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Ontario’s public sector is bracing for a shakeup as the province mandates a full return to office for 60,000 employees, igniting debate over the future of hybrid work and the challenge of retaining top talent. Premier Doug Ford’s government has declared that by January, Ontario Public Service staff must work entirely from their offices, ending

The quiet of Hunter Street in Innisfil was shattered when police uncovered an arsenal tucked away behind the doors of a local contractor, revealing a collision of cultures and consequences that would grip the community for months. Diosdada “Sunny” Lagman, known for his work in contracting and renovations, now finds himself trading tool belts for

On a summer afternoon meant for laughter and lake breezes, tragedy struck near Couture Beach, east of Windsor, leaving a community in mourning and raising urgent questions about water safety across Ontario. The serenity of Lake St. Clair fractured on Thursday when a single personal watercraft, carrying four teenage girls, collided in waters near the

On a humid August afternoon, Barrie’s streets bristled with tension as the story of two lost lives and a city’s search for justice unfolded in the shadow of an encampment at Anne, John and Victoria Streets. The city’s focus narrowed to Robert Ladouceur, a 52-year-old known locally as ‘Tattoo Rob’, as he faced a judge

Queen’s Park will soon be humming again—Ontario’s government has pulled the plug on pandemic-era remote work, sending thousands of civil servants back to their desks full time by early 2026. The Ford government confirmed this week that provincial staff working three days onsite will transition to four in October, before returning to a standard five-day

Early risers checking departure boards this week were met with more than just delays—they found a battle for the soul of air travel unfolding at 30,000 feet, and its first casualties are the very people airports were built for: the travellers. With a 72-hour strike notice delivered by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)

An ordinary walk to school in Orillia now comes with a silent sentry. The city’s new automated speed cameras have begun to reshape familiar streets, promising safety for those who need it most—children, cyclists, and neighbours on foot. On August 13, 2025, Orillia activated three speed enforcement cameras in zones where the stakes are highest.