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Aug 24, 20231 min read
Ontario's finance minister cool to idea of municipal sales taxes
ONTARIO —Ontario's Finance Minister, Peter Bethlenfalvy, has expressed reservations about implementing municipal sales taxes,...

Aug 24, 20231 min read
RCMP now in charge of potential investigation into Ford government's Greenbelt land swap
ONTARIO —The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has taken over the potential investigation into the controversial Greenbelt land swap...

Aug 23, 20232 min read
Is brown water coming from your tap in Byron? The city says it safe and temporary
LONDON —Residents of Byron have been raising concerns about the brown water flowing from their taps. However, the City of London has...

Aug 23, 20232 min read
With schools at capacity, public school board looks to cap enrolment
LONDON —As schools grapple with growing enrollments, the Thames Valley District School Board is taking measures to address overcapacity....

Aug 23, 20232 min read
Know how to make your neighbourhood better? The city wants your ideas
LONDON —London communities are encouraged to actively participate in shaping their neighborhoods for the better. The city has launched an...

Aug 21, 20232 min read
Owner of beloved Ottawa yarn shop hanging up the needles after 40 years
OTTAWA —Theresa de Vries, the heart and soul behind Ottawa's cherished Wool-Tyme yarn shop, is bidding farewell after four decades of...

Aug 21, 20232 min read
Capital Pride expects strong turnout at key moment for LGBTQ community
OTTAWA —The Capital Pride celebrations have kicked off with high expectations for a momentous event that stands as a significant juncture...

Aug 21, 20232 min read
Syrian refugee in luggage limbo after forgetting briefcase on flight
OTTAWA —Mohammad Al-Fadle, a Syrian refugee who recently arrived in Canada with his family, is caught in a distressing situation after...

Aug 19, 20232 min read
Buying a car privately? Beware of stolen vehicles, Toronto police say
ONTARIO —As the demand for used cars rises, Toronto police are cautioning prospective buyers against the risks associated with purchasing...

Aug 19, 20232 min read
Toronto mulling a parking tax as it faces major financial challenges
ONTARIO —Toronto, one of Canada's largest cities, is contemplating the implementation of a parking tax as it grapples with significant...

Aug 18, 20232 min read
Toronto to explore municipal sales tax as part of plan to tackle 'unprecedented financial crisis'
Toronto, Canada's largest city, is considering implementing a municipal sales tax as a critical component of its strategy to address what...

Aug 17, 20232 min read
Canadians paid more for some groceries in July. Here are the items that cost extra
In July 2023, Canadian consumers experienced a noticeable increase in the prices of certain groceries, as reported by recent data from...

Aug 17, 20232 min read
Londoners divided on fireworks bylaw, but politicians don't back full ban
London, a city known for its diverse culture and traditions, finds itself at a crossroads as the debate over a proposed backyard...

Aug 17, 20232 min read
Keep your mind and body active to hold off dementia, study finds
A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from Ontario, British Columbia, and Quebec has shed light on the powerful potential of an...

Aug 16, 20232 min read
What you need to know about OC Transpo's 'Shuttle Express' bus service
OTTAWA —In a bid to bolster its services during peak hours and support the ongoing operations of the LRT (Light Rail Transit), OC Transpo...

Aug 16, 20232 min read
Canada’s inflation rate rose to 3.3 per cent in July, StatCan reports
OTTAWA —Canada's economic landscape witnessed a notable development as the nation's Consumer Price Index (CPI) surged by 3.3%...

Aug 16, 20233 min read
More than 300 million litres of sewage water poured into Ottawa River during storm
OTTAWA —During a severe thunderstorm last week, Ottawa's sewage and stormwater storage tunnel faced an unprecedented challenge as it...

Aug 15, 20232 min read
Hundreds protest in Pickering, demand province reverses Greenbelt land swaps
ONTARIO —In a move that has sparked controversy and raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest, developers with strong...

Aug 15, 20232 min read
It's been 20 years since the great North America blackout left Toronto, other cities without power
ONTARIO —August 14, 2003, marked a pivotal moment in history as the great North America blackout plunged over 50 million people into...

Aug 15, 20232 min read
How developers influenced the Ford government to open up their Greenbelt land for housing
ONTARIO —In a display of grassroots activism, hundreds of concerned citizens gathered outside the Ontario Finance Minister's office in...
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