2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (738+ words) The shakeup moves several ministers, leaves others untouched and creates a new artificial intelligence portfolio. TORONTO – Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government announced a surprise cabinet shuffle Thursday morning, with nine cabinet ministers showing up at Queen’s Park to receive their new…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (263+ words) The constable faces an assault causing bodily harm charge stemming from a March incident. Ontario’s police watchdog has charged a London police constable after a man was injured during an interaction with an officer at Victoria Hospital. Police arrested and…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (174+ words) Regarding the article London Transit seeks $2M hike, eyes on-demand service debut (Sept. 2). London Transit claimed ridership between January and July dropped 13.2 per cent due to declines in post-secondary enrolment. A month later, LTC chair Skylar Franke says “overall, ridership shows…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (729+ words) New tariffs on U.S. goods could raise costs for Ontario businesses, with manufacturing and agriculture among the sectors most exposed. Canadian counter-tariffs against the United States went into effect Tuesday. The countermeasures will make it more expensive for businesses in Ontario…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago   (415+ words) The Ontario Provincial Police were searching on Saturday night for an “overdue boater” in Grand Bend. The OPP notified residents in the beach community to expect a “heavy police presence” amid the search. Shortly after 7:30 p.m., police issued new…...

1+ week, 15+ hour ago   (469+ words) Free Press readers sound off on the topics of the day, including former London councillors, Donald Trump and Canadian Parliament. Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced his intention to address the European Parliament. Carney recently implied Canada walked away from…...

1+ week, 21+ hour ago   (902+ words) The U.S. president not openly declared his support of a united Canada in the run-up to the Alberta vote Donald Barry, University of Calgary In a few weeks, Albertans will be asked in a referendum whether they want the province to…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (593+ words) The province added 14,100 manufacturing jobs in August, though analysts warn tariff uncertainty continues to weigh on the sector. Ontario’s manufacturing sector is showing signs of resilience despite ongoing trade tensions with the United States, adding 14,100 jobs in August and effectively…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (699+ words) The tax break will remain in place until Jan. 31 before being phased back in, as fuel prices remain elevated. The federal government is extending the suspension of its excise tax on gas and diesel for another four months before it…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (180+ words) A Free Press reader says a “tariff recovery tax” on potash, electricity and oil exports to the U.S. could support Canadian industries subject to tariffs. Canada exports three products to the U.S. for which they have no easy…...