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Alberta and Ontario proposed a 3,300-kilometer pipeline to transport western Canadian oil eastward to Sarnia, Ontario, with potential future extension to Atlantic export terminals. The project faces challenges including financing, regulatory approvals, and Indigenous consultations, echoing the failure of a similar abandoned project in 2017. A feasibility study is planned, but the route, cost, and private-sector involvement remain undetermined.

Alberta and Ontario propose a 3,300-kilometer pipeline to transport western Canadian oil from Hardisty, Alberta, to Sarnia, Ontario, aiming to diversify exports beyond the U.S. The project faces challenges including financing and regulatory approvals, with a feasibility study planned. The pipeline could later extend to Canada’s Atlantic coast and is part of broader efforts to expand oil exports to Europe and Asia.

Alberta and Ontario propose a 3,300-kilometer pipeline to transport western Canadian oil to Sarnia, Ontario, with potential expansion to Canada’s Atlantic coast. The project faces challenges including financing and regulatory approvals, and follows the 2017 abandonment of a similar project called Energy East. Alberta also plans a taxpayer-subsidized Pacific Coast pipeline to boost Asian exports.

The premiers of Alberta and Ontario have proposed a pipeline to transport western Canadian oil to eastern Canada as the country seeks new markets.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are scheduled to speak to reporters at 11 a.m. ET in Calgary. The event is set to take place from Calgary.

Non-fatal opioid overdose calls are rising in four Ontario cities, with Hamilton experiencing nearly a threefold increase in the first five months of 2026. Researchers and social workers link the trend to a toxic drug supply and the closure of supervised consumption sites over the past two years.

Storms caused power outages for 1 million people in the Midwest, Northeast, and Ontario. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reported crews were working to clear roads of trees on Saturday.

Storms caused power outages affecting 1 million people in the Midwest, Northeast, and Ontario. Large tree branches fell in Lansing, Mich. during a storm on Friday.

A boy died from rabies after a bat landed on his face during a vacation in Ontario. The incident occurred several weeks before his death.

Premier Doug Ford expanded strong mayor powers to nearly half of Ontario’s municipalities despite 'predominantly negative' feedback during consultations. Respondents criticized the system as 'unnecessary' and 'undemocratic,' according to documents obtained by CBC News.

A new study published in a U.S. science journal found that tree swallows at Long Point Bird Observatory in Ontario are producing fewer eggs and shrinking in body size as insect populations decline. The research highlights the impact of climate change on wildlife, even in protected areas.

The Powassan virus, a rare tick-borne disease discovered in the Ontario town of Powassan, is causing a surge in U.S. cases and has been described as deadly fast by experts.

Starting in July, Ontario will make some mandatory benefits in standard car insurance policies optional, potentially reducing premiums for customers who opt out. However, insurance experts caution that skipping coverage could leave drivers exposed to risks.

BlackBerry Ltd. reported fiscal Q1 profit of $8.5 million, or 1 cent per share, with adjusted earnings of 4 cents per share, exceeding analysts' expectations. The company generated $152.9 million in revenue and projected Q2 earnings of 3-4 cents per share and full-year earnings of 16-20 cents per share, while its stock has risen 99% over the past year.

A private investigator was arrested after narcotics were allegedly found on documents he brought into a San Bernardino County jail twice. Naum Ware, 67, of Ontario, was arrested on June 23 at the West Valley Detention Center.

Kymm Dracup, a 56-year-old in Toronto, has been unemployed for 22 months and struggles with age bias in her job search. She attributes rejections to her age, faces challenges with online interviews, and fears desperation affects her confidence. A temporary consulting job offers no full-time security.

Premier Doug Ford’s changes to Ontario’s freedom of information system are now law, with rejections and denials from the system being reported. Experts suggest these changes could harm the government.

Five children killed in a two-vehicle collision on June 12 in Ontario's Mapleton Township will be honored at their funeral on Saturday. Three other members of the Doerksen family and a couple were also injured in the crash.

An Ontario judge may decide on Friday whether Frank Stronach is guilty of sexual assault charges, four months after his trial began in Toronto.

