News

Amputee finds ‘place to call home’ with help of non-profit in Brampton
A man who lost both his hands and feet while homeless says affordable housing has been “a blessing,” and an innovative new ...
Human remains found in Ontario identified as missing Courtice man
Investigators have reason to believe the human remains found this week in Courtice, east of Oshawa, are of Justin, a ...
Planned transit community in Ontario town to attract nearly 30,000 residents by 2051
Residents will get a chance to see plans for two planned communities that will bring more than 40,000 new residents to ...
Stop signs vandalized in political stunt in eastern Ontario
Damaging public assets and spaces is not edgy or heroic – it is selfish and illegal,” reads a social media post from ...
LGBTQ refugee group says number of requests for help has increased
An organization that helps LGBTQ+ people file refugee claims says it has seen a spike in pleas for assistance from around the ...
Carjackings, home invasions near Toronto lead to arrests of Mississauga, Brampton men
An investigation into a series of armed home invasions and carjackings in Mississauga, Brampton, Toronto and Richmond Hill has led to the arrests of two young men from Peel, police say. An 18-year-old ...
Major projects bill moving ahead despite pushback from Indigenous groups, MP
A House of Commons committee is scheduled to sit until midnight to study legislation that would give the government sweeping powers to drive forward major projects. But Bill C-5 will be pushed through ...
Carney heads to Europe on Sunday for NATO, Canada-EU summits
Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to Europe on the weekend to attend summits on NATO and Canada-EU relations. The Prime Minister’s Office confirmed Carney’s travel plans today, after he wrapped up the ...
Weather alert issued for tornado risk and thunderstorms in southern Ontario
The risk of a tornado and thunderstorms continues in southern Ontario. Thunderstorms and wind gusts are predicted for much of the province Wednesday afternoon and evening, Environment and Climate ...
21-year-old driver dead after head-on crash in Ontario
A 21-year-old driver is dead after a head-on crash in Ontario on Tuesday, police say. Ontario Provincial Police said that at around 4:05 p.m., emergency crews responded to Grey Road 5 in Georgian ...
Local rescuer saves capsized students on Ontario lake, police say
A daring rescue occured this week, after a canoe full of young tourists capsized in Ontario, police say. According to the Central Hastings OPP, police were called after an incident involving boaters ...
Street Eats Festival June 28-29 in Ontario town
If street food is your jam and food trucks your favourite way to find it the Bowmanville Rotary Club has you covered with the inaugural Street Eats Festival, being held at the Rickard Centre on June ...