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The Latest Breaking News from Ontario

Michigan rep delivers epic Natalie Harp dig over Trump’s threat to rename Lake Ontario

President Donald Trump threatened to rename Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ after trade talks with Canada broke down

The Independent UK · Aug 25

The Latest: Canada is expected to announce retaliatory tariffs against the US

Canada is preparing retaliatory tariffs against the United States as relations sharply deteriorate, with President Donald Trump telling Canadian leaders to “fall in line” and musing about renaming Lake Ontario as “Lake America.”

The Independent UK · Aug 25

Lake Ontario’s Bermuda Triangle: Hundreds of ships and dozens of planes have disappeared in the Great Lake. Many are yet to be found

Amid rising tensions, President Trump proposed renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America. This unique body of water is steeped in maritime history, featuring countless shipwrecks and lost aircraft. Particularly in the Marysburgh Vortex, many historical losses have occurred. The Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary safeguards these underwater treasures, which serve…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

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Lake Ontario could become ‘Lake America’: Why Trump is considering the name change

Donald Trump is considering renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America amid trade tensions. This symbolic move escalates the ongoing economic dispute between the United States and Canada. Trade negotiations have collapsed, leading to new tariffs on billions of dollars worth of goods. The automotive and steel industries are particularly affected…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

Canada Snow Forecast 2026-27: Farmers’ Almanac warns of blizzards, ice and Arctic cold

Canada's upcoming winter forecast anticipates significant temperature fluctuations and diverse regional weather patterns. El Niño's influence is expected to create contrasting conditions across the country. British Columbia's coast will likely see rain, while mountains face heavy snow. Prairie provinces could experience bitter cold and blizzard threats, and Ontario anticipates mixed…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

Ontario Premier Doug Ford Claims Ronald Reagan Would Be 'Spinning Around In His Grave' Over Tariffs

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has warned that Canada could use electricity and critical mineral exports as leverage against the United States as its trade dispute with President Donald Trump escalates.

International Business Times UK · Aug 25

Trump considering renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' as trade war with Canada escalates

The rhetoric between the two countries is escalating, with Trump telling Canadian leaders on Monday to “fall in line” or face consequences “far WORSE” than existing tariffs.

Euronews · Aug 25

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Donald Trump 'seriously considering' renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America” as the trade war between the United States and…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 25

Trump ‘seriously considering’ renaming Lake Ontario as Canada tariffs dispute intensifies

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The Independent UK · Aug 25

'Lake America': Trump floats plan to rename Lake Ontario amid escalating US-Canada trade row

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the United States was “giving serious consideration” to renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America, amid escalating trade dispute with Canada.

The Times of India · Aug 25

Trump threatens to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America after premier called him ‘king of bankruptcies’

Ontario’s premier had earlier slammed Trump as a ‘dictator’ and ‘the king of bankruptcies’

The Independent UK · Aug 25

Trump calls Ontario Premier Doug Ford ‘less intelligent’ than his late brother Rob who was stripped of mayoral powers for smoking crack

President Donald Trump slams Ontario premier as tariff tensions escalate by comparing him unfavorably to his deceased sibling, the colorful former Toronto mayor to whom he has himself been likened

The Independent UK · Aug 25

Scientists tracked 19 adult goldfish in Lake Ontario’s Hamilton Harbour: 2 years later, survivors still overwintered in the same areas and returned each spring

Over a two-year period, scientists monitored the movements of wild goldfish in Hamilton Harbour, discovering that these fish consistently returned to their specific overwintering and spawning grounds each year. This behavior is not only predictable but also facilitates their invasive expansion, complicating removal efforts. However, strategically targeting these gatherings has…

The Times of India · Aug 25

What to know about Trump's Canada tariffs and the escalating trade war

Canada plans to respond to US President Donald Trump's new tariffs on Tuesday, as the once close neighbouring allies spiral into a trade war. Ottawa and Washington failed to reach a deal on Friday to avert new 50 percent US tariffs on select Canadian goods after weeks of talks.

