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• Grocery giant Loblaws pushing Ford government to change cannabis retail rules

  Documents obtained by Global News show Loblaws has been pushing for changes to the rules around how cannabis is sold in Ontario. The changes could help Loblaws to sell weed.

  Cannabis

  23 mins
• As the wind blows: Why a massive winter blast in New York state gave Ontario a pass

  Wind direction makes all the difference in storms brought on by lake effect over Lake Ontario

  Weather

  1 hour
• Tatum powers Celtics past Raptors 105-96

  Lost in the midst of a four-game skid, RJ Barrett says that the Toronto Raptors just have to stick to the plan.

  Sports

  8 hours
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• Ford government insists ‘no new’ agreements signed in ServiceOntario controversy

  The province has been under pressure after reports emerged that it was planning to close some ServiceOntario locations and open kiosks in Staples stores instead.

  Canada

  11 hours
• This fox in Ontario has quite the wild tale. It was hit by a car and survived

  A wild fox that was struck by a car in Kingston, Ont. is on the mend at Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre thanks to help from the community and successful surgery.

  Canada

  Jan 15
• ‘More accountability’: Ontario launches team to crack down on bad LTC actors

  The 10-person team will be an "effective deterrent and tool" when escalated enforcement is required, the province said. 

  Canada

  Jan 15
• Burlington to get $21M from federal government’s Housing Accelerator Fund

  Burlington will get that cash as part of Ottawa's Housing Accelerator Fund incentivizing initiatives that speed up affordable housing construction.

  Canada

  Jan 15
• Canadian bantamweight Serhiy Sidey set for UFC debut in Toronto

  Serhiy Sidey's first-round TKO win over American Ramon (The Savage) Taveras on Dana White's Contender Series in September came with a UFC contract.

  Sports

  Jan 15
• How long will the frigid temperatures last in southern Ontario?

  Frigid temperatures have moved into southern Ontario — so how long will this period of cold weather last?

  Weather

  Jan 15
• Feds drop $2.5M into Hamilton-area modular home builder to bump up production

  Hamilton-area MP Filomena Tassi says the investment into BECC Modular will not only provide more affordable housing but also create skilled jobs.

  Canada

  Jan 15
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• Youth-led challenge of Ontario’s climate plan goes before province’s highest court

  Seven young people are taking their challenge of Ontario's climate change plan to the province's highest court.

  Canada

  Jan 15
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• Capital Power and Ontario Power Generation to assess use of small modular nuclear reactors in Alberta

  Capital Power Corp. and Ontario Power Generation have signed a deal to assess the development of small modular nuclear reactors in Alberta.

  Canada

  Jan 15
• Canadian military base workers strike over wages, job security

  The Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Union of National Defence Employees say members hit the picket lines as of 6:30 a.m. Eastern time Monday morning.

  Canada

  Jan 15
• MLSE, Toronto police investigate security incident during Leafs game

  Toronto police laid charges against a Hamilton-area man after the occurrence at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday.

  Crime

  Jan 15
• New Ontario cannabis rules could have ‘Amazon effect’ on industry

  Some small cannabis retailers in Ontario fear an increase in the cap on stores in the province could benefit a few big companies at the expense of the majority.

  Cannabis

  Jan 15
• Red Wings send Maple Leafs to third straight loss

  Ilya Samsonov was solid in his first start since Dec. 29. However, the Toronto Maple Leafs failed to get him a win.

  Sports

  Jan 14
• Avalanche bury Leafs 5-3 with spirited comeback

  The Toronto Maple Leafs discovered why Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche are Stanley Cup contenders again.

  Sports

  Jan 13
• 1 dead after fatal crash in Norfolk County, Ont. during snowstorm

  According to OPP, a 79-year-old driver from Norfolk County was killed in a collision Friday. A portion of Highway 3 was closed for several hours but has since reopened.

  Traffic

  Jan 13
• Parts of QEW closed for cleanup following Friday fuel tank collision

  OPP said parts of Queen Elizabeth Way in Niagara would be closed for several hours while the aftermath of a fuel tanker rollover Friday was dealt with.

  Traffic

  Jan 13
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• Trans Mountain pipeline project clears another major hurdle toward completion

  Canada's energy regulator green-lit a last-minute change to the Trans Mountain pipeline methodology, paving the way for the $35-billion project to finally get fully built.

  Environment

  Jan 12
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• Hamilton’s emergency shelters gear up for snow, cold snap this weekend

  The city expanded its cold weather strategy this past year with services for those unhoused available all winter instead of only during public health alerts.

  Canada

  Jan 12
• OPP officer rescues pet owner who fell through river ice trying to save dog

  Northumberland OPP say an officer hauled someone to safety after they ventured out to try to rescue their dog, which had fallen through the ice on the Trent River. The pet died.

  Canada

  Jan 12
• Ontario man wanted for murder now also sought for separate shooting :police

  Police say a man sought for a fatal shooting in Kitchener, is now being connected with a shooting during a parking lot fight in Hamilton.

  Crime

  Jan 12
• SIU opens probe after police officer fired shots at a Brantford gas station

  The Special Investigations Unit says a Brantford Police officer fire off rounds overnight Friday after encountering a 'vehicle of interest' at Fairview Drive and West Street.

  Crime

  Jan 12
• Finance staff propose property tax increase just under 8% for Hamilton in 2024

  Hamilton's finance and corporate services department has whittled down a 14.2 per cent hike staff had suggested in September amid 'downloading pressures' from the province.

  Politics

  Jan 12