Volkswagen Delays Ontario Battery Plant The auto giant's North American EV plan faced another setback this week. The company also announced that the ID. Buzz would not return in 2027, as promised. InsideEVs · 6h ago
Michigan CEO loses job after posting AI-made image of her family in ‘Lake America’ sweaters Jane Smith reportedly used ChatGPT to edit photo to show name Trump ordered US agencies to use for Lake Ontario amid trade war with Canada The Guardian - US · 18h ago
Police say gunman shouted antisemitic threat before opening fire outside Ontario synagogue Police say a former Canadian soldier who opened fire on a police officer outside an Ontario synagogue during Yom Kippur shouted “you’re going to die for the Jews” moments before shooting The Independent UK · Sep 24
Mini-Stroke Linked to 34% Higher Dementia Risk, with One in Five Ontario Patients Diagnosed Over About Seven Years A large Ontario study linked mini-strokes to a 34% higher dementia risk, with about one in five patients later diagnosed. It shows an association, not a cause. Medical Daily · Sep 24
Ontario mother of 10 says she received C$6,300 from C$19,000 GoFundMe; sister charged with fraud Maryanne Mullett, an Ontario mother of ten, sustained injuries while assisting stranded drivers in January 2026. A dedicated GoFundMe campaign raised about C$19,000 to assist her recovery and family needs. Unfortunately, she received merely C$6,300, leading to financial disputes. A family member faces fraud charges related to the funds, and… The Times of India · Sep 24
Beluga whale rescued from closed Canadian marine park dies in US Osiris, one of 30 belugas removed from Ontario’s shuttered Marineland, struggled to acclimate to her Illinois home The Guardian - US · Sep 23
Finding homes for whales and dolphins when parks like Marineland Canada close isn’t easy – a biologist explains why sea sanctuaries aren’t the answer When Marineland Canada in Niagara Falls, Ontario, closed in September 2024, it had no regular income to support the care of the 30 belugas and four dolphins housed there. To ensure their welfare, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums led an international effort to relocate the animals to the United… The Conversation · Sep 23
Suspect in Yom Kippur shooting outside Ontario synagogue dies from his injuries Authorities say a 29-year-old man suspected of opening fire on a police officer stationed outside an Ontario synagogue during Yom Kippur has died from his injuries The Independent UK · Sep 22
Ontario couple bought a C$200 painting at a yard sale in 2001, 6 years later, it was revealed as an E J Hughes' artwork Lake Okanagan worth C$402,500 An Ontario couple bought an E J Hughes painting for just C$200 at a rural yard sale in 2001. Six years later, the artwork was identified as Lake Okanagan by the renowned Canadian artist and sold for C$402,500. Here’s the remarkable story behind the painting, Hughes’ career as a Canadian… The Economic Times · Sep 22
Up to 30 shots fired after man opened fire on officer outside Ontario synagogue A 29-year-old man opened fire on a police officer outside an Ontario synagogue during Yom Kippur, leading to a shootout with up to 30 shots fired The Independent UK · Sep 22
Yom Kippur Shooting: Officer Critically Wounded Outside Ontario Synagogue as Suspect Fights for Life A police officer and the identified suspect remain critically wounded after a shootout outside a Belleville synagogue during Yom Kippur services, as investigators examine what happened and whether the site was targeted. International Business Times UK · Sep 21
Canada synagogue shooting: Injured cop identified as Jeff Smith, shooter 29-year-old Sean Ward in critical condition Hours after the shooting ouside an Ontario synagogue Sunday evening, the police released the identity of the cop who was grievously injured in the exchange of fire. Constable Jeff Smith has a long recovery ahead but he is making encouraging progress, Belleville Police Service deputy chief Sheri Meeks said. The… The Times of India · Sep 21
Grandmother, 83, Died With Hands Clasped in Prayer After Family Says She Was Euthanised Against Her Will The family of Brigitte Stegemann alleges she received MAID despite objecting beforehand, disputing her capacity and final consent. No independent findings have established what happened. International Business Times UK · Sep 21
Ontario couple’s C$200 yard-sale find, an E J Hughes painting, sells for C$402,500 An Ontario couple bought a landscape painting for C$200 at a rural yard sale in 2001, unaware it was by renowned Canadian artist E.J. Hughes. Six years later, Lake Okanagan was identified as his work and sold for C$402,500. Hughes, known for his detailed British Columbia landscapes, later saw his… The Times of India · Sep 21
International Business Times UK · Sep 20 Granddaughter Alleges 83-Year-Old Grandmother Was Euthanised Against Her Will in Ontario Brigitte Kranendonk alleges her 83-year-old grandmother did not understand or consent to MAiD at an Ontario care home. Police are investigating the circumstances of her death.
