Ryan Rocca

Mississauga, Toronto

Digital Broadcasting Journalist at Global News

Reporter @insauga. Formerly @globalnewsto, @BTtoronto, @MissiNewsRoom, & @RogersTV, among others. @RSJnow grad.

Articles

2 big lottery prizes were just won in this Canadian province

2 months ago | insauga.com | Ryan Rocca

Two big lottery prizes have been won in Quebec. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation told INsauga.com that the $5 million Lotto 6/49 classic jackpot was won by a ticket sold there. The Lotto 6/49 classic jackpot has now been won a total of nine times in 2025, the OLG said. The $1 million gold ball draw prize was also won in Quebec for Wednesday’s draw. Meanwhile, the OLG said Thursday that a $5 million lottery prize that was won last year by a ticket sold in Ontario has still not been claimed.
RECALL: More than 130,000 light bulbs sold in Canada pose fire hazard

2 months ago | insauga.com | Ryan Rocca

More than 130,000 light bulbs that were sold in Canada have been recalled, officials say. “The LED bulbs can overheat, posing a fire hazard,” Health Canada said in a notice. The affected product is the Uberhaus brand 7W PAR20 LED light bulb with the model number SM PAR20-50W-ES, officials said. The model number is written on the neck of the light bulb. It has the UPC number 401573050070, which is on the packaging.
$5 million lottery prize still unclaimed in Ontario

2 months ago | insauga.com | Ryan Rocca

A $5 million lottery prize that was won nearly one year ago is still unclaimed. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation said that there are two weeks left to claim the prize. The winning ticket for the Saturday, May 4, 2024 Lotto 6/49 draw was sold in Woodstock. The winning numbers for the draw were 2 – 16 – 21 – 27 – 38 – 45 with Bonus number 43, the OLG said. Players must match all six numbers to win the jackpot prize and have one year from the draw date to claim it, the OLG said.
The number of speed cameras just doubled in this Ontario city

2 months ago | insauga.com | Ryan Rocca

People who drive through Ontario’s largest city may notice that there are a lot more speed cameras. The City of Toronto said in a news release that it has doubled the number of devices it uses. There are now 150 in Toronto, up from the previous 75. “The cameras will help us remind drivers to reduce their speed and keep everyone safer on our roads,” Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said in the release.
Here’s how much money you'll get from the final Canada Carbon Rebate payment

2 months ago | insauga.com | Ryan Rocca

Many Canadians will start receiving the final Carbon Rebates next week. For those who filed their 2024 tax return no later than April 2, the money will start to be sent out on April 22. “If you file after that, you will receive your final payment once your 2024 return is assessed,” the government says, though their website indicates that the Canada Revenue Agency aims to assess returns within two weeks when they’re filed online.
'Defamatory posters' prompt police investigation in Ontario

2 months ago | insauga.com | Ryan Rocca

“Defamatory posters” that were put up in an Ontario city have prompted a police investigation, officers say. Niagara Regional Police said that in late March, several posters were found taped to hydro poles and other locations in Thorold. The posters included an image and contact information of the victim, along with “unfounded and defamatory allegations,” police said. Investigators said they currently do not know who is responsible for creating and putting up the posters.
Major grocery store chain planning new location to serve multiple Ontario cities

2 months ago | insauga.com | Ryan Rocca

A major grocery store chain is planning to build a new location that it says is aimed at serving multiple Ontario municipalities. Asian grocery retailer T&T Supermarket Inc. said that it will be opening a second location in Mississauga — with this one located at 3055 Vega Boulevard, which is in the Highway 403 and Dundas Street area, near the border with Oakville. There is currently one T&T store in Mississauga at Grand Park Drive and Central Parkway West.
RECALL: Pieces of wood found in soup that was sold in Canada

2 months ago | insauga.com | Ryan Rocca

Several types of soup have been recalled in Canada. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said that “various brands of soup and sauce (have been) recalled due to pieces of wood.”The affected brands include Longo’s, Longo’s Signature, Co-op Gold and From Our Chefs. The types of soup recalled are the following: Thai Chicken Soup, Chicken Thai Soup, Lime Crema, Coconut Chicken Thai Soup. They were distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick, the agency said.
Change coming to 7-Eleven stores in Canada

2 months ago | insauga.com | Ryan Rocca

A noticeable change is coming to some 7-Eleven stores in Canada. In a news release issued Tuesday, the company said that its rebranding its fuel stations in Alberta and Ontario starting this month. Of the 550 7-Eleven stores in Canada, 63 also offer gas as part of the 7-Eleven brand. But soon, those gas stations will instead become Petro-Canada or Esso/Mobil.
Up to 10 cm of snow possible in parts of southern Ontario

2 months ago | insauga.com | Ryan Rocca

Up to 10 cm of snow is possible in parts of southern Ontario on Tuesday, Environment Canada says. The weather agency indicated in its Tuesday outlook that some areas east of Lake Huron can expect to see 70 to 80 km/h wind gusts and blowing snow. Local accumulations of five to 10 cm are possible, Environment Canada said. It comes as parts of northern Ontario have been hit with much more snowfall. Snowfall warnings were issued Monday for areas north of Lake Superior.