Author: The Canadian Post

Ontario still hasn’t decided where the Science Centre will operate while its new building is constructed at Ontario Place. Infrastructure Minister Kinga Surma said Tuesday that the province hasn’t chosen a location, despite earlier promises to launch a temporary site by January 1, 2026. She explained that the Science Centre continues exploring temporary locations and possible pop-up exhibits across the province. “There are many municipalities and organizations that have put up their hand and reached out to government,” Surma said. “We have an opportunity to bring exhibits across Ontario.” Current exhibits remain in storage after the government closed the Science…

Ontario correctional reform is urgently needed, according to the province’s ombudsman, following a record spike in complaints over the past year. Paul Dubé reported that his office received 6,870 complaints about correctional facilities in 2024–2025. That’s a 55 per cent increase from the year before. He described the concerns as serious and systemic. Issues include overcrowding, extended lockdowns, poor health care, and segregation of inmates with mental health conditions. “These go beyond inefficiencies. They raise urgent human rights concerns,” Dubé said in his annual report released this week. Dubé also noted that some Indigenous inmates were denied access to liaison…

A new encampment near the proposed Ring of Fire bridge in northern Ontario is uniting two First Nations. Members of Attawapiskat and Neskantaga are joining forces to protest federal and provincial laws related to resource development. Together, they are establishing a semi-permanent presence along the Attawapiskat River. Their aim is to reassert Indigenous rights and demand proper consultation before any new development begins in the region. Leading this initiative is 20-year-old Jeronimo Kataquapit from Attawapiskat. He and his family launched a 400-kilometre river journey in two canoes. They departed on June 16 and plan to reach the proposed bridge site…

Ontario has assumed control of four major school boards, citing mismanagement and unsustainable financial practices, Education Minister Paul Calandra announced Friday. Supervisors have been appointed to the Toronto District School Board, Toronto Catholic District School Board, Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, and Dufferin-Peel Catholic School Board. Calandra said the move comes after financial reviews showed these boards were running large deficits despite receiving stable provincial funding. “These boards have had multiple opportunities to address their structural financial issues, and time and again, they have failed to do so,” Calandra said. “Parents and educators expect and deserve a school system where spending…

Ontario is investigating a possible data breach that may have exposed the personal information of 200,000 home care patients, Health Minister Sylvia Jones said Friday. Ontario Medical Supply, a vendor for Ontario Health atHome, first reported a system outage. It later confirmed that a cyberattack caused the disruption. Ontario Health atHome then announced the potential breach. The agency stated that health records may have been compromised, including patient names, contact details, and supply orders. “We are working with the Information and Privacy Commissioner to notify those affected as quickly as possible,” the agency said in a statement. “ Throughout this…

Prince Edward Island measles cases have triggered a public health alert after two people tested positive for the virus. Both individuals were either unvaccinated or partially vaccinated, according to the province’s chief public health office. Officials confirmed the cases on June 27 and released a list of 10 public exposure sites. The list includes Charlottetown Airport and two WestJet flights on June 25. One flight travelled from Kamloops to Calgary, followed by a connection to Charlottetown. Other exposure sites include service stations in Stanley Bridge and Scotchfort, stores in Morell and Charlottetown, and a local chapel. Measles spreads easily through…

Nova Scotia seafood climate adaptations are getting a boost with $1.73 million in provincial funding. The investment will help 22 seafood businesses and partners cut carbon emissions and boost energy efficiency. Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Kent Smith said the funding will support a shift away from fossil fuels. Projects include installing solar energy systems and upgrading fishing vessels with electric motors. Asadalia Fisheries in Pictou will receive $250,000 to build a hybrid diesel-electric lobster boat. Lobster Hub Inc. in Meteghan Centre is getting $100,000 to install an energy-efficient unit at its lobster pound. The funding comes from the Energy Efficiency…

New Brunswick RCMP officers are under investigation for alleged misconduct tied to an impaired driving case. The Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) has confirmed that it is examining the actions of two officers from the Sussex and Caledonia detachments. According to SiRT, the case centers on a man who was arrested in February near Henderson Settlement, a rural area about 60 kilometres southeast of Fredericton. In June, senior RCMP officials learned that an officer from the Sussex detachment may have tried to influence the investigation. That officer reportedly had a personal relationship with the man involved. SiRT also began reviewing…

Nova Scotia’s plan to increase the RCMP’s role as a provincial police force is drawing concern from municipal leaders across the province. Mayors of several towns say they are worried about how the shift could affect the future of their own police departments. Justice Minister Becky Druhan announced the change earlier this week, following a provincial policing review launched in 2023. She said local police forces are being audited, and those that fail to meet provincial standards could be replaced by the RCMP. Druhan noted the province will also require future contracts for specialized police services, such as canine units…

British Columbia’s call to classify the Bishnoi gang as a terrorist organization is rooted in police intelligence connecting the group to extortion threats targeting South Asian communities, says Public Safety Minister Garry Begg. The provincial government has committed $100,000 toward a 60-day Crime Stoppers campaign aimed at raising awareness and encouraging victims and witnesses to come forward. “There is fear in the community,” Begg said during a Thursday news conference, emphasizing that extortion should be viewed as a public safety issue, not a private matter. He urged victims to report any threatening calls to law enforcement. Premier David Eby recently…