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Ontario started dismantling bike lanes on Bloor Street West on September 1, 2026, as part of a province‑wide reversal of recent bike‑lane projects, prompting protests from hundreds of cyclists who warn the changes could make streets more dangerous.
Teachers, parents and supporters staged rallies in dozens of Ontario municipalities on August 29, 2026, protesting recent education policy changes and the imminent expiry of the teachers' collective agreement before the new school year.
Randolph College for the Performing Arts in Toronto will close after failing to renew its provincial accreditation, as confirmed by the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities on August 28, 2026. The shutdown reflects the college’s non‑compliance with Ontario’s accreditation requirements for post‑secondary schools.
The Ontario Career Colleges Association warned the provincial government in 2023 of possible misuse of OSAP funds at several career‑college campuses, prompting calls for further investigation.
Ontario's career college association warned the provincial government in 2023 of suspicious OSAP disbursements at several campuses, prompting a review of potential misuse of student aid funds.
Two legal organizations have sued the Ontario government, claiming its new cash‑deposit bail rule oversteps federal authority and hinders release of accused individuals. The court challenge could determine whether the province can enforce the policy while the case proceeds.
Students at seven Ontario private career colleges received $385 million in OSAP grants in 2025, a surge driven by rapid enrollment growth at these institutions.
Beachgoers found the body of a Scarborough swimmer on August 27, 2026, after the individual was reported missing the day before, prompting an Ontario Provincial Police investigation.
Premier Doug Ford urged Ontario board chairs to cut reliance on U.S. firms, and a new poll showed increased approval for him and the Progressive Conservatives following a heated exchange with President Donald Trump.
Five Ontario municipalities are still waiting for the provincial government to repay expenses incurred during the Greenbelt scandal, despite a promise from Premier Doug Ford. Opposition MPPs have urged the government to honor the commitment as the towns face ongoing budget pressures.
The OPP has warned Ontarians that scammers are impersonating police officers and using spoofed OPP numbers to deceive residents. The police advise verification and caution against sharing personal information or payments during unsolicited calls.
Premier Doug Ford has not replied to a request to restock U.S. alcohol in LCBO stores, leaving Ontario shoppers without American beverages for over a year.
Premier Doug Ford will speak in Hamilton on Monday with ministers Vic Fedeli and Peter Bethlenfalvy to discuss Ontario’s economic outlook amid escalating US‑Canada trade tensions, part of a broader provincial effort to address potential fallout.
Port Hope residents expressed shock and opposition to a proposed nuclear power plant, recalling the town’s troubled nuclear history, while the mayor and Ontario energy minister noted the issue will be reviewed.
Premier Doug Ford did not comment on a request to restock American alcohol in LCBO stores, and shoppers have been unable to find U.S. beverages there for over a year.
A highway collision in Oakville on August 20, 2026 killed a 78-year-old woman, prompting an Ontario Provincial Police investigation.
Ontario’s 2006 policy requiring students to stay in school until age 18, combined with cooperative courses and success teams, has led to higher high‑school graduation rates than neighboring Quebec.
Ontario announced a strategy to attract AI data‑centre investment and create jobs, but the plan has prompted concerns about Toronto’s electricity grid capacity and the costs of any needed upgrades.
An Ontario Superior Court judge released a woman charged with human trafficking on bail without the cash deposit required by new provincial rules, which mandate payment within 48 hours.
A fourth group of four captive whales left the closed Marineland amusement park on August 21, 2026, continuing the park's ongoing effort to relocate its marine mammals.