France 24 · Aug 25

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The Economic Times · Aug 25

Canada’s Doug Ford compares Trump to school bully, says ‘he’d take your lunch money, steal your running shoes’ as tariff fight deepens

Ontario Premier Doug Ford labelled President Donald Trump a loser and a bully. He vowed to fight back against escalating United States tariff threats. President Trump attacked Ford and Prime Minister Mark Carney on social media. Ford threatened to cut off critical minerals and electricity exports to the US. Canada…

Times Life · Aug 25

Canada Beyond Niagara: British Columbia, the Rockies, and What Indian Travellers Actually Need to Know

Why the West Gets SkippedThe Toronto-Niagara circuit exists because it's easy to explain to a travel agent and easy to sell as a package. Flights from Mumbai or Delhi land in Toronto. The family WhatsApp group has already been to Niagara. The path of least resistance runs east to west…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

Canada to announce retaliatory tariffs against US as Trump tells its leaders to 'fall in line'

Canada is set to announce retaliatory tariffs against the US after President Donald Trump threatened steeper levies on Canadian autos, steel and other goods. Prime Minister Mark Carney accused Washington of seeking to subordinate Canada, while Ontario Premier Doug Ford warned Ottawa could target US electricity and critical minerals.

The Independent UK · Aug 24

Canada set to announce retaliatory tariffs against US on Tuesday as trade war escalates

Prime Minister Mark Carney stated on Monday that the country may need to pivot away from matching US duties dollar for dollar

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The Independent UK · Aug 24

Ontario’s Premier Doug Ford takes gloves off to slam ‘bully’ and ‘dictator’ Trump: ‘Kiss my a**’

‘I'm not gonna take any advice off a guy that's the king of bankruptcies,’ Doug Ford said after Donald Trump described him as a ‘flunky’

The Conversation · Aug 24

3 ways to improve Canada’s wildfire advisory capacity

In mid-July, parts of Ontario woke up under a yellow sky. Nearly 200 forest fires were burning, most of them in the northwest, and Toronto briefly had the worst air quality of any major city in the world. Within days, the smoke had become a cross-border political issue, prompting criticism…

The Independent UK · Aug 24

Ontario's premier: Canada should be ready to cut electricity, critical minerals as trade woes worsen

Ontario Premier Doug Ford tells The Associated Press that Ronald Reagan would be “throwing up” over President Donald Trump’s trade policies and threatened to cut off electricity and critical minerals to the United States if the Canada-U.S. trade fight worsens

The Independent UK · Aug 24

‘Reagan would be throwing up:’ Ontario premier unloads on Trump and threatens to cut electricity to US as trade dispute escalates

Ford warned that ‘everything is on the table’ should the dispute deteriorate, including shutting off electricity exports and critical mineral shipments from Ontario

The Economic Times · Aug 22

In early 2026, OPG began drilling 40 boreholes at Ontario’s Wesleyville site. Now, the tests are assessing land that could eventually host up to 10,000 MW of nuclear power

Canada is undertaking an ambitious project by drilling forty boreholes to evaluate a vast field in Lake Ontario, which could potentially accommodate a nuclear power station with a capacity of 10,000 megawatts. This initiative aims to generate sufficient electricity for around ten million households, while detailed environmental and geological assessments…

The Economic Times · Aug 22

Ontario universities raise mandatory health insurance fees for international students

International students in Ontario will face higher health insurance costs starting September 2026. The annual premium for individual coverage under UHIP will increase by $156. Family coverage also sees a significant rise, impacting dependents. This mandatory plan covers basic medical services for students. Extended health plans may still be necessary…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

Earlier this year, University of Toronto scientists measured hydrogen flowing from billion-year-old Canadian Shield rocks through nearly 15,000 mine boreholes. Today, the site could yield more than 140 tonnes of natural hydrogen each year

Ancient Canadian Shield rocks are quietly producing white hydrogen, a naturally occurring gas that could reshape the clean energy market. Scientists measured hydrogen escaping from mine boreholes near Timmins, Ontario. Each borehole released about 8 kilograms a year. Across nearly 15,000 boreholes, that could exceed 140 tonnes annually. The finding…

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