The Latest Breaking News from Ontario

A historian of Black Canada gives a report card on Ontario’s new mandated Black history education

During Black History Month more than two years ago, in February 2024, the Ontario Conservative government announced it would introduce mandatory curriculum expectations focused on the history of Black Canadians for Grades 7, 8 and 10, with new learning to start in September 2025.

The Conversation · Apr 20

Canada's Doug Ford to sell $28.9 million private jet 'as quickly as possible' after facing scrutiny: 'Should fly economy like rest of us'

A costly government jet has quickly turned into a political headache in Ontario.

The Times of India · Apr 19

What Ontarians need to know about ‘student achievement’ reforms that will run school boards like businesses

The Ontario government has introduced legislation that will make its school boards run more like businesses. The recently announced Putting Student Achievement First Act reduces the power of elected trustees and creates a powerful new chief executive officer (CEO) position to head school boards.

The Conversation · Apr 16

Who Is Chamel Abdulkarim? 29-Year-Old NFI Industries Worker Accused Of Arson At Kimberly-Clark Warehouse

Chamel Abdulkarim, a 29-year-old employee, was arrested for arson after a fire destroyed a Kimberly-Clark warehouse in Ontario, California. The suspect allegedly posted a video of himself starting the blaze

International Business Times UK · Apr 10

All You Had to Do Is Pay Us Enough to Live: Arsonist Arrested as Video Shows Him Starting Kimberly-Clark Fire

The shocking details of the Kimberly-Clark warehouse fire in Ontario, California, where an employee was arrested for arson after filming and sharing the act on social media.

International Business Times UK · Apr 10

'Didn't do it on purpose': Indian-origin gas station owner in Canada says he's facing racist attack after selling contaminated gas

Indian-origin gas station owner in Ontario, Sukhwinder Kandhola, said he has been facing attacks after contaminated fuel was sold from his Eso gas station. "We didn't do this on purpose. Some people are spreading this misinformation, which is not correct. It just happened. We don’t know still why it happened.…

The Times of India · Apr 9

Worker Accused of Arson After Filming Message About 'Unlivable' Wages — 'There Goes Your Inventory' Before Blaze

A California warehouse worker has been arrested for arson after allegedly setting fire to a distribution center, citing low wages as the motive.

International Business Times UK · Apr 9

33 Bird Close-Ups By Matt Huras That Turn Everyday Nature Into Something Extraordinary

Nature photography has a way of slowing us down, and Matt Huras’ images do exactly that. Based in Ontario, Canada, Huras is a hobbyist nature photographer who uses his camera to share the sense of wonder he finds outdoors. His close-up shots reveal animals and birds in striking detail, turning…

Bored Panda · Apr 8

Local music scenes across Canada depend on post-secondary music programs

Algonquin College in Ottawa recently announced that it’s suspended its Music Industry Arts (MIA) diploma program.

The Conversation · Apr 7

Ontario is closing its supervised consumption sites, calling them a failure. So what counts as ‘success?’

The Ontario government recently said it will cut provincial funding for seven supervised drug consumption sites in Toronto, Ottawa, Niagara, Peterborough and London, with 90 days given to wind down their operations.

The Conversation · Mar 30