Author: Sophie Mitchell

If you’ve received a call from 020 3322 2305, you might be wondering whether it’s really Amazon contacting you or just another phone scam. This number has been reported thousands of times, and most people agree it is linked to fraudulent Amazon Prime scam calls. In this guide, we’ll explain what this number is, why it calls, and how you can protect yourself. What Is 020 3322 2305? The number 020 3322 2305 is a UK landline that many people say is used to impersonate Amazon customer support. Callers often claim: There has been a suspicious purchase on your Amazon…

BRANTFORD, ON – Hundreds of Brantford children will head back to school this September with brand-new supplies, thanks to a donation from the City of Barrie. Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall visited Brantford City Hall on Friday to deliver 750 backpacks filled with essential school items for local families facing financial hardship. He was welcomed by Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis and staff from the city’s Community Services and Social Development department, who will oversee the distribution of the backpacks. “We are incredibly grateful to Mayor Nuttall and the City of Barrie for this meaningful contribution,” said Mayor Davis. “This act of…

SUDBURY — An inquest has been scheduled into the death of David Gourley, a 57-year-old man who died in Sudbury in 2018 following an interaction with Ontario Provincial Police, Ontario’s Office of the Chief Coroner announced Tuesday. Dr. Harry Voogjarv, Regional Supervising Coroner for the North Region based in Sudbury, confirmed that proceedings will begin on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. The inquest will be overseen by Dr. James Kovacs, who has been appointed as presiding officer, with Peter Napier serving as inquest counsel. Circumstances of the Case According to the coroner’s office, Mr. Gourley died on July…

MONTREAL — August 17, 2025 — Air Canada has suspended its planned resumption of limited operations after the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), representing the airline’s flight attendants, instructed members to ignore a binding order from the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to return to work. The airline had intended to restart flights by both Air Canada and its leisure carrier, Air Canada Rouge, on Sunday afternoon. Instead, operations will remain grounded until at least tomorrow evening, affecting thousands of passengers in the middle of the peak summer travel season. “All operations of Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge…

PICKERING, Ont. — The Ontario government is directing more than $2.8 million into training programs aimed at helping over 3,500 people in Durham Region and surrounding areas secure good-paying jobs in construction, manufacturing, and the skilled trades. The investment, announced Thursday by Premier Doug Ford, comes as the province seeks to shield workers from the economic uncertainty caused by U.S. tariffs. “In the face of President Trump’s tariffs and the economic uncertainty they are causing, our government will always have the backs of Ontario workers,” said Ford. “By investing in training programs in Durham Region, we’re protecting Ontario workers by…

Toronto’s literary scene is set for a high-profile autumn as the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) welcomes back The Moth Mainstage for a single night of live storytelling at Koerner Hall on September 18. The event, part of the TIFA Presents 2025 series, will feature an eclectic lineup of storytellers from across Canada and beyond, each delivering true personal tales without notes—a hallmark of The Moth’s signature format. “The Mainstage is the quintessential Moth experience, a two-act show where the storytellers and a notable host share true personal stories, without notes,” the festival announced. “The Moth brings the power…

Toronto — The Ontario government has announced that the province’s public service employees will return to full-time, in-office work starting January 5, 2026, marking the end of hybrid arrangements for many staff. In a statement released Thursday, Caroline Mulroney, President of the Treasury Board, said the decision reflects broader workplace trends and the government’s commitment to “driving public service excellence for the people of Ontario.” “As the government delivers on our plan to protect Ontario, we will continue to drive public service excellence for the people of Ontario,” Mulroney said. “Effective January 5, 2026, the Ontario Public Service and its…

TORONTO — The Ontario government has launched construction on the second tunnel for the Ontario Line, marking what officials call a major step toward delivering faster transit, reducing congestion, and supporting long-term economic growth in the Greater Toronto Area. The new tunnel launch shaft is being built near the future Gerrard Station in Toronto’s south Riverdale neighbourhood. From this site, tunnel boring machines will dig three kilometres of twin tunnels running north under Pape Avenue to connect with the existing transit network. Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation, said the project is a cornerstone in the province’s nearly $70-billion transit…

BRANTFORD, ON — A high-profile delegation from the City of Brantford will join more than 2,000 municipal leaders, provincial representatives and industry experts in Ottawa next week for the 2025 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference, an annual policy and networking event that is expected to focus heavily on housing, infrastructure, and economic resilience. The four-day gathering, taking place from August 17 to 20, comes at a time when Ontario municipalities are navigating a challenging economic landscape, compounded by the ongoing trade and tariff dispute with the United States. Conference organizers say this year’s agenda will tackle both immediate…

NORTH YORK, ON – August 13, 2025 – The Ontario government is doubling its annual Fire Protection Grant funding from $10 million to $20 million, in a move aimed at bolstering cancer prevention initiatives and improving municipal fire departments’ ability to respond to lithium-ion battery emergencies. Announced by Solicitor General Michael Kerzner, the increased investment is part of the province’s broader strategy to protect Ontario’s communities and safeguard frontline emergency responders. “Firefighters are always there when we need them, running towards danger to protect our homes and our communities,” Kerzner said. “That is why we’re doubling this year’s Fire Protection…