Two rare white ‘spirit moose’ spotted together in Northern Ontario

Source: Josh K. Elliot, Global News, October 28, 2019  Two snow-white moose have been spotted crossing the highway in Northern Ontario, approximately one year after video of the same two animals captured international attention in 2018. Jackie Burns Loyer photographed the elusive creatures from her car at the side of Highway 101 earlier this month. She says… Continue reading Two rare white ‘spirit moose’ spotted together in Northern Ontario

Ontario to ban cellphones from classrooms

Source: Allison Jones,Canadian Press, March 12, 2019 TORONTO — The Canadian Press has learned that Ontario is set to announce this week that cellphones will be banned in classrooms, starting in the next school year. Some schools already have similar policies, but the province will issue a directive to all public schools for the 2019-20… Continue reading Ontario to ban cellphones from classrooms

Whiteout conditions in Ontario cause 2 pileups involving nearly 100 vehicles

Source: CTV News, February 25, 2019  Violent winds and blowing snow led to whiteout conditions in Southern Ontario on Monday and contributed to a pair of massive pileups involving nearly 100 vehicles. The first collision, on Highway 400 south of Barrie, Ont., involved about 70 vehicles, according to Sgt. Kerry Schmidt of the Ontario Provincial… Continue reading Whiteout conditions in Ontario cause 2 pileups involving nearly 100 vehicles

‘Peak winter’: Storms strike B.C., Ont., Que. and Maritimes

Source: Ryan Flanagan and Josh Dhaas, CTV News, February 12, 2019  A major winter storm is dumping snow, ice pellets, and freezing rain across southern Ontario, shutting down schools, closing offices and grounding flights. The same storm could dump up to 40 centimetres on Montreal and Ottawa overnight, while the Maritimes can expect a messy… Continue reading ‘Peak winter’: Storms strike B.C., Ont., Que. and Maritimes

Heavy snow and bitter cold in Environment Canada’s forecast for Ontario

Source: The Canadian Press, January 28, 2019  TORONTO — The national forecaster issued weather warnings for much of Ontario on Monday, citing extreme cold and heavy snow. Environment Canada warned that parts of the province could see 20 centimetres of snow fall by Tuesday morning, with slightly more in the areas immediately surrounding the Great Lakes.… Continue reading Heavy snow and bitter cold in Environment Canada’s forecast for Ontario

Caught on camera: Deer rescued from icy northern Ontario river

Source: CTV News, December 2, 2018  The rescue of a deer trapped in an icy northern Ontario river was captured on camera. Ontario Provincial Police say firefighters from Greater Sudbury, Ont. conducted the rescue in the Vermilion River about 30 kilometres west of the city centre. In a series of three videos posted to Twitter… Continue reading Caught on camera: Deer rescued from icy northern Ontario river

GM workers walk off job amid Oshawa uncertainty

Source: CTV News, November 26, 2018  Workers at the General Motors plant in Oshawa, Ont. have walked off the job as they wait to learn more about how long their jobs will continue to exist. Many morning shift workers were seen leaving the facility shortly after 9 a.m. Monday. Several told reporters that they had… Continue reading GM workers walk off job amid Oshawa uncertainty

‘So gross’: Hamilton mom disgusted after live mouse found in bag of bread

Source: Dan Taekema, CBC News, November 9, 2018  Loblaw says store is working with pest control and Hamilton Public Health Michelle Hill was about to grab a loaf of bread and hand it to the grocery store cashier Tuesday when she saw it wiggle. She took a closer look and, with a scream, jumped back — a… Continue reading ‘So gross’: Hamilton mom disgusted after live mouse found in bag of bread

Doug Ford attacks ‘terrible tax’ on carbon alongside Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe

Source: John Rieti, CBC News, October 29, 2018  Both provinces fighting imposition of federal tax in court Ontario Premier Doug Ford kept up his criticism of a federal carbon tax Monday calling the plan “nothing more than a complete scam.” Ford made his latest attack on the planned tax alongside Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, who echoed… Continue reading Doug Ford attacks ‘terrible tax’ on carbon alongside Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe

Rare white ‘spirit moose’ captured on video in northern Ontario

Source: Josh Dehaas, CTV News, October 29, 2018  A northern Ontario couple was treated to a rare sighting of not one but two white ‘spirit moose,’ and they managed to capture the magical experience on camera. Nicole Leblanc of Timmins, Ont., tells CTVNews.ca that she and her husband were driving to their camp near Foleyet,… Continue reading Rare white ‘spirit moose’ captured on video in northern Ontario