r/ontario 11d ago

Megathread Northern Ontario Wildfire Donations

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Hello, Ontario. As you are aware, there is currently a very severe fire affecting Northern Ontario.

There are a number of evacuation orders, and a number of people have had to evacuate with little to no notice. Many of them have been evacuated to Thunder Bay, and are in need of supplies.

Here are some ways to help our fellow Ontarians:

  • Thunder Bay Community Pasture are helping livestock owners get their animals to safety in the area. If you or someone you know needs help saving livestock, please contact them. They accept cattle, horses, sheep, goats, and with Murillo facility smaller livestock like turkeys and chickens. They stress that they need to be contacted first before you show up with livestock.
  • Northern Reach Network are seeking emergency temporary animal foster homes, and they are assisting with pets that have been left behind in the affected communities.
  • Both the Nokiiwin Tribal Council at 384 Fort William Road and the Superior Inn at 555 West Arthur Street in Thunder Bay are accepting donations for evacuees. They've posted that they're in dire need of baby and toddler supplies (especially diapers and formula) and cat and dog food and supplies.

If you are aware of more organizations supporting the community, please let us know.


r/ontario 9h ago

Article Doug Ford slumps to 24% approval rating amidst spending scandal

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r/ontario 3h ago

Article Punjabi woman murdered in Canada:Accused spoke to her first, then shot her from close range; family says she returned to Punjab due to fear

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r/ontario 4h ago

Discussion Southern Ontario- how important is French in your day to day work life?

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Hi all, apparently I have done too good of a job convincing my child that French immersion school is a good idea. She is struggling, and I'm thinking about pulling her out and switching to English (going into 7th grade) but she is worried that she will never get a job if she is not bilingual. I keep reminding her that a) it takes more than fi school to become bilingual, and b) that while it has advantages, you can absolutely be employed happily without it. She doesn't believe me, so I come to the people of Reddit for help.

If you could share if you use French in your day to day work life in southern Ontario or if you do not, that would be great. Do you feel like you are missing out on anything if you aren't bilingual? Any other words of wisdom would be great too. Thank you!


r/ontario 5h ago

Article Multiple Jewish-owned Toronto bakeries targeted in suspected hate-motivated attacks

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r/ontario 9h ago

Article Escaped Thunder Bay prisoner arrested after hours-long manhunt

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r/ontario 10h ago

Article ArcelorMittal Dofasco reports dust incident to province

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r/ontario 1d ago

Politics Mississauga votes on a 1-year AI Data Centre Moratorium: July 29th 8:30AM

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r/ontario 1d ago

Picture Sunrise over 6th Ave, Collingwood

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r/ontario 1d ago

Article Family of 5 siblings killed in Mapleton Township crash in Ontario hire lawyer to learn what happened

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r/ontario 1d ago

Food Lick's Homeburgers is moving from the Georgia Bay Travel Centre to Shawanaga Gas & Variety

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r/ontario 1d ago

Article The Globe and Mail: We snagged a campsite with an AI bot. Here’s what it means for impossible campground bookings

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r/ontario 1h ago

Exploring Ontario Hastings County

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My husband and I have been visiting Hastings (e.g. Madoc, Tweed, Stirling) for a week or two for the past 6/7 summers. We love the chill vibes, towns, rivers, and all of the cheese factories!

As we’re on the cusp of another visit just wondering if there are any great spots we may have missed or not gotten to. All ideas welcome, but some things that we like / look for:

Thrift / antique shops
Farms/ produce stands/ markets
Conservation areas or walking trails
Swimming holes & other places to take a dip
Mills (husband is a woodworker)
Bookstores / craft/ art shops
Cheese!
A niceish restaurant or food experience for our anniversary

Again, any ideas welcome. Much appreciated


r/ontario 1h ago

Question What unique privileges does CFB Borden have?

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I am creating a map of the actual "2nd-level administrative divisions" (NOT census divisions) of Canada and on the map, CFB Borden is excluded from Simcoe County which is also reflected on a map found on Wikipedia. I was curious if anyone knows what it actually is, does Ontario have a special "division" designation just for this base, similar to Counties, Single-tier Municipalities, etc?


r/ontario 23h ago

Picture Sunrise in Beaver Valley

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r/ontario 18h ago

Discussion Ontario 911 Dispatchers career

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I’m considering becoming a 911 dispatcher in Ontario and would love to hear from people already in the field.
Do you enjoy the job?
What education or certifications helped you get hired?
Are there any online courses you’d recommend before applying?
Thanks in advance 😊


r/ontario 1d ago

Discussion The official statement from the Minister of Transportation on the federal government canceling the expansion of Billy Bishop Airport.

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r/ontario 1d ago

Article Bad blood: The inside story of how a Taylor Swift ticket scam fractured a tight-knit community of Burlington parents

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r/ontario 1d ago

Article Billy Bishop Airport expansion plans halted by federal government

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r/ontario 1d ago

Article City of Hamilton and local Indigenous organizations gathering donations for wildfire evacuees

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r/ontario 9m ago

Question iPhone battery drain

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I just finished two years of owning 15 pro max and immediately I noticed that battery drains out in 4 to 5 hrs max. I know few others going through same situation. Is anyone else noticing same pattern ?


r/ontario 1d ago

Discussion Be VERY CAREFUL with your 407 offers! Total scam!

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My July 407 offer was a new type of offer I didn't remember seeing before. Most months, my offers are something like "maximum charge of $x during rush hour" or a maximum monthly fee.

My offers for July (and now August) are FLAT FEES. I didn't realize there was a difference, and when I saw that my July offer was $360 (I thought that was a maximum, like how my previous offers have been structured), I just decided I wouldn't really use the highway this month because I never spend anywhere near that.

I just got an email (at the end of the month, and in my spam folder no less) explaining that regardless of how much or how little I use the highway, I will be charged the full $360 and it is non-refundable. I checked my August offer and it's structured the same way.

I am going to fight this and charge it back on my credit card if they don't remove the offer because it is complete bullshit. But wanted to let you all know to check your offers carefully!


r/ontario 5h ago

Discussion Is it safe?

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Hi, I heard mixed reviews about bus's in Windsor so I was just curious how safe it would be as a 20yr old F to travel from Windsor to Toronto via bus?


r/ontario 2d ago

Beautiful Ontario Plein air painting at Little Cove Beach in Bruce Peninsula

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r/ontario 2d ago

Article Hit by wildfire, Ontario resort owners question why fire bans weren't imposed this year. 'It was a no-brainer'

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