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The controversial federal carbon price increase officially comes into effect Monday. Despite calls from premiers for a pause, carbon pricing will rise to $80 a tonne on April 1, up from the current $65 a tonne. The price will continue to rise annually by $15 until it reaches $170 a …
Read More »New Ontario cannabis rules could have ‘Amazon effect’ on industry
Small cannabis retailers are calling on the Ford government to reconsider recent changes to industry rules that some businesses fear could crush mom-and-pop operations in Ontario. In a New Year’s Day regulation, the Ontario government increased the cap on the number of stores a licensed company can operate in the …
Read More »Daycare arrival, tow truck industry changes among new Ontario regulations in effect
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 1, 2024 8:27 am Updated January 1, 2024 8:36 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Daycare safe-arrival rules and tow-truck industry changes are among several new laws and regulations taking effect in Ontario today. All child-care operators must now …
Read More »Freezing rain warning in effect for parts of southern Ontario
A freezing rain warning is in effect for parts of southern Ontario with a system set to move into the region on Wednesday. The warning from Environment Canada stretches from the eastern shores of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay and includes parts of the western and northern Greater Toronto Area. …
Read More »Tornado watch in effect for Montreal
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A rare tornado watch is in effect for parts of southern Quebec, including Montreal, on Thursday morning. Environment Canada issued the notice around 10 a.m., saying atmospheric conditions are favourable for thunderstorms that could produce tornadoes. “This is a dangerous and potentially …
Read More »‘Significant delays’: Road closures for Toronto Honda Indy take effect Wednesday
The Honda Indy is taking place in Toronto this weekend and road closures are set to begin on Wednesday ahead of the event. Toronto police issued a news release, warning drivers of “significant delays” and encouraged motorists to plan alternate routes. Starting at noon on Wednesday, southbound Strachan Avenue will …
Read More »Winnipeggers weigh in on new pesticide regulations in effect this spring – Winnipeg
Gardening season has started, and this year, Manitobans have more options to deal with weeds. In November, the provincial government lifted the ban on cosmetic pesticides, which had been in place since 2014. David Hinton, owner of Weed Man Manitoba, now has more tools in his toolbox. “For the last …
Read More »La Niña’s kept things cooler this winter. But what happens when that cooling effect vanishes?
It’s been a snowy, blustery and bone-chilling winter for many Canadians. British Columbians were digging out of abnormal snow in early March. The Prairies have seen a good dose of good old-fashioned winter, and extreme cold warnings were issued in Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces as well. Then there …
Read More »Warnings in effect for parts of southern Ontario already hard-hit by blizzard
Snow squall warnings are in effect for parts of southern Ontario, including areas that were already hard-hit by blizzard conditions over the past few days. Environment Canada is warning of up to 30 additional cm of snow for parts of Niagara Falls, Welland and southern Niagara Region by Tuesday afternoon. …
Read More »Ottawa to temporarily ban handgun imports until permanent freeze comes into effect
The federal government plans to fast-track a ban on the import of handguns into the country without the approval of Parliament using a regulatory measure that comes into effect in two weeks, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino announced Friday. The change will last until a permanent freeze is passed in …
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