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Two medical technology companies in Kitchener just secured nearly $6 million in provincial funding that will support 60 jobs and bring AI-powered healthcare innovations to patients worldwide. The investment shows how Ontario is betting big on homegrown health tech solutions.
When Mickey McKinney fell outside his Ontario home and couldn't get up, his neighbor's rescue dog heard his cries and alerted her owner just in time. The 89-year-old former police officer credits seven-year-old Rosa with saving his life.
The lakeside cottage from HBO's hit show Heated Rivalry is now available to rent on Airbnb this May. Fans can book weekend stays at the actual filming location on Lake Muskoka for just $155 per night.
A small Ontario town is creating a written commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, and they're making sure Indigenous voices lead the way. Four neighboring First Nations will help shape the policy before it's finalized.
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Ontario Police Officer Rod Roose has now saved two lives using a simple LifeVac device he bought with his own money. His latest rescue at an Outback Steakhouse proves the power of being prepared.
Coca-Cola Canada is pouring $141 million into its Brampton facility, creating 500 construction jobs and expanding production capacity by 20 million cases annually. The expansion will use 75% Canadian materials and exclusively Canadian tradespeople, boosting Ontario's manufacturing sector.
After six years of research with Indigenous Elders and community members, a McMaster University professor has released a comprehensive roadmap for reconciliation in Kenora, Ontario. The community-driven report offers concrete solutions while celebrating Indigenous resurgence already underway.
Communities across Ontario honored everyday heroes who quietly make life better for their neighbors. From a Special Olympics champion to a retiring Zamboni driver, these uplifting surprises prove kindness is alive and well. #
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 star-studded charity hockey game is helping hundreds of kids hit the ice, no matter what their families can afford. Six youth hockey programs just received funding to cover equipment, ice time, and development.
A small Ontario community proved local action matters when 25 service providers grew to 59 in just one year, all focused on helping neighbors escape poverty. Their collaboration is already creating real change in Midland.
Donors across Ontario raised over $26,000 to provide diapers, formula, and baby supplies to newborns in fly-in First Nations communities where essentials cost up to four times more than in southern regions. The campaign will help over 100 mothers and babies access basic necessities they couldn't otherwise afford.
A small Ontario city just took a major step toward helping thousands of residents escape poverty, approving a comprehensive action plan with 17 initiatives despite tight budget concerns. Four programs are already underway, showing immediate commitment to change.
A 32-year-old living with chronic illness launched a grassroots movement to send handwritten encouragement cards to vulnerable people across Ontario. What started as one woman's response to isolation has already spread hope to over 400 people, with a thousand more cards on the way.
Sault Ste. Marie just invested $300,000 in a program that trains people facing job barriers while fixing up community housing. The social enterprise has already helped 300 graduates find full-time work across Ontario.
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.
Canada's greenhouse capital found a way to keep growing food year-round while protecting millions of migrating birds. Light-blocking curtains are proving that agriculture and wildlife can thrive together.
Four-year-old Merrick Bolthouse, a cancer survivor from Ontario, stepped onto the ice at Little Caesars Arena to play goalie with his hero John Gibson and the Detroit Red Wings. Thanks to Make-A-Wish Foundation and Trinity Health, the young fan got full Warrior Hockey gear and stopped shots from his favorite team.