Ontario
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Ontario government benefit payment schedule for October 2026
Ontario residents will receive various government benefit payments in October 2026, with schedules beginning on October 5 for the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit.
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Police Officer and Suspect Hospitalized After Shooting at Belleville Synagogue
A police officer and a suspect were hospitalized following an exchange of gunfire during Yom Kippur services at the Sons of Jacob synagogue in Belleville, Ontario.
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Ontario Penalizes SeatGeek in First Major Enforcement of Strict Anti-Scalping Rules
Ontario has fined SeatGeek $25,000, marking the first enforcement action under its new anti-scalping law targeting inflated ticket resale prices.
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Crisis in Ontario’s Higher Education Funding: Restrictive OSAP Reforms Collide with $385M Career College Scandal
Ontario’s student aid landscape faces a dual crisis as a restrictive new OSAP framework takes effect amid a major $385M financial aid scandal at private career colleges.
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Quinte West Introduces Municipal Incentives to Secure Primary Care Partners and Address Doctor Shortages
Quinte West has launched an independent municipal recruitment program, offering up to $175,000 in incentives to secure primary care doctors and address shortages.
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Former Raptors Coach Nick Nurse Sues Ontario Over $700K Foreign Buyer Tax Dispute
Former Raptors coach Nick Nurse is suing Ontario after the Ministry of Finance denied his $697,500 rebate for the Non-Resident Speculation Tax.
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St. Catharines Mayor Calls for Provincial Support Following State of Emergency
St. Catharines Mayor Mat Siscoe has declared a state of emergency following severe flooding, urging the provincial government to improve its emergency response.
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Huntsville Residents Express Gratitude to Local Healthcare Workers
Huntsville residents Charlotte and Hugh Holland have publicly thanked local healthcare professionals for their ongoing commitment and service to the community.
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Toronto Air Quality Plummets as Northwestern Ontario Wildfires Intensify
Toronto ranked as the world’s second most polluted city on July 15, 2026, as smoke from over 140 wildfires in northwestern Ontario blankets southern regions.
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Quebec Implements Stricter Truck Licensing Rules for Ontario Drivers
Quebec now requires Ontario-based truck drivers with under two years of experience to pass a road exam to obtain a heavy vehicle license.
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Ontario and Alberta Unveil Proposed Route for 3,300-Km ‘Northern Shield’ Energy Corridor
Ontario and Alberta premiers have proposed a 3,300-km pipeline route from Hardisty to Sarnia to boost national energy security and domestic crude distribution.
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Ontario boy’s death from rabies highlights critical risks of bat exposure
An 11-year-old Ontario boy has died of rabies after a bat encounter, marking the province’s first locally acquired case since 1967 and prompting urgent health warnings.
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Ontario Implements Mandatory Exams and Attendance Grading in High Schools
Ontario’s Ministry of Education has announced a standardized shift in high school grading, mandating final exams and linking grades to attendance, sparking debate over equity and professional autonomy.
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Barrie Air Show Returns to Kempenfelt Bay Featuring Final Snowbirds Tutor Performances
The Barrie Air Show returns to Kempenfelt Bay on June 13-14, 2026, featuring the Canadian Forces Snowbirds during their final season with the CT-114 Tutor fleet.
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Thousands of Ontario Social Service Workers Initiate Province-Wide Strike Over Wage Parity
Over 4,500 OPSEU members have walked off the job across Ontario, demanding retroactive wage adjustments and sustainable funding for the developmental services sector.