95 m. ago Some Ontario residents will be getting even bigger government payouts in July

Rates for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) will jump in July, putting a bit more money in the pockets of eligible low-income, working-age provincial residents living with a disability.The provincial government's ODSP benefits pay out up to $1,368 per month for basic needs, such as food, shelter, prescription drugs, and vision care per single person as of June 2025, a number that will increase by 2.8 per cent on July 1.Starting in July, ODSP recipients will be paid out as much as $1,408 monthly — though some recipients may receive more to accommodate the needs of immediate family, transportation to medical appointments, and other factors.So, essentially, recipients will — even in the best-case scenario — receive an additional $40, a sum unlikely to make a significant impact for anyone struggling amid a cost-of-living crisis in Ontario.A release from the province touts the bump in payouts as "the fourth rate increase since we tied ODSP rates to ...

Politics

1 hour ago 1 family, 4 decades (and counting) running London's thriving Centennial Hall

City council has handed aging Centennial Hall another five-year run under the Jones family, as the city-owned venue nears its 60th birthday and redevelopment plans loom.

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1 hour ago 1 family, 4 decades (and counting) running London's busy Centennial Hall

City council has handed aging Centennial Hall another five-year run under the Jones family, as the city-owned venue nears its 60th birthday and redevelopment plans loom.

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2 h. ago LeddarTech Received Notice from Nasdaq Regarding Delisting and Announces Filing under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act in Canada

QUEBEC CITY, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LeddarTech® Holdings Inc. (“LeddarTech” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LDTC), an AI-powered software company recognized for its innovation in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD), today announces that on June 17, 2025, the Company received a determination letter (the “Determination Letter”) from Nasdaq notifying the […]

Culture

2 h. ago Hyphen Solutions Brings the Power of Connected Data at PCBC 2025 in Anaheim

DALLAS — Hyphen Solutions, the leading provider of cloud-based residential construction software solutions, exhibited at The Pacific Coast Builders Conference 2025 (PCBC) in Anaheim, California, June 11-12. As the trusted software partner to over 615 Home Builders and more than 18,000 Suppliers, Hyphen showcased the “Power of Connected Data” through its unified platform that supports […]

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3 h. ago NDP ask RCMP to probe John Rustad's blackmail allegations against former caucus members

In a letter to caucus, Rustad has alleged three MLAs who left the Conservative party and their staff are using texts and recordings to threaten current members

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3 h. ago Rural Southwestern Ontario politicians say no to wind turbines

A Southwestern Ontario municipality has rejected a proposed wind turbine project after politicians received a loud negative response from many residents.

Politics

4 h. ago UCP Needs to Listen to Albertans and Leave the Canada Pension Plan Alone: CUPE

EDMONTON, Alberta — A survey of 93,000 Albertans conducted by the provincial government has a very clear message: don’t touch the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). The results were released by the government after a lengthy request for information by the Edmonton Journal. CUPE Alberta President Raj Uppal says she was not surprised the survey showed […]

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4 h. ago MacDougall: Rideau Hall is the right home for Prime Minister Carney

Living in a cottage on the grounds of the Governor General's residence just reinforces the notion of Canada as a second-class country.

Politics

5 h. ago Spain rejects NATO’s anticipated 5% defense spending proposal as ‘unreasonable’

MADRID (AP) — Spain has rejected a NATO proposal to spend 5% of gross domestic product on defense needs that’s due to be announced next week, calling it “unreasonable.” Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, in a letter sent on Thursday to NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, said that Spain “cannot commit to a specific spending target in […]

Events

5 h. ago Live your best cottage life with free HelloFresh kits at these Ontario ONroute stops

This summer, focus on spending less time planning and more time doing. Before you know it, the leaves will change colours and the air will cool, so it’s important to make the most of the great weather while it’s still in your grasp. Summer isn’t just a season – it’s precious time to create memories that last forever!If you’re headed out for an Ontario lake day or cottage weekend, the last thing you want to worry about is meal planning, a pesky grocery list, and time spent preparing your meal.That’s why HelloFresh is offering free meal kits at select ONroute locations on June 20 and 22.Get ready to grillThe best way to a Canadian’s heart is through a grill – at least in the summertime. In fact, when HelloFresh asked their customers about grilling, every single respondent reported a love of grilling in the summer.Nothing beats making memories around the barbecue. That’s why the free meals offered on this exclusive weekend mak...

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6 h. ago From land acknowledgement to land action: hundreds choose to meaningfully recognize Indigenous lands

Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ territories (Victoria, BC), June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Land is valuable, and so is the idea of home. From historic leafy homes in Saanich and Oak Bay, to new builds and condos in Victoria and Esquimalt, residents on the Island are acknowledging home and Indigenous land in a new way. Working […]

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6 h. ago Chicago council allows summer curfews for minors but mayor vows veto

The move is a bid to curb violence that has typically ramped up during the summer months

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6 h. ago ECB’s Villeroy Says If Policy Needs to Change, Loosening More Likely

The European Central Bank is more likely to further loosen policy if it makes a move in the coming months, as it seeks to remain agile after returning inflation to target, Governing Council member Francois Villeroy de Galhau said.

Events

7 h. ago Opinion: Calgarians shouldn’t have to choose between growth and community

When your rent’s going up or your kids can’t afford to live nearby, the last thing you need from city hall is more political infighting. Yet, that’s what we’re getting from the mayor and some members of council: a false choice between reckless development and no development at all. That’s not leadership. It’s division — […]

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17 h. ago New Calgary community Nostalgia Townlet to resemble a 'European village'

The community will begin with a set of townhomes that go on sale this week, and Jayman Built expects residents to start moving in by the summer of 2026

Economics

17 h. ago CUPE 2073 and OCEU/CUPE 1750 to Rally Outside MPP Chris Scott’s Office

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario — On Thursday, June 19, striking workers from Canadian Hearing Services (CUPE 2073) and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (OCEU/CUPE 1750) will join forces with the Sault Ste. Marie and District Labour Council for a solidarity rally outside MPP Chris Scott’s office at 154 Great Northern Road in Sault Ste. […]

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19 h. ago Fin de la grève en construction résidentielle: une entente de principe signée

L’Alliance syndicale de la construction a conclu, mercredi soir, une entente de principe avec l'APCHQ.

Events

20 h. ago For final budget of term, Vancouver's ruling party directs city staff to find 'efficiencies'

ABC Vancouver tells city staff to sharpen their pencils and find ways to cut a proposed seven per cent tax increase in 2026

Sport

20 h. ago Union slams package company DHL’s ask for federal strike intervention

OTTAWA — Unifor sent a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney and cabinet ministers this week decrying a request from package company DHL to intervene in a strike. That request was made by DHL in a letter last week that was shared on the union’s website. The letter said the change that takes effect Friday […]

Economics