NHL season kicks off in Canada on Wednesday as Maple Leafs host Canadiens
TORONTO — The puck will drop on a new NHL season tonight for most of Canada's teams — although fans may notice some differences...
Canada Post reveals Christopher Plummer stamp featuring his iconic roles
TORONTO — Canada Post has revealed a new commemorative stamp honouring late acting legend Christopher Plummer.
The Crown corporation says the Toronto-born stage and screen...
Ontario hospital fires 57 unvaccinated employees; says 98.5 per cent obeyed mandate
WINDSOR, Ont. — A southwestern Ontario hospital has fired 57 employees who failed to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by a Thursday deadline -- a...
Public outcry forces Town to backtrack on public tap closure
By Mike Anderson
The Town is backtracking on its plan to shut down all four public water taps in Georgina, electing to keep the tap...
Ontario announces funds to hire more than 4,000 long-term care workers this year
TORONTO — Ontario's long-term care operators welcomed provincial funding announced Wednesday to hire more than 4,000 staff within a year but advocates and employees...
Ontario looks to allow permanent cannabis delivery, pickup for private stores
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Ontario wants to permanently give private cannabis retailers the option of offering delivery and curbside pickup.
The proposal is part of a...
Phasing out gas generation by 2030 would lead to blackouts, higher bills: IESO
TORONTO — Phasing out natural gas generation by 2030 would result in rotating blackouts and higher electricity bills, Ontario's electricity system operator said in...
Open House at ClearWater Farm attracts hundreds of visitors
By Mike Anderson
A lovely fall day provided the perfect backdrop for ClearWater Farm's Open House on Saturday, October 2.
About 500 people, many of who...
Ontario willing to discuss optometrist costs, but won’t write blank cheque: minister
TORONTO — Ontario is willing to discuss optometrists' operating costs, but won't write them a "blank cheque," the health minister said Wednesday ahead of...
Some Ontario health units tighten immunization rules for indoor youth sports
Ontario health units are starting to take a harder line than the province on COVID-19 vaccination rules for youth sports, but some operators say...
