Potent cannabis linked to surging schizophrenia cases New schizophrenia cases linked to cannabis use disorder more than doubled in Ontario after legalisation of drug The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025
Jailed Man Charged With Assault After Throwing Breakfast Sandwich at a Police Officer A jailed Ontario man faces additional charges after allegedly throwing a breakfast sandwich at a police officer. Latin Times · Feb 4, 2025
Ontario Pauses Retaliatory Measures Against US Amid Tariff Halt Ontario pauses retaliatory measures against US after tariff suspension agreement. Premier Ford warns of potential future tariffs. Top News · Feb 3, 2025
Ontario pauses threat to rip up $100m contract with Elon Musk's Starlink after Trump concession on Canada tariff Trump has agreed to postpone tariffs on Canada The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025
Ontario Cancels Starlink Contract Amid Tariff Dispute Ontario Premier Doug Ford takes a stand against U.S. tariffs by canceling contracts and promoting local industries, as Canada prepares retaliatory measures. Top News · Feb 3, 2025
American Booze Pulled From Shelves In Canada in Response To Trump Tariffs The Premier of Ontario Doug Ford responded to president Donald Trump's 25% tariff against Canada by pulling American-made beer, spirits, wine, and seltzers from Canadian stores. International Business Times · Feb 3, 2025
Ontario premier says he's 'ripping up' $100m contract with Musk's Starlink in response to US tariffs The leader of Canada’s most populous province of Ontario says he’s ripping up a contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink internet services in response to Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Canada, as well as banning American companies from provincial contracts The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025
Stores across Canada to pull American booze from shelves as trade war escalates In a shocking move, Ontario Premier Doug Ford will remove American liquor from shelves across his province The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2025
'Failing Marriage': Canadian Border Cities Dismayed By US Trade Rift Canadian border cities were left saddened and angered on Sunday over US President Donald Trump's move to impose steep tariffs, with the mayor of Sarnia, Ontario likening the rift to a "failing marriage." International Business Times · Feb 2, 2025
Ontario Leader Calls Snap Election To Fight Trump Tariffs Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls snap election to protect province from U.S. tariff threat, amidst political transitions and economic challenges. Top News · Jan 30, 2025
First Nations to fight for billions in treaty payments in Canadian court Group in northern Ontario argues crown failed to honour agreement and capped annual payments in 1874 at $4 The Guardian - US · Jan 30, 2025
Rush share unboxing video for new Rush 50 box set Rush 50 celebrates the band's half-century in a variety of formats featuring seven previously unreleased tracks, out in March Louder · Jan 28, 2025
Staffing shortages risk Ontario’s $10-a-day child care Ontario’s agreement under the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) program is set to expire in March 2026, and troubling signs suggest the province is far from meeting its commitments. The Conversation · Jan 27, 2025
Freighter Freed From Ice On Lake Erie, Heads To Canada Joint U.S. and Canadian Coast Guard effort rescues Manitoulin freighter trapped in Lake Erie ice, ensuring crew safety and safe passage to Sarnia, Ontario. Top News · Jan 27, 2025
The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2025 Ontario premier threatens to ban US liquor in stores, shut off power to Americans on border Doug Ford warns of stiff retaliation if Trump imposes tariffs
Salon · Jan 25, 2025 Ford: Canada must fight U.S. trade war The Ontario premier says he's ready for a street fight if Trump makes good on threats of a trade war with Canada
International Business Times · Jan 24, 2025 Premier of Canada's Most Populous Province Calls Early Election to Fight Trump Tariff Threat Ontario's premier is hoping to move local elections up from June 2026 to the end of February to better combat President Trump's potential 25% tariff.
The Guardian - US · Jan 24, 2025 Ontario premier Doug Ford to call snap election to fight Trump tariff threat Progressive Conservative leader of Canada’s most populous province seeks ‘strong mandate’ to counter 25% tariff plan
The Conversation · Jan 23, 2025 An unnecessary Ontario election won’t help Canada deal with Donald Trump Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced he’s calling an early election.
The Guardian - US · Jan 18, 2025 ‘A small act of patriotism’: Canada’s anti-Maga hats go viral Ontario premier’s ‘Canada is not for sale’ cap emerges as an unlikely expression of unity amid Trumpian threats
The Conversation · Jan 16, 2025 Ontario’s high-stakes bet on iGaming: Province profiting from online betting but at what cost to problem gambling? In April 2022, Ontario became the first province in Canada to regulate online gambling and sports. This opened the door to an industry that brought in $1.4 billion in revenue over the next year, making Ontario one of North America’s top five online gambling industries.
The Conversation · Jan 15, 2025 Requiem for Canada? Regional tensions, changing demographics may fuel Trump’s annexation hopes Donald Trump’s repeated taunts about Canada becoming the 51st American state carry more weight than his usual rhetorical grenades, causing chaos among Canada’s political leaders.
The Guardian - US · Jan 14, 2025 Canada’s provincial leaders in disarray over response to Trump tariff threats Responses range from conciliation to retaliation, including cutting off electricity and halting the purchase of US liquor
The Conversation · Jan 14, 2025 False alerts — like the one sent during the Greater Los Angeles wildfires — can undermine trust and provoke anxiety The wildfires in the Greater Los Angeles area are creating emergency situations that are shaping up to be a once-in-a-generation event. And in the midst of multiple active fires with evacuation orders for specific neighbourhoods, a general emergency alert to evacuate was sent out in error.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 14, 2025 Five years, multiple deaths: what is happening at the home of the last captive whales in Canada? Ontario’s Marineland lost five belugas last year, which the park’s management puts down to the ‘circle of life’. But activists claim animal welfare is at stake