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Reducing household waste poses serious challenges in residential high-rises

Like much of the western world, Canada is facing a crisis in waste disposal as landfills reach their capacity. In Ontario, a live countdown gives municipal landfills just eight more years before they are full. We urgently need to reduce our garbage.

The Conversation

Niagara Falls could be getting its own amusement park in push to boost tourism

The Niagara region attracts over 13 million visitors annually, with 8 million visiting the U.S. side’s Niagara Falls State Park

The Independent UK

Ontario Premier Doug Ford asks Canadians not to change their U.S. travel plans for ‘tyrant’ Donald Trump

Just a few days ago, several news outlets, including the BBC, reported that the Trump administration would be implementing stricter screening processes for visitors coming to the United States. Among the items listed, one condition that drew sharp criticism required visitors to the country to show five years’ worth of…

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Immigrant women care workers keep Ontario’s home care afloat under exploitative conditions

Despite recent provincial investments, Ontario’s home-care system is still in crisis. Underfunding, rationed care and ideological preferences for privatization of services undermine dignified aging and care for those in need of support at home.

The Conversation

Ontario’s Bill 5 erodes good governance in the province

Ontario passed Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, in June 2025. The omnibus bill amended environmental laws and proposes “special economic zones” where the government can decide what laws will or won’t apply.

The Conversation

Thomas King: As we learn another ‘hero’ is non-Indigenous, let’s not ignore a broader cultural problem

Years ago, when I first began researching Indigenous identity theft — something that intrigued me intellectually and impacted me personally — I remember trying to explain it to my Indigenous family members back home in northwestern Ontario.

The Conversation

Ontario’s Bill 33 expands policing in schools and will erode democratic oversight

Ontario’s new Bill 33, what the province calls the Supporting Children and Students Act, gives Education Minister Paul Calandra sweeping authority to take over boards. It also mandates boards to work with local police to implement school resource officer programs where they are available and opens the door to removing…

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Growing pains: An Ontario city’s urban agriculture efforts show good policy requires real capacity

Canadians are paying more for food than ever. Canada’s Food Price Report 2025 estimates that a family of four will spend up to $801 more on food this year, with overall prices expected to rise three to five per cent.

The Conversation

Canadian Man Fails to Reclaim C$1.2M Stashed in His Floorboards in Landmark Civil Forfeiture Case

A man from Ontario did not recover over a million dollars buried on his property after the court decided they were illegally obtained.

International Business Times UK

Baseball in Canada is thriving — but not on campus

Baseball in Canada is thriving, from the grassroots to the professional level.

The Conversation

7 Rivers Around the World That Flow Backwards

Rivers usually flow from higher level to lower level. But due to natural factors like strong tides, floods or storms, it is possible for rivers to flow in the opposite direction as well. This natural phenomenon attracts tourists to visit them and explore their natural and unusual beauty. Amazon River,…

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Child-care affordability is coming at the expense of equity — and it’s time governments acted

Five years into Canada’s $10-a-day child care plan, affordability has improved dramatically for families fortunate enough to have a space. However, the families who need care the most are being left behind.

The Conversation

5 Ways Telehealth Reduces Wait Times at Major Ontario Hospitals

Main takeaway: Integrating telehealth solutions like Ogaei Virtual Care into hospital workflows can cut Emergency Room (ER) wait times by up to 30%, improve patient flow, and enhance capacity planning—delivering faster, more equitable care across Ontario.

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The path to responsible mining in northern Ontario starts with Indigenous consent

Canada and Ontario are accelerating efforts to attract global investment and speed up approvals for new mining projects.

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To tackle e-waste, teach kids to be responsible consumers

The world is undergoing rapid electronification and digital transformation, reshaping how we live. Many of us have numerous electronic devices around us at all times, from smartphones and watches to our home appliances and cars.

Reason

Brickbat: No Stone Unturned

A woman in Brampton, Ontario, died in a November 1 car crash, but police did not discover her body until… The post Brickbat: No Stone Unturned appeared first on Reason.com.

The Conversation

I’m a criminologist and grieving aunt. Here’s why Ottawa’s bail reform won’t make Canada safer

The federal government has announced it’s introducing legislation to make bail more difficult to secure, along with lengthening sentences for certain offences.

The Conversation

Mark Carney’s apology to Donald Trump: Far from ‘elbows up,’ it seems Canada has no elbows at all

Canadians have learned in recent days that Prime Minister Mark Carney did indeed apologize for an Ontario advertisement that used Ronald Reagan’s own words to correctly portray the late United States president’s views on the importance of free trade.

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How to Save on Heating in Ontario: The Role of Your Boiler

Winters in Ontario may strike a chord on your wallet, and the heating bills would be at the top of the list of expenses at home. However, what should you do when your boiler, which is the silent giant that drives hot water and glowing warmth, could be the key…

The Independent UK

‘That’s harsh’: CNN’s Tapper taken aback by Treasury boss Bessent’s Blue Jays dig after epic World Series Game 7 loss

Scott Bessent poked fun at Ontario Premier Doug Ford after the Blue Jay’s dramatic loss in Game 7 of the World Series

Benzinga

Canada's Mark Carney Confirms He Apologized To Trump Over Anti-Tariff Ad: 'It's Not Something I Would Have Done'

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed that he issued an apology to President Donald Trump following the broadcast of a contentious anti-tariff advertisement in Ontario.

The Guardian - US

California: officials investigate after second shooting by ICE agents in a week

Shooting at vehicle in Ontario comes as Trump officials attempt to step up deportation operations across US

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Types of Water Purification Systems: Which One Is Right for Your Home?

Each Canadian household is challenged in a different way by water, including chlorine byproducts in the municipal water supply of Vancouver and the limestone belt of Ontario that contains hard minerals. All types attack particular contaminants, so that you end up with dirt-free and good-tasting water, no matter where you…

The Independent UK

‘We achieved our goal’: Canadian leader defends the use of Reagan ad that upset Trump

Trump has fumed about the ad, calling the Ontario premier’s refusal to remove the ad a ‘hostile act’

Axios

"Mission accomplished": Ontario Premier Ford defends ad that triggered Trump

Trump vowed to end trade talks with Canada and hike tariffs after the ad.

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