 w. ago WARMINGTON: Million People March to fight sex education in schools expecting massive turnout

Organizers say parents not feeling as intimidated this year and they believe there could be more than the 1.5-million who came out in 2023

Society

3 w. ago Surreal images emerge after plane crashes in Toronto neighbourhood

No injuries have been reported after a small plane crashed outside a Toronto high school on Monday night. According to Toronto Fire Services, the plane crashed just outside of Monarch Park Collegiate Institute, near Hanson Street and Coxwell Avenue, around 8:15 p.m. Upon arrival, firefighters observed a plane that had crashed into a fence in the parking lot beside a grandstand. Three people, who are believed to be in their mid-30s to mid-40s, were on board at the time of the crash and were subsequently assessed on scene by Toronto paramedics. Police confirmed on Tuesday morning that no injuries have been reported as a result of the incident. Just attended the scene of a small plane crash near Monarch Park HS. Thankfully no injuries to pilot, passenger, or civilians. Thank you to @Toronto_Fire responding crews for their quick, coordinated effort. An example of our all-hazards response, far beyond just fire. #Toronto pic.twitter.com/GkWsvieOWT— Jim Jessop (@C...

Events

3 w. ago WARMINGTON: TCDSB chair told to turn over items valued at $6,700 billed to taxpayers

Ontario’s minister of education is taking the Toronto Catholic District School Board chair to school Monday by asking him to return dozens of items that he has expensed to the taxpayer.   In fact, in a letter to Markus de Domenico, Ward 2 trustee, who is the TCDSB chair, Minister Paul Calandra detailed 61 items that his […]

Economics

3 w. ago Toronto Catholic school board chair ordered to return taxpayer purchased electronics

Calandra issued a letter to de Dominico with an itemized list of 61 items asking him to return $6,700 worth of items "purchased with taxpayers’ dollars."

Society