The provincial government has announced it will be spending close to $1 billion to refurbish eight hydroelectric generating stations in eastern Ontario.
Ontario Minister of Energy and Electrification Stephen Lecce announces a refurbishment plan for the Chenaux Generating Station in Horton, Ont. June 27, 2024. The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App
"This significant investment will enhance efficiencies, create hundreds of skilled jobs in eastern Ontario, and ensure our stations meet energy demands for decades to come," said Ontario Power Generation Senior VP of Business Development Heather Ferguson, in a news release Thursday. A potential strike by WestJet airplane mechanics would upend travel plans for 250,000 customers over the Canada Day long weekend, the airline says — and cost it millions of dollars.The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop.
Toronto has seen a staggering 74 per cent increase in gunfire incidents compared to the same time last year and police said Thursday that they have identified some disturbing trends which are contributing to the violence.Ontarians heading outdoors this summer are likely well-versed on the potential risk of Lyme disease that comes with a tick bite.
One person has been charged after a suspect stole a vehicle in Sables-Spanish Rivers Township, then drove it to Ontario Provincial Police to discuss another matter.Victim was lured to residence by former partner, ‘ambushed and assaulted,’ northern Ont. police say Ontarians heading outdoors this summer are likely well-versed on the potential risk of Lyme disease that comes with a tick bite. But there are three other pathogens that can be transmitted by blacklegged ticks that public health officials want you to know about – and confirmed cases have already been reported in Ontario.
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