The Latest Breaking News from Ontario

We need to talk about how Black women educators experience burnout and care

When I began teaching, I was the only Black educator on staff at my Ontario school.

The Conversation · Feb 26

Charley Crockett cancels Canadian tour after being denied entry twice at the border

Country singer Charley Crockett has canceled his nine-date Canadian tour after being turned away twice at the Canadian border.

The Fashion Central · Feb 24

Ontario to Permit 6 a.m. Alcohol Sales for Canada-U.S. Gold Medal Olympic Matchup

The province of Ontario is ready to watch Canada’s gold medal hockey matchup vs. the U.S. on Sunday.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 20

Mark Carney reminds Trump that Canada paid for key border bridge US president says he won’t open

Trump earlier had ranted against bridge and also warned that China would ‘terminate’ hockey in Canada

The Guardian - US · Feb 10

The most prevalent disability in classrooms may be FASD — and supporting students is vital

As I walk into the classroom as a newly graduated teacher, I see children — each with unique abilities, interests and an eagerness to learn. This Ontario classroom was designed to be inclusive — a space where all students, regardless of their needs, can thrive.

The Conversation · Feb 9

Six men accused of seeking sexual services from minors, charged with human trafficking in Canada

Six men have been arrested and charged in a human trafficking investigation in the Durham Region of Ontario, Canada, police say. The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) launched an operation called Project Firebird to tackle the purchase of sexual services from minors.

The Times of India · Feb 9

First to bike on all five Great Lakes: One army veteran’s extreme winter cycling feat

Battling subzero windchills, cracking ice and mechanical failures, Eric McKinney became the first rider to bike across lakes Erie, Ontario, Huron, Michigan and Superior

Cycling Weekly · Feb 6

'Deeply disappointing': Cops charged in Canada for working with extortion gang, drug traffickers; they leaked personal information to criminals

York Police in Canada announced a major operation against the ongoing organized crime in Toronto and said seven current cops and one former cop have been charged with criminal conspiracy, which sought to murder an Ontario corrections officer. These police officers collected personal and private information and distributed it to…

The Times of India · Feb 5

Increasing math scores: Why Ontario needs early numeracy screening

Ontario’s 2024-25 Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) standardized test results were recently released, and almost half (49 per cent) of Grade 6 students in English-language schools didn’t meet the provincial standard in mathematics.

The Conversation · Feb 3

Several Indian-origin men among eight facing 24 charges in Ontario commercial driver exam fraud probe

Eight men were charged in a large commercial driver exam fraud case in Ontario, with most being of Indian origin after police uncovered an alleged bribery scheme linked to Class A licence road tests in the Greater Toronto Area and Kingston.

The Times of India · Jan 28