Ontario News

The Ontario News Centre offers you quick access to the provincial news of the day.

  1. Minister Tassi to bring Project Arrow to local Hamilton high school

    The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will bring Project Arrow to students at a high school in Hamilton.

  2. Chaudière Crossing reopening to motorists

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise users that the Chaudière Crossing will be reopening to motorists as of Wednesday, September 27, at 9 am, due to construction activities being completed ahead of schedule.

  3. Governments investing in Ontario’s maple syrup sector

    The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $1 million over 2 years through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support productivity and growth in the province’s maple syrup sector.

  4. Alternating lane closure on Chaudière Crossing

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that there will be an alternating lane closure on the Hull Causeway of the Chaudière Crossing for repair work.

  5. Minister Tassi visits Guelph-based local organizations and an Italian-led business that are growing regional economy

    Government of Canada highlights recent investments in the Guelph region in the advanced manufacturing and sustainable packaging sectors

  6. Statement on the Rouge National Urban Park

    Today, the Honorable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, issued the following statement on the Rouge National Urban Park in the Greater Toronto Area

  7. Cancellation of planned closure of Chaudière Crossing

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise users that the Chaudière Crossing will remain open on Saturday, September 23, from 9 am to 3 pm, following the cancellation of a planned closure. The work on the crossing will now take place during a different period. An updated notice will be issued to inform users.

  8. Government of Canada celebrates grand opening for Guelph-based food packaging manufacturer

    The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will celebrate the grand opening of a Guelph-based food packaging manufacturer.

  9. Boardwalk reduction on Alexandra Bridge

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise users that there will be a boardwalk reduction on the Alexandra Bridge to accommodate an inspection.

  10. Alternating lane closure on Chaudière Crossing

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that there will be an alternating lane closure on the Hull Causeway of the Chaudière Crossing for repair work.

  11. Alternating lane closure on LaSalle Causeway

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists of an alternating lane closure on the LaSalle Causeway for maintenance work.

  12. Death of an inmate from Millhaven Institution’s Regional Treatment Centre

    On September 13, 2023, Douglas Lagossy, an inmate from Millhaven Institution’s Regional Treatment Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

  13. Cancellation of planned closure of LaSalle Causeway

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise users that the LaSalle Causeway will remain open from Monday, September 18, to Wednesday, September 20, from 9:30 am to 3 pm, following the cancellation of a planned closure. The work on the bridge will now take place during a different period. An updated notice to inform users will be published.

  14. The Government of Canada and the City of Richmond Hill invest in active transportation infrastructure

    Today, Majid Jowhari, Member of Parliament for Richmond Hill, and His Worship David West, Mayor of the City of Richmond Hill, announced a combined investment of $6.1 million to support the construction of a new pathway and footbridge in the Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory (RHDDO) park.

  15. Death of an inmate from Collins Bay Institution

    On September 14, 2023, Jeremy Parsons, an inmate from Collins Bay Institution, died while in our custody.

  16. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Richmond Hill

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Majid Jowhari, Member of Parliament for Richmond Hill, and His Worship David West, Mayor of the City of Richmond Hill.

  17. CBSA weapons seizure and investigation leads to criminal charges against Nipigon resident

    The Agency announced today that an arrest has been made for weapons and smuggling offences as part of an investigation by the CBSA Northern Ontario Region Intelligence and Enforcement Operations Division.

  18. Applications are being accepted to help businesses grow

    New easy-to-use application process for FedDev Ontario funding is now available

  19. Alexandra Bridge closed to motorists

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise users that the Alexandra Bridge will be closed to motorists on Sunday, September 17, from 7:30 am to 2 pm to accommodate the 2023 Canadian Army Run.

  20. Alternating lane closure on LaSalle Causeway

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists of an alternating lane closure on the LaSalle Causeway for maintenance work.

  21. Government of Canada invests in Brampton-based manufacturer to grow domestic supply chains

    FedDev Ontario invests over $4.7 million for A. Berger Precision Ltd. to increase domestic production, support research and development collaboration, and create 15 jobs

  22. Death of an inmate from Bath Institution

    On September 7, 2023, James Robinson, an inmate from Bath Institution, died while in our custody.

  23. Government of Canada to announce economic growth and job creation for Brampton-based manufacturer

    The Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities and Member of Parliament For Brampton West on behalf of The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) will make an important announcement in support of economic growth and job creation for a local manufacturer.

  24. Government of Canada invests over $3.5 million to support growth of clean hydrogen in Owen Sound

    Hydrogen Optimized to accelerate production of cutting-edge sustainable technology

  25. Government of Canada to announce support for Indigenous entrepreneurs in southern Ontario

    The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make will make an important announcement in support of Indigenous-led businesses in southern Ontario.

