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Ontario Cancels $100 Million Starlink Deal: Elon Musk Responds With a Shocking 'Oh Well'

The Ontario government has unexpectedly canceled a nearly $100 million contract with Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service, citing concerns...

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Ontario's New Agritourism Law: Will it Protect Farms From Lawsuits or Open the Floodgates?

Reducing liabilities for farm-based tourism operators is the focus of new legislation in Ontario. The Growing Agritourism Act, tabled by...

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Mental Health Crisis in Ontario: Workers Protest Cuts at CMHA Thames Valley

As the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Thames Valley held their annual "year in review" community meeting today, the members...

World

ONFR: 10 Years of Championing Franco-Ontarian Voices in a Shifting Media Landscape

In 2014, Ontario's francophone community witnessed the birth of a new media venture. ONFR, a French-language news outlet, embarked on...

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Doug Ford Tells Homeless People to 'Get Off Your A-S-S and Start Working' Amid Housing Crisis

Ontario Premier Doug Ford did not mince words when telling able-bodied homeless people to find employment in order to get...

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Brantford Residents Witness Funnel Cloud Formation During Thunderstorm

Residents spotted quite the sight in the skies over Brantford, Ontario, on Saturday afternoon as a thick funnel cloud spun...

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Hells Angels and Red Devils Motorcycle Gang Members Arrested in Hamilton Robbery

Five men who police say are members of "outlaw" motorcycle gangs have been charged in connection with a robbery that...

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Ontario Couple Wins $70 Million Lotto Max Jackpot After Welcoming Newborn

A whirlwind of happy events has unfolded for a couple in Northern Ontario who welcomed a baby into their family...

World

Ontario Couple Wins $70 Million Lotto Max Jackpot After Welcoming Newborn Baby

It's been a whirlwind of joyful events for a northern Ontario couple who just welcomed a baby into their family...

Business

Brampton Man Wins $1 Million Lottery Prize and Plans to Pay Off His Mortgage

A Brampton man has become a millionaire following a recent visit to Woodbine Racetrack in Etobicoke. That’s where Jeyakumar Rajaratnam...

World

Port Dover's Friday the 13th: A Motorcycle Mecca Draws Thousands For a Day of Fun and Fellowship

The streets of Port Dover roared to life on Friday for a tradition that has been going on for decades....

World

Triple Stabbing in Kingston: Police Negotiate Standoff with Suspect After Violent Attacks

Kingston Police have a section of Montreal Street closed off to traffic following multiple serious assaults that took place this...

Local

Budweiser Gardens to Become Canada Life Place: A New Era for London's Iconic Venue

London could be losing a long-time Bud. Budweiser Gardens, the city’s landmark sports and entertainment venue, may be shedding its...

World

Foggy Conditions Force School Bus Cancellations in Essex County, Ontario

The consortium that supplies school bus transportation for students across the region, Buskids.ca, has announced the cancellation of service in...

Technology

Canada Invests $8.4 Million in Kingston Companies to Boost Critical Minerals Recycling

The federal government is making significant investments in Kingston, Ontario's technology sector, specifically focusing on battery development and rare earth...

World

Ontario Reports First Human Rabies Case in 60 Years: What You Need to Know

Health officials in Ontario are scrambling after the first human case of rabies was reported in the province for almost...

Health

First Rabies Case in Ontario Since 1967: What You Need to Know

A resident of Brantford-Brant is currently hospitalized with rabies — the first case in Brantford-Brant ever and the first in...

World

First Rabies Case in Brantford-Brant in Decades: What You Need to Know

A resident of Brantford-Brant is in hospital with rabies, the Brant County Health Unit announced Friday. This marks the first...

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Marineland Found Guilty: Is This the End of an Era for the Niagara Falls Theme Park?

Sunday, September 1st will mark the final day of the 2024 season for Marineland, the Niagara Falls theme park that...

World

Tragedy Strikes Sauble Beach: 22-Year-Old Drowns While Swimming

A young adult drowned at Sauble Beach in South Bruce Peninsula. Emergency services responded to a report of two people...

World

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southwestern Ontario: Tornadoes Possible

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued by Environment Canada for the area, affecting most of southwestern Ontario, stretching from...

World

Amber Alert for Missing Five-Year-Old in Quebec Cancelled: Child Found Safe in Ontario

An Amber Alert that was issued for both Quebec and Ontario for a five-year-old boy on Tuesday has been cancelled...