The Times of India · Sep 19 2 Canada-based Gurdwaras sued over $13 million in loans linked to former Liberal MP Rajvinder Grewal Two Ontario gurdwaras are facing a lawsuit over more than $13 million in loans that were secured against their properties, adding another legal dispute to the growing list of cases involving lawyer and former Liberal MP Rajvinder Grewal.
The Times of India · Sep 17 Who is Tamara Lich? Canadian activist barred from international travel as court rejects her request Tamara Lich, one of the best-known leaders of Canada's 2022 Freedom Convoy protests, has been barred from leaving the country after an Ontario judge rejected her request to travel internationally while serving her sentence.
The Independent UK · Sep 16 On shores of Lake Ontario, the Toronto International Film Festival bristles at Trump's trade war The 51st Toronto International Film Festival has unspooled against a backdrop of rising tensions between the U.S. and Canadian governments, though it would be hard to tell it from the convivial atmosphere on the ground
The Conversation · Sep 16 How Canada’s immigration caps are trapping its own graduate students Canada’s shifting study permit caps, post-graduation work permit rules and closure of graduate-focused immigration streams are reshaping pathways to permanent residence for international graduates. Policy reform can address these dynamics and provide clearer, more stable pathways that retain their talent and support their sense of belonging.
The Economic Times · Sep 16 Jack Miner banding a duck in Ontario in 1909; news from South Carolina the following year revealed where it had travelled In 1909, Jack Miner initiated bird banding, creating a vital scientific legacy. His pioneering work with waterfowl became foundational for future conservation studies. Today, this practice continues, yielding critical insights into migration patterns. A remarkable example involves a black duck that was recaptured eighteen times across nearly a decade, underscoring…
Medical Daily · Sep 15 Statins, Iron Pills, and Dementia Drugs Lead 24 Medication Chains Where a Side Effect May Prompt Another Prescription A BMJ study of 2.3 million older adults in Ontario flagged 24 drug chains where a side effect may lead to another prescription. What families should ask.
The Times of India · Sep 13 In 1973, Ontario teacher Hank Deverell built his wife a bottle house for her doll collection In 1973, Ontario teacher Hank Deverell built a bottle house in Redditt, Ontario, for his wife Myrtle’s growing doll collection. Using thousands of glass bottles, mortar and 1,750 hours of labour, the project grew into a tourist attraction. The property later became known for its bottle-built structures and Myrtle’s doll…
The Times of India · Sep 11 After Trump renamed Lake Ontario, Pennsylvania Republican seeks ‘Lake Pennsylvania’ for Erie US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing federal agencies to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America” on US maps, documents and databases. Canada has rejected the move, while several US governors have also said they will continue calling it Lake Ontario. The decision comes amid rising trade…
The Independent UK · Sep 10 Ontario premier calls Trump ‘not reliable at all’ and urges voters to ‘hold him accountable’ Doug Ford said Thursday that Trump had unintentionally bolstered Canada by forcing it to decrease its reliance on the U.S.
The Economic Times · Sep 9 In 2019, Ontario's Trent University created green parking from 35,640 pounds of recycled plastic. 7 years later, the system can hold 64,627 gallons of stormwater on campus Trent University implemented permeable grid paving for parking needs. This innovative system uses recycled plastic and improves stormwater management. The university's new parking solution offers ecological benefits and reduces environmental impact. It also provided approximately one hundred additional parking spaces on campus.