  26. Overnight closures of Burlington Canal Lift Bridge

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists and pedestrians of the full closure of the Burlington Canal Lift Bridge for maintenance

  27. Government of Canada to announce support for an Orillia-based manufacturer

    The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an announcement in support of an Orillia-based sustainable manufacturing company.

  28. Minister O’Regan to tour training centre in Scarborough

    Minister O’Regan to tour training centre in Scarborough

  29. Minister O’Regan to announce funding for seniors to age in their homes

    The Minister of Labour and Seniors, Seamus O’Regan Jr., will be in Scarborough to announce funding for projects under the Age Well at Home initiative.

  30. Alexandra Bridge closed to motorists

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that the Alexandra Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic to perform essential rehabilitation and repairs to keep the bridge safe and in service until deconstruction. The closure will start after the reopening of the Chaudière Crossing.

  31. Lane closure on Macdonald-Cartier Bridge

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to inform users that there will be a lane closure towards Gatineau on the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge to accommodate maintenance work.

  32. Government of Canada boosts domestic manufacturing to enhance EV and semiconductor supply chain

    FBT Inc. to increase domestic parts production, support supply chains, and create jobs with a nearly $4 million investment from the Government of Canada

  33. Government of Canada to announce support for electric vehicle (EV) sector in Ontario

    The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement for Niagara’s electric vehicle sector.

  34. Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution

    Between August 14 and 20, 2023, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, several packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a federal multi-level institution.

  35. Government of Canada boosts competitiveness of sustainable printing company

    Simpson Print to increase production and create 15 jobs with a $1.3-million Government of Canada investment

  36. Alternating lane closures on LaSalle Causeway

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists of alternating lane closures on the LaSalle Causeway for maintenance work.

  37. Government of Canada invests $2 million in the Port of Johnstown to enhance grain drying capacity for local farmers in Eastern Ontario

    Today, Francis Drouin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of up to $2 million for the Port of Johnstown under the Adoption Stream of the Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program.

  38. Parliamentary Secretary Drouin to announce investment through the Agricultural Clean Technology Program

    The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Francis Drouin, along with Tory Deschamps, Mayor of the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal, and Robert Dalley, General Manager of the Port of Johnstown will announce an investment in the Port of Johnstown to enhance the sustainability of their operations.

  39. Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution

    Between August 12 and 14, 2023, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, several packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution. The items seized included approximately 509 grams of marijuana, 310 grams of tobacco, as well as cellphones and accessories.

  40. Alternating lane closures on LaSalle Causeway

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists of alternating lane closures on the LaSalle Causeway for repair work.

  41. Government of Canada announces reappointments to Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority’s Board of Directors

    Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, announced the reappointments of Marie Campagna and Karla Avis-Birch to the Board of Directors of Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA), the Crown corporation responsible for the delivery of the Gordie Howe International Bridge project.

  42. Reappointments to the Board of Directors of Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority

    Ms. Avis-Birch is the Chief Planning Officer at Metrolinx, an agency of the Government of Ontario connecting communities by delivering an integrated transit network for all in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area. Ms. Avis-Birch is applying her executive leadership and multi-billion dollar project delivery experience to lead the Planning Division in supporting practical advancement of the Regional Transportation Plan and evidence-based decision making in the delivery of transit projects and managing benefits of the transit projects through the project lifecycle.

  43. Boardwalk reduction on Alexandra Bridge

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise users that there will be a boardwalk reduction on the Alexandra Bridge to accommodate an inspection.

  44. Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution

    Between August 7 and 9, 2023, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, several packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution. The items seized included approximately 995 grams of marijuana, 578 grams of tobacco and rolling papers, 72 grams of shatter (cannabis concentrate), as well as cellphones and accessories.

  45. Death of an inmate from Millhaven Institution

    On August 14, 2023, Robert Arnett, an inmate from Millhaven Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

  46. Death of an inmate from Beaver Creek Institution

    On August 14, 2023, Chad Wray-McCombs, an inmate from Beaver Creek Institution, died while in our custody.

  47. Death of an inmate from Beaver Creek Institution

    On August 13, 2023, Jaime Restrepo, an inmate from Beaver Creek Institution, died while in our custody.

  48. End of lockdown and search at Warkworth Institution

    The lockdown put in place at Warkworth Institution on August 1, 2023, has ended and the exceptional search has been completed.

  49. Transport Canada ensuring safety on the water by restricting vessel traffic on the St. Clair River on August 20, 2023

    This notice is to inform all mariners about temporary vessel traffic restrictions during an expected increase in the number of people using the St. Clair River during the Port Huron Float Down event on Sunday, August 20, 2023.

  50. Lane closures on Macdonald-Cartier Bridge

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to inform users that there will be lane closures on the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge to accommodate construction work.