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A team of dedicated volunteers in Collingwood, Ontario spent weeks tracking foxes with mange, using security camera footage and smelly sardines to rescue four animals that are now recovering. The newly formed rescue group showed how community cooperation can save wildlife one animal at a time.
A new report reveals Ontario's Greenbelt isn't blocking growth—it's fueling it, generating $3 billion annually while protecting farmland that feeds millions. Researchers say the protected land is actually a strategic economic asset that secures jobs, food supply, and Ontario's future.
Scott Pendlebury made AFL history, breaking the games record with his 403rd appearance as Collingwood defeated West Coast by 10 points. The milestone moment caps an extraordinary career spanning decades of dedication to Australian football.
Nine Ontario provincial parks damaged by storms, invasive species, and shoreline erosion just received a major green makeover. A national charity and Ontario Parks teamed up to plant 12,000 native trees and shrubs, breathing new life into these beloved natural spaces.
Thousands of Ontario parents have been technically breaking the law by using cargo e-bikes for school drop-offs because anyone under 16 is banned from riding. Now the province is updating its regulations to make this popular, eco-friendly transportation option legal.
A four-day festival in Almonte, Ontario, is making Indigenous culture more accessible than ever with weekend programming for families. Reconciliation Through Art returns September 27 and October 2-4 with traditional dancing, Indigenous art workshops, and a ceremonial water walk.
Betty Hancey has spent four decades helping families find homes, but her most fulfilling work happens feeding those without one. The 70-year-old Collingwood realtor now leads a church program that's seen shocking increases in need and inspiring acts of generosity.
Bradford West Gwillimbury's business support center blew past its goals in 2025, helping more than 450 entrepreneurs launch and grow their dreams. The small Ontario town is now racing to solve a power shortage that could unlock 5,000 jobs by 2030.
A Canadian town is inviting its community to learn, reflect, and heal through a series of Indigenous-centered events this month. From poetry installations to teaching forests, Collingwood is turning reconciliation into meaningful action.
A beloved outdoor education center in Ontario is getting a major kitchen upgrade that will serve thousands of students and campers for years to come. The renovation at Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre started thanks to generous community donations.
Ontario is giving every teacher access to interactive digital tools that help students track their progress and learn at their own pace. The new platform launches this September across all 72 school boards.
Ontario is turning wood waste into clean jet fuel with a $5.5 million investment that creates jobs while helping forests and airlines go green. A new Thunder Bay facility will transform mill byproducts into renewable diesel and aviation fuel.
New research from Brock University shows how better greenhouse technology could help fight rising food costs. Southern Ontario's greenhouse region supplies fresh vegetables year-round, but the innovation system needs stronger support.
A student innovation challenge in Northern Ontario is offering $6,000 in prizes for fresh ideas to improve the mining industry. The extended deadline means young innovators still have time to pitch solutions that could transform mining safety, efficiency, and community impact.
A four-county region in Ontario just achieved the province's lowest unemployment rate at 4%, even as provincial and national rates climbed higher. The Stratford to Bruce Peninsula area now has over 1,400 job openings waiting to be filled.
As grocery costs squeeze Canadian families, a new Brock University study reveals how smarter greenhouse technology in southern Ontario could make fresh produce more affordable year-round. The research maps a path to stronger food security through better collaboration and long-term investment.
Students, workers, and families in Ontario successfully pushed the provincial government to announce new post-secondary education funding after nearly a decade of stagnant investment. The increase marks a milestone in the fight to strengthen colleges and universities, though advocates say more work lies ahead.
A family-owned Canadian poultry company is building a massive new facility in Woodstock, Ontario, creating 100 jobs and strengthening the region's food supply chain. The $100 million investment marks the largest expansion in company history.
A mining company in northern Ontario withdrew from culturally significant land after hearing concerns from Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation. The move marks a powerful example of reconciliation in action.
Ontario just made history as the first Canadian province to ban invasive medical experiments on dogs and cats. The groundbreaking law protects animals that families consider beloved companions from painful laboratory testing.
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