Just a few months after a study suggested most Ontarians would like to see a deposit-return program for non-alcoholic beverages, the province says it’s dissolved […]
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Waterbombers from Quebec and Ontario help Labrador fight wildfire, no rain expected for days
Officials in central Labrador say the wildfire threatening the evacuated town of Churchill Falls remained stable Saturday, but there was no sign of significant rainfall […]
Ontario’s strawberry season ‘will probably end early’ given extreme heat
Its was a busy afternoon at one of Reesor Farm Market’s strawberry fields on Thursday. Normally, owner John Reesor sees about 1,800 customers a week […]
As turtle injuries surge, Ontario drivers urged to slow down during nesting season
Drivers in Ontario are urged to be cognizant and slow down for cold-blooded commuters as turtle nesting season is underway. The advisory comes from officials […]
Could the heat wave cause power outages? How Canadians can prepare
As an intense heat wave in central Canada ushers in the official start of summer this week, experts are warning about increasing pressures on the […]
Ontario offering free preview of new provincial park under development
Ontario is planning to open its first urban provincial park briefly on Canada Day to give people early access to the space as work continues […]
Chemical plant in Sarnia, Ont. says it will permanently close by 2026
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ineos Styrolution announced that it will permanently shutter operations in southwestern Ontario after both the provincial and […]
Hamilton’s rural farmers to pay new stormwater fees, settle for relief through credits
Rural farmers in Hamilton, Ont., will have to pay a new annual stormwater fee despite attempts to quash it this past year over claims it’s […]
How to handle Toronto’s notorious dive bomber, the red-winged blackbird
Its feathered, and a tiny bit ferocious. Summer is here, which means a notorious angry bird is back to pecking pedestrian’s heads, including in Toronto. […]
Invasive vs. native garden species: Learning what to pull and what to plant
The City of Toronto’s Patricia Landry can’t resist pulling out the invasive dog strangling vine that she notices in the Glen Stewart Ravine during an […]