Franklin-Bingham Farms police in Oakland County launched a program to improve emergency responses for autistic individuals. A study from Ontario found 16% of autistic teens and adults had police interactions in 18 months, with 19% experiencing physical restraints and 30% transported to emergency departments. Chief Curt Lawson, Kim Craighead, and Sara Grezlik discussed the initiative during a Local 4 Live interview.

A study in Ontario found that women with traumatic brain injuries are 26% less likely to be admitted for trauma care compared to men, prompting questions about disparities in treatment for similar injuries.

A truck hauling cheese powder and wood pallets from Wisconsin to Brampton, Ontario, was busted for cocaine at the Blue Water Bridge. The driver, Chandan Tayal, claimed he was transporting legal goods.

The opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit has been delayed due to 'outstanding issues.' The bridge, under construction as of May 2026, connects the two cities with a shared Canadian and American flag display.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford visited Washington to advocate for a U.S.-Canada trade agreement renewal ahead of a July 1 deadline. The U.S. and Canada are working to finalize the continent-wide pact.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge is under construction between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit as of May 22, 2026. The bridge is set to open, connecting Canada and Michigan.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford, a Trump critic, urges the U.S. president to reach a deal with Canada during his Washington visit. Ford, known for his confrontational style, adopts a diplomatic tone in his interactions.

Ontario spent $465 million more on OSAP last year, with 95% of the increase going to private career college students. The Ford government cited 'unsustainable' costs for recent student assistance grant cuts, while opposition critics argue the issue stems from government policies and question the need to penalize university and publicly funded college students.

The Michigan family that owns the Ambassador Bridge, which connects Ontario and Michigan, is planning to expand its concrete business operations into Canada. The expansion involves their controversial concrete empire crossing the border.

Three men have been charged in connection with the death of an Ontario restaurant owner and are appearing in court today for a key hearing.

Brayden Bushby, convicted in the 2017 death of Barbara Kentner in Thunder Bay, Ontario, has been granted an additional three months of day parole in a community-based residential facility. The Parole Board of Canada made the decision, as reported by CBC News.

Cargill is opposing the construction of townhomes and an apartment complex in Sarnia, an Ontario border city, by leveraging the province's Minister's Zoning Order in a manner contrary to its intended purpose. The dispute highlights a divide between urban housing needs and rural interests in the region.

The Canadian government has approved a plan to relocate the remaining captive whales from the shuttered Marineland park in Ontario to aquariums in the United States and Spain.

Most students in Ontario's 2023-2024 high school graduating class did not complete the mandatory e-learning requirements set by the Ford government, according to data from the province's Ministry of Education.

Demolition is set to begin Monday at a 1.2 million-square-foot warehouse in Ontario that was destroyed by a suspected arson fire. The facility has continued to smolder for over a month, raising health concerns among neighbors.

A Greater Sudbury family in Ontario is attempting to retain ownership of their pet wolf-dog as the province's Ministry of Natural Resources considers seizing it pending DNA test results.

Kenneth Law, a poison seller, pleaded guilty to abetting suicides in Ontario. He will not face prosecution for similar incidents in the U.K.

Kenneth Law, a Canadian man, admitted to shipping toxic substances to over 40 countries, contributing to at least 131 suicides. Families of victims, including Aimee Walton, claim authorities ignored their efforts to investigate suicide forums and kits.

A Canadian man, Kenneth Law, pleaded guilty to counseling or aiding suicide after selling lethal substances online to individuals who used them to end their lives. He faces sentencing in Canada, with 14 murder charges withdrawn as part of a plea agreement, though over 100 suicides globally are linked to his activities.

Bereaved families in the UK express anger over the decision not to extradite Kenneth Law, a Canadian accused of selling 1,200 suicide packages internationally, including to the UK. Law was set to appear in an Ontario court on charges of distributing products likely used for ending lives.

Police in Ontario report that the Satan's Choice outlaw motorcycle gang is experiencing rapid recruitment, citing an arrest in the Windsor-area and noting that membership is fluid and difficult to monitor.