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That empty HOV lane taunting you on the 401 at 10 a.m.? Soon you might be able to use it. Ontario's transportation minister announced last week that solo drivers will be allowed in high-occupancy vehicle lanes during off-peak hours. The catch: nobody's defined "off-peak" yet. Here's what we know and when it might actually happen.… Continue reading HOV Lanes Are Opening to Solo Drivers: But Not During Rush Hour
"You put your resume out there, you take initiative, you'll get hired." That's how it used to work—until it didn't. Young job seekers in Toronto are facing one of the toughest labour markets in years. StatsCan reported 84,000 jobs lost across Canada in February, and more than half of those would have employed youth. Youth… Continue reading “20 Other People Just Like You”: Why Toronto Youth Can’t Land Jobs
Hundreds of students gathered at Queen's Park earlier this month to protest the Ford government's overhaul of OSAP. The chants—"No cuts, no fees, no corporate universities"—echoed across the legislature lawn as students from Toronto, Waterloo, Ottawa, Oshawa, and St. Catharines joined walkouts and rallies across the province. Here's what's changing and why students are pushing… Continue reading “Hands Off Our Education”: Ontario Students Rally at Queen’s Park Over OSAP Cuts
The Ford government announced that it plans to exempt the premier, cabinet ministers, and their staff from Ontario's freedom-of-information laws. If the legislation passes, you won't be able to request records from those offices - and the change would apply retroactively, potentially killing hundreds of requests already in the pipeline. That includes ongoing fights over… Continue reading Ontario Wants to Lock the Cabinet Door: What the FOI Changes Mean for You
Toronto's Drug Checking Service has reported a significant rise in benzodiazepine-related drugs in the opioid supply, now present in over 40% of fentanyl samples. This has contributed to a nearly 50% increase in overdoses since last year. Naloxone, while helpful, may not fully reverse overdoses involving these mixtures.
Trillium Park at Ontario Place is glowing again. Lumière: The Art of Light—a free outdoor exhibition of 14 light-based installations—runs from March 10 to April 4, 2026, and it's one of the best ways to spend an evening by the waterfront without spending a dime. What You'll See This year's theme is "Neon Dreams: Light… Continue reading Lumière: The Art of Light Lights Up Trillium Park Until April 4, 2026
Summers in Toronto often bring scorching heatwaves that can make daily life a challenge for residents and visitors alike. In this blog post, we will delve into the hot weather conditions in Toronto, exploring the impact on the city and offering tips to stay cool and safe. The Persistence of Extreme Heat: Toronto has experienced… Continue reading Surviving the Sweltering Heat: Toronto’s Unforgiving Weather
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