Ontario

The owners of Treasure Banquet Hall claim the city of Ontario forced their closure by cutting power to the building during a dispute over permits, rendering the downtown event venue inoperable for nearly 1.5 years.

A Canadian man pleaded guilty to a major cyberattack involving the theft of sensitive data from over 165 Snowflake customer environments, leading to extortion and significant financial losses for companies like AT&T and Santander. He and his co-conspirators stole billions of records and earned over $2.5 million in extortion payments.

Seven belugas are being relocated from Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ontario to an aquarium in the United States. The move is part of an ongoing transfer of whales from the Canadian facility.

Canada built its nuclear industry using Candu reactors with a domestic supply chain. Ontario is constructing SMRs that require foreign uranium enrichment and fabrication, marking a shift from self-reliance.

Canada's federal government is investing hundreds of millions of dollars through its national food security strategy to expand the country's food processing industry. The initiative aims to boost the economy by increasing domestic food processing capabilities, with Ontario farmers and innovators highlighting its potential benefits.

A survey of over 2,000 Canadians in late 2025 and early 2026 found that 25% of Canadians own cryptocurrency, with increased awareness of risks in the crypto industry and higher ownership of crypto assets.

Ontario's minister of natural resources, Mike Harris, is scheduled to hold a media availability with the ministers of emergency preparedness and Indigenous affairs as wildfires continue in the province's northern region.

Kayla Boisvert, an Ontario paramedic, is missing after being last seen at a British Columbia music festival on July 27. Police are involved in the investigation.

FBI agents conducted raids targeting a San Bernardino County supervisor, an Ontario city council member, a lawyer, and a Chinese American media company, searching homes and offices across multiple Southern California cities.

The FBI served warrants at multiple locations in San Bernardino County, including a residential neighborhood in Ontario, according to federal officials.

A gunman fired at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, marking the second time this year the building was targeted. No injuries were reported, and police are investigating potential links to recent attacks on Jewish-owned businesses and a possible connection to gun-for-hire networks.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, has opened after Trump attempted to block its construction. The bridge is crucial to trade.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Detroit and Ontario, opened as President Trump questioned the agreement governing its use. Marta Leardi-Anderson of the Cross-Border Institute discussed the event with CBS News.

Traffic will begin flowing across the new Gordie Howe International Bridge over the Detroit River, connecting Canada and the U.S., marking the completion of a multibillion-dollar, multiyear project critical for trade, jobs, and tourism. Canada celebrated the bridge with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Windsor, Ontario.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge opened in Windsor, Ontario, as a new trade route between Canada and the U.S., but U.S. and Michigan officials were excluded from the ceremony following President Donald Trump's 50% tariff announcement on Canadian goods. The bridge, costing $6.4 billion, will alleviate traffic and boost trade, with Canada sharing toll revenue with the U.S. for 15 years.

Traffic will begin Monday on the new Gordie Howe International Bridge between Canada and the U.S., a critical trade route. The bridge's opening was marked by a Canadian ceremony excluding U.S. representatives due to Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. The $6.4 billion bridge replaces the Ambassador Bridge as a faster, less expensive commercial route.

Traffic will begin on the new Gordie Howe International Bridge between Canada and the U.S. on Monday, a $6.4 billion project critical for trade and tourism. U.S. representatives were uninvited from a recent Canadian ceremony due to Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. The bridge replaces the privately-owned Ambassador Bridge as a faster, less expensive commercial route.

A $6.4 billion bridge will open Monday, expected to boost the economy in Michigan, Ontario, Detroit, and Windsor by enabling faster exchange of goods between the U.S. and Canada.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced three byelections for the ridings of North Vancouver–Capilano in British Columbia, Beaches-East York in Ontario, and Chicoutimi—Le Fjord in Quebec. The byelections are set for August.

A fourth firefighter died from injuries sustained during a wildfire near the Colorado-Utah border, as a major wildfire near Sisters, Oregon, continued to threaten the area. Wildfires across the western U.S. and Canada burned amid dry, windy conditions, with the Oregon fire 5% contained and evacuations ongoing.

The U.S. imposed a 10% tariff on Canada with 50% duties set for August, escalating trade tensions. Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticized the move as 'unfortunate.'

Ontario Premier Doug Ford stated that Canada did not initiate the trade war, criticizing President Trump's new tariffs on Canada. The discussion occurred during a conversation with CBS News correspondent Ed O'Keefe about the Gordie Howe Bridge opening and Trump's tariffs.

