COGNICURRENT

At 95, Canadian Doris Pierson continues to ski regularly, inspiring her family and fellow skiers.

The Crown Royal bottling plant in Amherstburg, Ontario, has closed two days ahead of schedule amid ongoing disputes over its future and efforts by Premier Doug Ford to intervene.

Communities in Eastern Ontario express concern over potential disruptions caused by a proposed high speed rail line.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford expressed that any proposal for amalgamating local councils in the Niagara Region must originate locally and gain substantial support from local authorities.

Humber College in Ontario is launching voluntary exit packages for staff members amid financial pressures from declining international student revenue and ongoing tuition freezes.

Toronto is cautiously optimistic about the Ontario Premier's pledge of financial aid to revive the Taste of the Danforth festival, which has struggled to recover from the pandemic.

An Ontario city has amended its nuisance bylaw to enhance enforcement against disruptive gatherings ahead of St. Patrick’s Day.

A therapist in Ontario has been charged with multiple counts of assault related to therapy sessions with children with autism.

A property owner and contractor in Ontario have been fined for damaging the habitat of threatened chimney swifts during demolition work.

An Indigenous man in Ontario has had his life sentence for murder reduced to 12 years for his role in a home invasion that resulted in the death of a disabled man.

New legislation in Canada may grant citizenship rights to millions of individuals of Canadian descent living in New England.

Ontario school board representatives are calling for open discussions regarding the future of elected trustees as uncertainty grows over potential changes by the Ford government.

The Ford government in Ontario has ceased compiling data on child deaths related to the welfare system, affecting transparency regarding the care of vulnerable children.

The Last Sam the Record Man, located in Belleville, Ontario, is the only remaining store of its kind, embodying a significant part of Canadian music history.

Indigenous leaders demand government intervention to improve safety on northern Ontario highways following a series of fatal accidents.

A significant snowstorm is impacting northern Ontario, causing major road closures and threatening to disrupt travel as it moves toward southern regions including Toronto.

The proposed mine in Ontario's Ring of Fire has passed another regulatory stage despite ongoing protests from a First Nation.

The Ontario government has announced funding for 17 long-term care homes to enhance specialized care for residents with dementia, with plans to expand to 50 homes by 2028.

St. Catharines council in Ontario has voted to start the process of potentially renaming a residential street named after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor following his recent arrest.

An Ontario driver was charged with multiple offenses after speeding significantly ahead of a hockey game between Canada and the U.S.

An Ontario resident was scammed by a fraudster posing as a Bell Canada representative, resulting in significant financial loss through manipulated wire transfers to a US bank.

Ontario family health teams are calling for increased funding to retain nurses and other health professionals, as they warn that crucial support for primary care is deteriorating amidst efforts to improve healthcare access.

Doug Ford is still considering the elimination of elected trustees in Ontario's school boards amid ongoing reforms.

Keel Digital Solutions, embroiled in a $29.5 million lawsuit from the Ontario government over alleged fraud, is attempting to expedite the case by moving it to commercial court, despite the government’s resistance.

The new hate reporting program in Durham Region may inhibit freedom of expression by allowing citizens to report non-criminal incidents anonymously.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford stands firm on changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), stating that funding for student loans is no longer a free entitlement as opposition mounts.

A coroner's inquest will investigate the 2019 death of Evan Freeman, who died following a confrontation with Kingston Police after he fatally stabbed another man.

The Durham Regional Police Service in Ontario has launched a pilot project deploying drones to assist with certain 911 calls, enhancing response capabilities and situational awareness.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford expresses eagerness for the U.S. midterm elections following a Supreme Court decision that did not alleviate pressures from existing tariffs affecting the provincial economy.

Eight people sustained injuries in a bus rollover incident on Highway 401 near Napanee, Ontario.

A new exception law in Ontario allows bars to serve alcohol starting early on Sunday for the Olympic hockey final between Canada and the USA.

A confrontation between a snowplow operator in Peterborough, Ontario, and a resident led to an assault charge and raised broader concerns about the treatment of municipal workers in the province.

Ontario's top court criticized a previous sentencing decision for Matthew Elias, who had been found in possession of thousands of child pornography images, stating he should have received a prison sentence rather than house arrest.

Peel Regional Police in Canada have made multiple arrests in a Brampton kidnapping case linked to a $200,000 ransom demand, with evidence of firearms seized during the investigation.

Ontario bars will be allowed to open at 6 a.m. to serve alcohol during the men’s Olympic hockey gold medal game.

Two First Nations in Ontario have completed expedited environmental assessments for access roads to the mineral-rich Ring of Fire region, advancing plans for construction.

Parts of Ontario are forecasted to experience up to 20 centimeters of a rain and snow mix, particularly affecting eastern and central regions of the province.

The Ontario government announced significant changes to its student financial aid program, OSAP, limiting grants to 25% of total aid and increasing loans effective Fall 2026.

A multi-vehicle crash on Highway 401 in Mississauga resulted in one fatality and closed the eastbound express lanes for much of the Friday commute.

An Ontario man, Rolan Sokolovski, has been denied bail while facing extradition to the U.S. for alleged money laundering linked to a drug smuggling ring led by Ryan Wedding.

An Ontario man has been charged with human trafficking and extortion after a foreign worker in Nova Scotia was reportedly coerced into excessive labor and threatened.

Diageo's closure of its Crown Royal plant in Ontario has led to tensions with the provincial government, prompting Premier Doug Ford to initially take a strong stance before settling on a more diplomatic solution after negotiations with the company.

An Ontario court has mandated a new hearing in a discrimination case involving Jordan Renae Thorne, a Black trans man, regarding the misgendering he faced at a medical clinic.

The Ontario government is advancing plans to establish public corporations for building water and sewage infrastructure to address escalating costs faced by developers and municipalities.

Peel Region police are gaining support from financial crime experts to combat an increase in extortion and threats against individuals and businesses.

Toronto police are cautioning the public about unsafe ice conditions on Lake Ontario after a man fell through the surface and struggled to escape the icy waters.

Ontario's government commits $6.4 billion over four years to improve its colleges and universities, addressing previous fiscal negligence.

An Ontario mayor is advocating for the renaming of a street after the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, citing the ongoing controversy over his connection to Jeffrey Epstein.

The Ontario government has instructed schools to allow students to watch Team Canada’s Olympic hockey matches during classroom hours to foster school spirit and support for Canadian athletes.

A review found that dog testing at a London, Ont. hospital was ethical and conducted without evidence of secrecy, despite public backlash.