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On Thursday, the Ontario government signed a landmark deal to fast-track construction of an all-season road that will connect Marten Falls First Nation to the broader provincial highway network, and later, to the mineral-rich region known as the Ring of Fire.

As winter weather arrived sooner than expected, provincial authorities are urging drivers to get ready for slippery roads. The CAA, Ministry of Transportation, Toronto Police, and OPP are teaming up to launch the winter driving season safety tip campaign. Sergeant Kerry Schmidt, from OPP’s Highway Safety Division, joins Candace Daniel to share advice on vehicle...

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford met Thursday to sign an agreement to speed up the approval of major projects, including building the road to the Ring of Fire.

A winter storm is pushing through much of Ontario, bringing heavy snow, poor visibility, and tricky commutes across Kingston. Crews are working around the clock to keep roads clear, but as Jesse Reynolds reports, keeping up comes with its own challenges.

On this episode of Focus Ontario, a look at the jobs decline in the manufacturing sector and a one-on-one interview with Minister of Indigenous Affairs Greg Rickford, after the province moves one step closer to a road to the Ring of Fire.

A powerful winter storm sweeping across the Prairies has pushed into Manitoba, bringing blizzard conditions to Winnipeg and causing widespread travel disruptions. Officials report citywide road closures, school cancellations and near-zero visibility as strong winds and heavy snow batter the region.

A powerful winter storm swept across the Prairies Wednesday, bringing blizzard conditions, heavy snow and strong winds to parts of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Environment Canada warned of treacherous travel, possible school and road closures, scattered power outages and bitter wind chills approaching −45 C in northern regions. Some residents welcomed the wintry blast, with...

The city of Kingston is continuing to make progress on the redevelopment of 309 Queen Mary Road, a project designed to bring affordable transitional housing, primary health care, and community programming together under one roof.

Ontario Energy Minister Stephen Lecce says he remains confident the federal government will eventually offer its backing to the province’s plans for a road to the mineral-rich Ring of Fire. Lecce joined Focus Ontario to discuss his plans.

Renowned Canadian author Thomas King’s revelation this week – the fact that he is not Indigenous – has led to the cancellation of two major projects. His latest book isn’t going ahead, and neither is an Edmonton opera production of ‘Indians on Vacation’ – one of King’s most famous reads. As Melissa Ridgen reports, an...

The City of Edmonton has wrapped the 2025 summer road construction season and says its accelerated roadwork plan for Stony Plain Road proved successful. But as Jasmine King reports, some businesses say that strategy wasn’t without its pains.

Heavy snow blanketed the City of Calgary Sunday night, making many roads virtually impassable, as vehicles — including a concrete truck — slid down hills and crashed into each other, prompting police to shut down some streets while emergency crews worked to clear away the smashed vehicles and debris. Michael King reports.

Inspired by a celebrated Icelandic tradition that encourages people to exchange books and enjoy cozy reading time during the winter months, this event brings together independent bookstores for an evening of deals, discounts and live author readings.

A restaurant in one of Edmonton’s oldest buildings is struggling to stay afloat. With high costs and rising prices, the Transit Smokehouse & BBQ is asking Edmontonians to bring their support to Fort Road. Jasmine King has more.

A new mobile outreach program is taking to the road across hastings and Prince Edward counties, bringing mental health, medical and addiction support directly to people who need it. Jesse Reynolds reports.

The new year is going to bring more pain for businesses along the Broadway Subway corridor. Neil Wyles of the Mount Pleasant BIA speaks with Global News Morning about a planned 4 month long road closure, and how it will impact area businesses.

A Canadian man has broken the record for the fastest run around Iceland’s Ring Road, which spans the entire country at more than 1,300 kilometres. Heidi Petracek caught up with Ryan Keeping back in Halifax about the pain and perseverance of pulling off the incredible feat.

Calls by residents and business owners in a Vancouver neighbourhood to improve road safety, after a women and a child were struck by a vehicle. A section of Capilano Road in the District of North Vancouver set to be reviewed after numerous crashes. Vancouverites joining hundreds of thousands across North America in a “No Kings,...

The federal government unveiled a new blueprint to strengthen border security on Friday. Prime Minister Mark Carney outlined the plan from a crossing in Ontario’s Niagara region. U.S. President Trump hosted the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday. He appeared to downplay the sale of long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. Zelenskyy...

Valley Line LRT construction will soon be shutting down some downtown Edmonton bike lanes. So, the city says it will move those lanes to another road for the next couple of years. Jasmine King has reaction to the move from those in the area.