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Homeowners shift from building new to enhancing what they have—investing in energy-efficient upgrades that improve comfort and value. Ontario’s housing market continues to cool, with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) projecting a fourth consecutive annual decline in housing starts across Ontario’s central markets.
Two local conservation authorities say they disagree with the provincial government's plan to reduce the number of agencies across Ontario by merging the existing ones. Representatives said the municipalities who fund and rely on RCAs for clean water could lose their voice in the process.
During a raucous hearing, the Ontario legislature passed a bill backed by Premier Doug Ford meant to expedite housing development and the eviction of tenants who are behind on their rent.
A new INsauga poll suggests many people across the GTA are preparing to scale back their travel plans next year. The poll, which received 2,490 votes, found that the majority of respondents expect to travel less in the coming year.
The Weather Network's Michael Vann was in Cambridge, Ontario, during the morning commute. Lake effect snow is expected to continue through Friday.
The Canadian Press on MSN
Ontario winter wallop dumps up to 70 centimetres of snow in some parts
Many across Ontario will be cleaning up this weekend after being slammed by a multi-day storm that was set to dump upwards of 70 centimetres of snow in some areas.
Ontario County sheriff's deputies say a man died after he tried to attach a snowplow to a pickup truck and was accidentally hit.
Meteorologist Mark Robinson provides an on-the-ground look at the snowy conditions in Southern Ontario, forecasting another 5 to 15 cm of snow for the entire region over the weekend.
The province is proposing legislation intended to better protect animals, though it won't completely bar the practice. The move is partially in response to the public outcry over a London hospital's use of dogs for medical research.