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

World

27 Dec, 2024

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...

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

World

26 Sep, 2024

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...

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

World

25 Sep, 2024

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...

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

World

24 Sep, 2024

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...

Brantford Residents Witness Funnel Cloud Formation During Thunderstorm

World

22 Sep, 2024

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...

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

World

20 Sep, 2024

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...

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

World

18 Sep, 2024

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...

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

World

17 Sep, 2024

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...

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

Business

14 Sep, 2024

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...

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

World

14 Sep, 2024

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....

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

World

12 Sep, 2024

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...

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

Local

11 Sep, 2024

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...

Foggy Conditions Force School Bus Cancellations in Essex County, Ontario

World

10 Sep, 2024

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...

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

Technology

9 Sep, 2024

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...

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

World

7 Sep, 2024

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...

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

Health

6 Sep, 2024

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...

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

World

6 Sep, 2024

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...

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

World

4 Sep, 2024

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...

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

World

28 Aug, 2024

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...

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southwestern Ontario: Tornadoes Possible

World

28 Aug, 2024

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...

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

World

27 Aug, 2024

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...

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

Local

26 Aug, 2024

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...

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

World

26 Aug, 2024

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...

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

Business

23 Aug, 2024

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...

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

World

23 Aug, 2024

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...

Northern Ontario Resident Wins $70 Million Lotto Max Jackpot

World

21 Aug, 2024

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,...

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

World

18 Aug, 2024

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...

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

World

18 Aug, 2024

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...

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

World

6 Aug, 2024

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,...

Amber Alert Cancelled: Missing 14-Year-Old Girl Found Safe in Simcoe County

World

6 Aug, 2024

Amber Alert Cancelled: Missing 14-Year-Old Girl Found Safe in Simcoe County


A 14-year-old girl who was reported missing in Kitchener, Ont., has been found after an Amber Alert was issued Monday....