Local

Midland, Ontario Under Boil Water Advisory Following Major Water Main Break

An early-morning water main break in east-end Midland has forced the health unit to put a boil water advisory in...

World

Heat Warning Issued for Chatham-Kent: Humidex Values Expected to Soar

Mother Nature plans on ending August in Chatham-Kent with a hot, damp week. Environment Canada has issued a heat warning...

Business

Loblaw's New Ultra-Discount Grocery Store: No Name Promises Lower Prices, Fewer Choices

Loblaw is piloting a new ultra-discount grocery store in Ontario that promises to deliver even lower prices by stripping away...

World

Missing Markham Real Estate Agent Found Dead: Remains Identified in Parry Sound

York Regional Police have confirmed that human remains located in Parry Sound, Ontario, on August 12, 2024, are those of...

World

Northern Ontario Resident Wins $70 Million Lotto Max Jackpot

The winner of Tuesday night's $70 million Lotto Max jackpot bought their ticket in the Timiskaming-Cochrane area of northeastern Ontario,...

World

Tornado Tears Through Ayr, Ontario: Home Hardware Damaged, Trees Downed, and Power Outages Reported

A tornado touched down in Ayr, Ont., on Saturday morning following an emergency warning issued by Environment Canada, downing trees...

World

Tornado Tears Through Ayr, Ontario: Homes Damaged, Trees Downed, and One Home Hardware Store Heavily Damaged

An apparent tornado touched down in Ayr, Ont., on Saturday morning following an emergency warning issued by Environment Canada, downing...

World

Concertgoers Storm Fences, Injuring Officer, at Free Billy Talent Show in Port Colborne

West Street along the Welland Canal in Port Colborne was packed Sunday for the 46th-annual Canal Days festival. The event,...

World Briefings

Ontario Cancels $100 Million Starlink Deal: Elon Musk Responds With a Shocking 'Oh Well'

Ontario's New Agritourism Law: Will it Protect Farms From Lawsuits or Open the Floodgates?

Mental Health Crisis in Ontario: Workers Protest Cuts at CMHA Thames Valley

ONFR: 10 Years of Championing Franco-Ontarian Voices in a Shifting Media Landscape

Doug Ford Tells Homeless People to 'Get Off Your A-S-S and Start Working' Amid Housing Crisis

Brantford Residents Witness Funnel Cloud Formation During Thunderstorm

Hells Angels and Red Devils Motorcycle Gang Members Arrested in Hamilton Robbery

Ontario Couple Wins $70 Million Lotto Max Jackpot After Welcoming Newborn

Ontario Couple Wins $70 Million Lotto Max Jackpot After Welcoming Newborn Baby

Brampton Man Wins $1 Million Lottery Prize and Plans to Pay Off His Mortgage

Port Dover's Friday the 13th: A Motorcycle Mecca Draws Thousands For a Day of Fun and Fellowship

Triple Stabbing in Kingston: Police Negotiate Standoff with Suspect After Violent Attacks

Budweiser Gardens to Become Canada Life Place: A New Era for London's Iconic Venue

Foggy Conditions Force School Bus Cancellations in Essex County, Ontario

Canada Invests $8.4 Million in Kingston Companies to Boost Critical Minerals Recycling

Ontario Reports First Human Rabies Case in 60 Years: What You Need to Know

First Rabies Case in Ontario Since 1967: What You Need to Know

First Rabies Case in Brantford-Brant in Decades: What You Need to Know

Marineland Found Guilty: Is This the End of an Era for the Niagara Falls Theme Park?

Tragedy Strikes Sauble Beach: 22-Year-Old Drowns While Swimming

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southwestern Ontario: Tornadoes Possible

Amber Alert for Missing Five-Year-Old in Quebec Cancelled: Child Found Safe in Ontario

Midland, Ontario Under Boil Water Advisory Following Major Water Main Break

Heat Warning Issued for Chatham-Kent: Humidex Values Expected to Soar

Loblaw's New Ultra-Discount Grocery Store: No Name Promises Lower Prices, Fewer Choices

Missing Markham Real Estate Agent Found Dead: Remains Identified in Parry Sound

Northern Ontario Resident Wins $70 Million Lotto Max Jackpot

Tornado Tears Through Ayr, Ontario: Home Hardware Damaged, Trees Downed, and Power Outages Reported

Tornado Tears Through Ayr, Ontario: Homes Damaged, Trees Downed, and One Home Hardware Store Heavily Damaged

Concertgoers Storm Fences, Injuring Officer, at Free Billy Talent Show in Port Colborne

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