Canada is celebrating the completion of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, set to open to traffic on July 27 and to walkers/cyclists on August 5. A ceremony on the Canadian side will begin on July 24, with a livestream available.

More than 900 wildfires are burning across Canada, with the most severe outbreaks in the Northwest Territories and Ontario. Wildfire smoke has degraded air quality in affected regions and spread to the US and northern Europe. Argentina is also experiencing record night-time heat.

Canada is celebrating a new U.S.-Canada bridge over the Detroit River in Ontario, despite ongoing tariff issues with Trump.

Prime Minister Mark Carney stated Canada is prepared to respond if U.S. President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods take effect on August 19. The tariffs target goods like honey, liquor, and wood products under the USMCA trade agreement, with Carney emphasizing a unified Canadian approach and economic diversification to mitigate impacts.

Italy is seeking to extradite Carlo Bruzzese, a Toronto-area man accused of being a high-ranking member of the Calabrian 'ndrangheta criminal syndicate. Bruzzese, 41, was recently arrested by Toronto police.

Wildfires in Ontario are sending smoke to New York City, causing orange skies and air quality warnings. Experts note that while this summer's smoke patterns are not unusual, wildfires are worsening. Political rhetoric from the U.S. has intensified over the issue.

Canada canceled a joint celebration with the United States for the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge due to President Donald Trump's renewed threat of 50% tariffs on Canadian imports. The bridge, connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, will still open next week but the event will exclude U.S. officials. Trump cited trade discrimination in dairy, auto, and alcohol industries as justification for the tariffs.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Donald Trump agreed to intensify trade negotiations after the U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, excluding energy products, potash, fish, and critical minerals. The tariffs target goods previously protected under the USMCA, which the U.S. did not renew, and could harm economic relations between the two nations. Canadian leaders criticized the move, warning of increased costs and strained bilateral ties.

Canada canceled a joint U.S.-Canada bridge-opening ceremony after President Donald Trump announced 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods. The Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, will now have a separate Canadian ceremony, with the U.S. uncertain about its participation. The bridge is expected to open to traffic on July 27 despite trade tensions.

Canada canceled a joint U.S.-Canada bridge-opening ceremony after President Donald Trump announced 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing unfair trade practices. The Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, will have a separate Canadian ceremony, while U.S. officials remain uncertain about their event. The bridge is still expected to open on July 27.

First Nations groups in Canada were devastated by wildfires, with some forced to self-evacuate without government assistance or emergency alerts. Thirteen communities in Ontario, most of them First Nations, were ordered to evacuate as fast-moving fires burned two communities to the ground. Ontario Premier Doug Ford reported nearly 2,000 people evacuated to cities like Toronto and Niagara Falls.

Trump imposes a 50% tariff on some Canadian goods under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, citing discriminatory practices like removing U.S. alcohol from Canadian shelves and favoring EU dairy products. Canada's Ontario Premier Doug Ford urges a 'tariff for tariff' response, as trade tensions escalate following the U.S. refusal to renew the USMCA agreement.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge will host an event for local dignitaries on Friday before its official opening on Monday. The bridge connects Michigan and Ontario.

Ontario premier Doug Ford criticized the Trump administration and congressional Republicans for their comments on Canada's wildfire management, calling the criticism 'absolutely unacceptable'. He stated the government is working to address the situation.

A U.S. senator is proposing legislation to sanction Canada and its officials over wildfire smoke affecting the Midwest, citing inadequate wildfire prevention measures. The bill would impose sanctions, revoke visas, and declare the Canadian ambassador persona non grata until the smoke subsides. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney responded by emphasizing shared responsibility for climate change.

A U.S. senator is proposing legislation to sanction Canada and its officials over wildfire smoke affecting the Midwest, citing failures in wildfire prevention. The bill includes measures like asset freezes, visa revocations, and declaring Canada's ambassador unwelcome until air quality improves. Other Republicans also criticized Canada's forest management, while the Canadian Prime Minister emphasized shared climate responsibility.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford will speak to reporters in Thunder Bay, Ont., after meeting with wildfire evacuation co-ordinators, first responders, and families displaced by the fires. The province is currently battling wildfires and heavy smoke.

Canada's military is evacuating Fort Hope in northwestern Ontario via aircraft due to wildfires spreading smoke into the US, as Federal Emergencies Minister Eleanor Olszewski announced the operation. The remote community of 600 people relies heavily on air transport due to limited road access.