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The Detroit-Canada bridge is expected to open by late July after U.S. and Canadian officials resolved disputes that delayed its debut. The bridge's opening had been postponed from an initial June 12 ribbon-cutting due to unresolved issues between the countries, including President Donald Trump's demands for U.S. ownership of the project. The $4.4 billion bridge, named after Gordie Howe, aims to ease congestion between Detroit and Windsor.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is expected to open by late July after U.S. and Canadian officials resolved disputes that delayed its debut. The bridge, named after hockey player Gordie Howe, will serve as an economic link between the two countries, with commercial traffic beginning before August 1.

A British man who pleaded guilty to the death of a restaurateur in Owen Sound, Ont., has been sentenced to 3½ years in prison. The case involved criminal charges related to the restaurateur's death.

An illegal immigrant trucker driver admitted to a role in a deadly crash in Ontario. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement filed an immigration detainer against him for charges including vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and driving under the influence.

The Shedd Aquarium is rescuing up to 10 beluga whales from Marineland of Canada, a shuttered marine park in Ontario, as part of an international effort to rehome 30 stranded belugas. The rescue, involving aquariums in the U.S. and Spain, follows Marineland’s closure in 2024 due to a Canadian law banning marine mammal captivity for entertainment. The belugas will be transported via a specialized method to the Shedd’s Abbott Oceanarium.

A Canadian man, Guramrit Sidhu of Brampton, Ontario, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for leading an international drug trafficking organization operating in Southern California after pleading guilty.

Shedd Aquarium is rescuing and rehoming up to ten beluga whales from Marineland of Canada, a shuttered marine park in Ontario cited for animal welfare concerns. The park has been closed and is under government scrutiny for its treatment of animals.

Canada experienced a 4% year-over-year decline in asking rents for the 21st consecutive month, with British Columbia and Ontario seeing the largest drops. Atlantic Canada was the only region where rents increased.

Alberta and Ontario proposed a 3,300-kilometer pipeline to transport western Canadian oil eastward to Sarnia, Ontario, with potential future extension to Atlantic export terminals. The project faces challenges including financing, regulatory approvals, and Indigenous consultations, echoing the failure of a similar abandoned project in 2017. A feasibility study is planned, but the route, cost, and private-sector involvement remain undetermined.

Alberta and Ontario propose a 3,300-kilometer pipeline to transport western Canadian oil from Hardisty, Alberta, to Sarnia, Ontario, aiming to diversify exports beyond the U.S. The project faces challenges including financing and regulatory approvals, with a feasibility study planned. The pipeline could later extend to Canada’s Atlantic coast and is part of broader efforts to expand oil exports to Europe and Asia.

Alberta and Ontario propose a 3,300-kilometer pipeline to transport western Canadian oil to Sarnia, Ontario, with potential expansion to Canada’s Atlantic coast. The project faces challenges including financing and regulatory approvals, and follows the 2017 abandonment of a similar project called Energy East. Alberta also plans a taxpayer-subsidized Pacific Coast pipeline to boost Asian exports.

The premiers of Alberta and Ontario have proposed a pipeline to transport western Canadian oil to eastern Canada as the country seeks new markets.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are scheduled to speak to reporters at 11 a.m. ET in Calgary. The event is set to take place from Calgary.

Non-fatal opioid overdose calls are rising in four Ontario cities, with Hamilton experiencing nearly a threefold increase in the first five months of 2026. Researchers and social workers link the trend to a toxic drug supply and the closure of supervised consumption sites over the past two years.

Storms caused power outages for 1 million people in the Midwest, Northeast, and Ontario. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reported crews were working to clear roads of trees on Saturday.

Storms caused power outages affecting 1 million people in the Midwest, Northeast, and Ontario. Large tree branches fell in Lansing, Mich. during a storm on Friday.

A boy died from rabies after a bat landed on his face during a vacation in Ontario. The incident occurred several weeks before his death.

Premier Doug Ford expanded strong mayor powers to nearly half of Ontario’s municipalities despite 'predominantly negative' feedback during consultations. Respondents criticized the system as 'unnecessary' and 'undemocratic,' according to documents obtained by CBC News.

