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Ontario’s lottery created several new millionaires in March, including a $55-million winner
4+ hour, 21+ min ago (336+ words) Using OLG data, we've mapped where in the province the month's big-prize lottery winners are from. Fran'ois Masse of Hawkesbury wins a $55-million Lotto Max jackpot. His win was announced in early March. A Hawkesbury resident claimed the largest lottery…...
Ontario stuck with flurries, chilly temperatures this week. Here’s when double-digit warmth returns
22+ hour, 12+ min ago (1118+ words) A cold front is bringing flurries to parts of Ontario tonight. Environment Canada explains why the GTA is stuck at 2 C and when the 16 C warmth returns. Cooler temperatures are expected to stick around for a few days, before going…...
You can explore an ancient coral reef dating back 350 million years at this Ontario provincial park opening for the season soon
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (602+ words) Day-use visitors can return to Long Point Provincial Park as of Friday, April 3. Explore a World Biosphere Reserve along the shore of Lake Erie in Port Rowan. Fans of spring searching for the first flowers, tree buds and songbirds can…...
Hamilton man accused by Halton police of sexually assaulting woman at Oakville business
5+ day, 34+ min ago (86+ words) A man from Hamilton has been accused by Halton police of sexually assaulting a woman at an Oakville business. An investigation began after police say a woman reported being sexually assaulted by an employee at Custom Forming, 2383 Dundas St. East....
Friday warm up kicks off Easter long weekend across Ontario ahead of cold snap, showers and chance of snow
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (1199+ words) You'll need to layer up by Easter Sunday as temperatures dip with more rain or flurry activity depending on where you are in Ontario. Major April showers are headed out way. Environment Canada for a rainy Easter weekend. From hot…...
More money is coming to Ontario's lowest-paid workers this fall
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (287+ words) Ontario's minimum wage will rise to $17.95 per hour on Oct. 1. The 35-cent increase follows a federal hike to $18.15. See how Ontario compares. Minimum wage is going up again in Ontario. Ontario's lowest-paid workers will see a boost on their paycheques…...
Ontario spring weather primer: Here are all the terms you need to know
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (609+ words) How many of these spring weather terms do you know? Spring can bring a messy mix of weather ranging from snow and rain, to thunderstorms and more. As the seasons transition, you may hear some weather-related words getting tossed around....
Settle in with your coffee and catch up on the week's top Ontario news
1+ week, 2+ day ago (110+ words) Emotional tributes and a major brand returns to economic developments " here is a look at the news shaping your community. Ontario News This Week is a sample of our stories that may be of interest to readers across the province....
Blast of snow followed by major warm-up in Ontario for weekend
1+ week, 3+ day ago (384+ words) Environment Canada's forecast for southern Ontario indicates some snowbelt communities could see snow this weekend. Much of southern Ontario is expected to be cloudy for part of this weekend. This weekend promises to feel both like spring and winter across…...
‘Conservatives keep trying to get us to ignore reality’: Ontario budget draws praise from businesses, criticism from unions
1+ week, 3+ day ago (763+ words) Ontario's $244B budget for 2026 includes a small business tax cut to 2.2% and a $130,000 HST rebate for new homes, but key sectors left behind according to some critics. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business applauds the government's move to cut the small…...