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‘High miler’: It’s another week on the roads as police nab speeders, seize guns and...

Ontario Provincial Police said on Nov. 20 that a driver on their way to a driving test was stopped on the eastbound Highway 401 after they were observed travelling 179 km/h. The driver was charged with stunt driving, say police....

Nov 25, 2024 | Local

Here’s how to get free popcorn and drink refills at Cineplex movie theatres across Ontario...

“A big part of enjoying a movie on the big screen are the snacks, so by offering our guests a free refill on their large popcorn and fountain drink, we ensure their favourite movie snack and drink doesn’t run out...

Nov 25, 2024 | Local

Ontario, Canada recalls: Wall beds with crush risk, frozen chicken, soy sauce dish with high...

Numerous food and consumer products have been recalled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Health Canada recently. Recalled products include wall beds, Harley-Davidson motorcycle helmets, vape liquid, a soy sauce dish with high lead levels, toys that present...

Nov 25, 2024 | Local

Highway 407 ETR increasing prices in 2025: Here’s how much drivers can expect to pay

New vehicle classifications There will also be new vehicle classifications added, with rates intended to better reflect the vehicle’s impact on the road. The new classifications include motorcycles and medium-sized vehicles. Vehicles with two or three wheels fall into the...

Nov 25, 2024 | Local

Immediately stop using’: Recalled soap sold in Canada can be returned to Winners, Marshalls or...

Castelbel liquid soap, which has been recalled due to microbial contamination, can be returned to a Winners, Marshalls or HomeSense location for a refund, according to a Health Canada recall notice dated Nov. 20. The Health Canada recall notice said customers should...

Nov 25, 2024 | Local

Do not consume’: Nuts recalled in Ontario over possible salmonella contamination

Nutworks brand raw whole pistachios have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a recall notice about the impacted pistachios on Nov. 17. The CFIA notice indicates the nuts were distributed in Ontario. 

Nov 25, 2024 | Local

Canada issues travel advisory for Laos after six tourists die from tainted alcoholic drinks

The Canadian government has issued a travel advisory for Laos after six tourists died due to tainted alcohol. In the travel advisory, the government recommends to Canadians that they “exercise a high degree of caution” when travelling to Laos due to...

Nov 25, 2024 | Local

Poilievre asks provinces to scrap sales tax on new homes under $1M

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has written to the provinces’ premiers, asking them to eliminate their sales taxes on new homes that are under $1 million. It follows Poilievre’s own pledge last week that if he becomes prime minister, he will axe the federal...

Nov 4, 2024 | Local

Cake Boss’ bake shop Carlo’s Bakery closes both Ontario locations

Bosses sometimes have to make tough calls, and that appears to hold true for even the Cake Boss himself. It’s an inarguable truth that Toronto certainly has no shortage of great bakeries and cake shops, and there’s no disputing that that’s a good thing (unless...

Oct 30, 2024 | Local

Tory MPs backed communities seeking Liberal housing fund Poilievre vows to cut

OTTAWA — Five Conservative MPs have written letters to the Liberal housing minister asking him to grant their communities funding from a program that Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre this week called disastrous and promised to cancel. Housing Minister Sean Fraser...

Oct 30, 2024 | Local