A new study published in a U.S. science journal found that tree swallows at Long Point Bird Observatory in Ontario are producing fewer eggs and shrinking in body size as insect populations decline. The research highlights the impact of climate change on wildlife, even in protected areas.

The Powassan virus, a rare tick-borne disease discovered in the Ontario town of Powassan, is causing a surge in U.S. cases and has been described as deadly fast by experts.

Starting in July, Ontario will make some mandatory benefits in standard car insurance policies optional, potentially reducing premiums for customers who opt out. However, insurance experts caution that skipping coverage could leave drivers exposed to risks.

BlackBerry Ltd. reported fiscal Q1 profit of $8.5 million, or 1 cent per share, with adjusted earnings of 4 cents per share, exceeding analysts' expectations. The company generated $152.9 million in revenue and projected Q2 earnings of 3-4 cents per share and full-year earnings of 16-20 cents per share, while its stock has risen 99% over the past year.

A private investigator was arrested after narcotics were allegedly found on documents he brought into a San Bernardino County jail twice. Naum Ware, 67, of Ontario, was arrested on June 23 at the West Valley Detention Center.

Kymm Dracup, a 56-year-old in Toronto, has been unemployed for 22 months and struggles with age bias in her job search. She attributes rejections to her age, faces challenges with online interviews, and fears desperation affects her confidence. A temporary consulting job offers no full-time security.

Premier Doug Ford’s changes to Ontario’s freedom of information system are now law, with rejections and denials from the system being reported. Experts suggest these changes could harm the government.

Five children killed in a two-vehicle collision on June 12 in Ontario's Mapleton Township will be honored at their funeral on Saturday. Three other members of the Doerksen family and a couple were also injured in the crash.

An Ontario judge may decide on Friday whether Frank Stronach is guilty of sexual assault charges, four months after his trial began in Toronto.

Franklin-Bingham Farms police in Oakland County launched a program to improve emergency responses for autistic individuals. A study from Ontario found 16% of autistic teens and adults had police interactions in 18 months, with 19% experiencing physical restraints and 30% transported to emergency departments. Chief Curt Lawson, Kim Craighead, and Sara Grezlik discussed the initiative during a Local 4 Live interview.

A study in Ontario found that women with traumatic brain injuries are 26% less likely to be admitted for trauma care compared to men, prompting questions about disparities in treatment for similar injuries.

A truck hauling cheese powder and wood pallets from Wisconsin to Brampton, Ontario, was busted for cocaine at the Blue Water Bridge. The driver, Chandan Tayal, claimed he was transporting legal goods.

The opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit has been delayed due to 'outstanding issues.' The bridge, under construction as of May 2026, connects the two cities with a shared Canadian and American flag display.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford visited Washington to advocate for a U.S.-Canada trade agreement renewal ahead of a July 1 deadline. The U.S. and Canada are working to finalize the continent-wide pact.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge is under construction between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit as of May 22, 2026. The bridge is set to open, connecting Canada and Michigan.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford, a Trump critic, urges the U.S. president to reach a deal with Canada during his Washington visit. Ford, known for his confrontational style, adopts a diplomatic tone in his interactions.

Ontario spent $465 million more on OSAP last year, with 95% of the increase going to private career college students. The Ford government cited 'unsustainable' costs for recent student assistance grant cuts, while opposition critics argue the issue stems from government policies and question the need to penalize university and publicly funded college students.

The Michigan family that owns the Ambassador Bridge, which connects Ontario and Michigan, is planning to expand its concrete business operations into Canada. The expansion involves their controversial concrete empire crossing the border.

Three men have been charged in connection with the death of an Ontario restaurant owner and are appearing in court today for a key hearing.

Brayden Bushby, convicted in the 2017 death of Barbara Kentner in Thunder Bay, Ontario, has been granted an additional three months of day parole in a community-based residential facility. The Parole Board of Canada made the decision, as reported by CBC News.

Cargill is opposing the construction of townhomes and an apartment complex in Sarnia, an Ontario border city, by leveraging the province's Minister's Zoning Order in a manner contrary to its intended purpose. The dispute highlights a divide between urban housing needs and rural interests in the region.

The Canadian government has approved a plan to relocate the remaining captive whales from the shuttered Marineland park in Ontario to aquariums in the United States and Spain.