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Ontario online total gambling handle continued to grow in Q2, though sports betting dropped
Digital sports betting handle and online casino revenue grew again in Ontario, according to iGaming Ontario, which reported second-quarter results on Thursday (24 October). Gamblers in Ontario wagered CA$18.7 billion ($13.5 billion/£10.4 billion/€12.5 billion) across all platforms, the highest amount bet during any quarter since digital sports betting and online gambling went live in April
October 25, 2024
Binance under Fire: Ontario Court Certifies Class Action over Crypto Derivatives
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April 22, 2024
Ontario man charged with selling sodium nitrite for suicide appears in court
Editor’s note: If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health there are a number of ways to get help, including by calling Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566. A list of local crisis centres is also available here. The Mississauga man accused in two cases of aiding and abetting suicide briefly appeared in
May 9, 2023
Ontario man arrested in alleged sale of lethal substance linked to 2 deaths in Peel Region
A man allegedly behind the online sale of a lethal substance linked to deaths abroad has been arrested and charged after the deaths of two adults in Peel Region, police say. Kenneth Law, 57, has been charged with two counts of counselling or aiding suicide, Peel Regional Police said in a news release on Tuesday evening. "It is believed
May 2, 2023
Ontario dealer CanLift steps into earthmoving with XCMG agreement
When fully up and running, CanLift will be able to offer the full line of XCMG earthmoving machines, including excavators, compactors, skid-steers, and more."We're concentrating on mini-excavators to start. We're going to be strategic about it - we're not bringing in everything they have immediately," Dragicevic said. "We're starting with the excavators and rollers, and…
February 24, 2022
How one Ontario construction company is using social media to recruit in a tight job market
Ken White Construction builds its business by building a following By Lee Toop January 31, 2022 Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook - today's communications landscape revolves around social media platforms, especially for younger people who have been plugged into the online world for years.These new online communities are becoming a bigger part of marketing for business…
January 31, 2022
iGaming Ontario (iGO) is gearing up to bring a new online gaming market to the province. According to an announcement released today, additional online sports betting and casino options will launch beginning Monday, April 4. Private operators that have registered with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and have an operating contract with…
Doug Ford says Ontario close to child-care deal; province is last to strike an agreement
Ontario is close to a child-care deal with the federal government, Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday, as his province remained the only jurisdiction without a deal with Ottawa for $10-a-day child care. Ford told radio station Q104 Kenora that he is confident Ontario will reach an agreement. "We're very, very close," he said. "I'm confident…
January 25, 2022
Ontario Selected GEH SMR BWRX-300 Boiler Reactor
An independent report by PwC Canada, commissioned by GEH, estimates that the construction and operation of the first BWRX-300 in Ontario is expected to generate approximately $2.3 billion in Gross Domestic Product (GDP), $1.9 billion in labor income and more than $750 million in federal, provincial and municipal tax revenue over its lifespan. OPG’s initiative…
January 18, 2022
Ontario Staycation Benefit coming amidst difficult year for tourism
By Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterYGK NewsSun., Jan. 16, 2022timer2 min. readKingston’s tourism and hotel industry has had to frequently pivot during the pandemic, and is currently shuttered due to COVID-19 restrictions. Tourism Kingston’s Director of Marketing and Communication Alison Migneault says COVID has changed the way she and her team plan and work…
January 17, 2022