Mike Pearson

2 weeks ago | thespec.com | Mike Pearson

Canadians have been warned about a rash of counterfeit currency circulating across the country, including recent reports of fake $100 bills in Winnipeg and large denomination banknotes recently detected in Barrie. But it’s not just fake bills that are finding their way into Canadians’ purses and pockets. Ontario YouTube channel CAD Roll Hunter documented a newly discovered fake toonie in a video post earlier this week.

3 weeks ago | mississauga.com | Mike Pearson

Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government is digging deeper to protect Ontario workers, businesses and jobs from crippling tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Unveiling the budget Thursday afternoon (May 15) at Queen’s Park, Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy cited U.S. tariffs that could overturn a North American economic juggernaut once considered unshakable. “As families go through bumps, we too will go through these bumps and come out stronger,” Bethlenfalvy said.

3 weeks ago | thespec.com | Mike Pearson

Ontario residents could face challenges shipping and receiving letters and parcels due to potential strike actions by Canada Post and DHL Express Canada employees. In a , Unifor said 97 per cent of union members at DHL Express Canada locations voted in favour of strike action on May 10. “We will fully support our members as they stand strong and fight for a fair contract,” said Unifor national president Lana Payne. A weeklong strike vote began May 3.

4 weeks ago | orangeville.com | Mike Pearson

During Emergency Preparedness Week, on now until May 11, pet owners can visit their local Ontario SPCA animal centre to pick up a free emergency decal and wallet card, while supplies last. The Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal notes pet owners are encouraged to place a pet rescue decal indicating the number and types of pets in their household in a highly visible area of the home’s entrance to notify firefighters of pets that may be inside.

1 month ago | thespec.com | Mike Pearson

Polling isn’t an exact science, especially in local races where momentum can be difficult to spot. Several Ontario races in the April 28 federal election defied the pollsters, with predictions from poll aggregator 338 Canada missing the mark in some key electoral districts. Peter Graefe, associate professor of political science at McMaster University, said local races can be tough to call.