Ontario

27 Jan

Up to 50 Vehicles Involved in Highway 401 Crashes as Snow Squall Hits Eastern Ontario

nishuthapar10 CommentsCanada, Ontarioeastern Ontario, Highway 401, Ontario Provincial Police, snow squall warning, winter storm

Ontario (Gaganjot Singh): Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say as many as 50 vehicles were involved in multiple collisions on Highway 401 in eastern Ontario on Tuesday amid dangerous winter weather conditions. A snow squall warning remains in effect for the region, with blowing snow and near-zero visibility expected at times. The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) reported snow-covered lanes and significantly reduced visibility along Highway 401 between Quinte West and Napanee. As a result of the collisions, the MTO said eastbound lanes of Highway 401 were closed at County Road 30 in Brighton, west of Trenton, while westbound lanes were shut…

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27 Jan

Toronto Struggles to Recover After Record-Breaking Snowfall

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingToronto

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Toronto is working to recover from the heaviest snowfall in its history, with city officials warning that clearing the streets and infrastructure could take several days. Some areas of Canada’s largest city were buried under nearly 60 cm (about 23 inches) of snow, forcing the cancellation of over 500 flights at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Sunday. The airport has already recorded more than 88.2 cm of snowfall this month, making it the snowiest January and the snowiest month on record since 1937. The weekend storm, which affected much of North America, led several school boards to…

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27 Jan

Canadian Prime Minister Likely to Travel to India in Early March, Trade and Technology on Agenda

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, India, Ontario, TrendingMark Carney

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to visit India in the first week of March, according to media reports citing diplomatic sources. The visit, if confirmed, is anticipated to mark a significant step in strengthening economic and strategic engagement between the two countries. Reports indicate that the proposed visit could lead to multiple agreements spanning sectors such as uranium supply, clean energy, critical minerals and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh Patnaik, was quoted as saying that discussions are also underway for cooperation in nuclear energy, oil and gas, environmental initiatives,…

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26 Jan

Heavy Snowfall Disrupts School Operations Across Greater Toronto-Hamilton Area

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingCanada, Toronto

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): The after-effects of a powerful winter storm that swept through southern Ontario on Sunday prompted widespread school closures across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) on Monday, as authorities worked to clear snow and restore safe travel conditions. The Toronto District School Board confirmed that all its schools, administrative offices, learning sites and childcare centres would remain shut for the day to support ongoing snow-clearing efforts and in response to the severe weather alert issued by the city. Soon after, the Toronto Catholic District School Board announced similar closures, adding that examinations scheduled for Monday have…

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26 Jan

Toronto Police Urge Residents to Stay Home After 43 cm of Snow Buries City, Wind Chills Set to Plunge to –25°C

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingToronto

Toronto ( Rajeev Sharma): Toronto is grappling with a massive cleanup effort after a powerful winter storm dumped 43 centimetres of snow across the city, forcing plows and emergency crews into a multi-day operation to restore roads and transit service. Major arteries were prioritized on Monday, while many residential streets remained partially blocked under deep snowbanks. Environment Canada said Monday’s forecast will bring a mix of sun and clouds with a 40 per cent chance of flurries. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of –8°C, but wind chills will make it feel closer to –22°C in the morning and…

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26 Jan

Massive Winter Storm Cancels Over 10,500 Flights Across U.S., Disrupts Toronto Pearson and Major Hubs

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, Trendingwinter storm

Toronto ( Rajeev Sharma): A powerful winter storm sweeping across large parts of North America caused unprecedented disruption to air travel on Sunday, January 25, 2026, forcing the cancellation of more than 10,500 flights within, into, or out of the United States making it one of the worst single-day aviation shutdowns since the COVID-19 pandemic. Heavy snowfall, freezing rain, and strong winds crippled operations at major U.S. hubs including Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, and airports across the New York City region. The storm’s impact extended into Canada, with Toronto Pearson International Airport…

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25 Jan

Senator pushes for Canadian-run airport fast-track program to replace reliance on Nexus

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingCanada, Nexus

OTTAWA (Rajeev Sharma): With fewer Canadians flying south of the border, a senator from Alberta is urging Ottawa to develop a homegrown airport screening fast-pass program that would allow travellers to bypass long security lines without relying on a U.S.-run system. Sen. Paula Simons introduced a motion in the Senate last fall calling for the creation of a Canadian-controlled trusted traveller initiative. The proposal aims to provide quicker security clearance at domestic airports while removing dependence on the binational Nexus program. “It’s rare for a country to hand over such a critical part of its airport screening process to another…

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25 Jan

Mark Carney charts packed global travel agenda in 2026 to expand Canada’s trade footprint

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingMark Carney

OTTAWA (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney is preparing for an exceptionally busy year of international travel as his government pushes to reduce Canada’s reliance on the United States and broaden economic ties worldwide. Since taking office, Carney has already logged thousands of air miles aboard government aircraft, visiting countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. His office says overseas engagement will remain central to his strategy of doubling Canada’s non-U.S. exports over the next decade and attracting fresh foreign investment. In January alone, the prime minister made stops in France, China, Qatar, and Switzerland, signaling an aggressive start…

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25 Jan

U.S. hunters penalized $27,500 for unlawful moose kills in remote Ontario wilderness

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingOntario

Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Three American hunters have been handed significant fines and long-term hunting prohibitions in Ontario after conservation officers uncovered multiple illegal moose hunting incidents in a remote region of northwestern Ontario. According to Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources, the violations came to light following a targeted aerial patrol over the Skinner Lake area, located north of Pickle Lake, in late September 2023. The surveillance operation was launched amid growing concerns about unlawful activity at isolated hunting outposts. Investigators found that on September 29, two of the men — Zach Droessler and Ben Droessler — fatally shot a bull…

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25 Jan

Fatal late-night collision in West Nipissing leaves one dead, four hospitalized

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingWest Nipissing

Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): A serious two-vehicle crash in northern Ontario has claimed one life and sent four others to hospital, prompting an ongoing police investigation and temporary road closures in West Nipissing. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the scene on Nipissing Street late Saturday night, shortly before midnight. Emergency responders arrived to find extensive damage involving two vehicles and multiple injured occupants. In a statement released Sunday, police confirmed that a 62-year-old woman from Sudbury, who was travelling as a passenger in one of the vehicles, died at the scene despite lifesaving efforts. Paramedics, along with air ambulance…

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