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Ontario Premier Doug Ford was at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada conference in Toronto on Monday. He released an accelerated schedule for the construction of a road to develop the “Ring of Fire” resource-rich region in northern Ontario.

If you feel like vehicle headlights are too bright these days and are straining your eyes on the road, Transport Canada wants to hear from you. It’s conducting a survey over headlights that have gotten a lot brighter over the years, with some experts saying they’re causing safety issues on the roads. Jasmine King reports.

An women’s shelter in northeast Edmonton has been forced to close its doors. The site along Fort Road near the Belvedere LRT Station was meant to be a temporary home for the Elizabeth Fry Society, and since they haven’t found a new one they’ve been evicted. Jasmine King has more.

Several drivers are furious after their vehicles either wouldn’t start or broke down on the road. The common thread, they all fueled up at the very same gas station in south Edmonton. Many of the pumps at that Esso were shut down Wednesday with many of the victims concerned that the gas may have been...

WATCH: Saskatoon Blades begin 2025/26 playoffs on the road vs the Edmonton Oil Kings on Friday, March 27 and Sunday, March 29.

The City of Toronto has unveiled its plan to keep traffic moving when the FIFA World Cup 2026 arrives in June. As Megan King reports, its plan focuses on getting cars off the roads and people on public transit as they make their way to and from matches. 

It was likely a sore sight for most Albertans this week — a litre of regular gasoline now priced in the range of $1.60. As Skylar Peters reports, it’s short-term pain, but residents of this province, in particular, could be in for a payoff down the road.

As clocks move forward for daylight saving time, experts warn the transition can bring increased risks on the road. The loss of an hour of sleep combined with changing light conditions can lead to more fatigue and reduced visibility for drivers. Michael Stewart with CAA joins Jaden Lee-Lincoln to share what motorists, cyclists and pedestrians...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.