The 11th Annual Volta Luso Charities Walk & Ride was a huge success! Over 1,000 participants came together, raising an incredible $511,000+ in support of individuals with special needs. #LusoCharities #Volta2025 #Community #Inclusion

🧡 Today, on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the children who never returned home, the survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities. Wearing orange is a reminder: Every Child Matters. #TruthAndReconciliation #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters

The Six Nations community marked a historic moment today with the grand opening of Gano̱hsa’o:weh (Original House) in Ohsweken. The new longhouse was inaugurated with ceremony, cultural teachings, and community tours, highlighting Haudenosaunee traditions and identity. #SixNations #IndigenousHeritage

BREAKING: The @BlueJays have clinched the AL East title! Toronto is heading to the ALDS — bring on October baseball! ⚾️💙 #GOJays #Toronto

🏆 Ousmane Dembélé has been named the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner. #BallonDor #Dembele

🍎Apple Fest Weekend is in full swing in St. George! Main Street is buzzing with vendors, baked goods, fresh produce, crafts, and autumn vibes. A perfect way to celebrate fall and support local makers. #AppleFestStGeorge #StGeorgeON #BrantCounty

The Bank of Canada has cut its key interest rate to 2.5%. What does this mean for Canadian families with mortgages? In studio: Paul Rocha, Mortgage Agent. 📺 This Sunday | 5pm & 11pm | Omni 1 #BoC #cdnecon #housing #OMNINews

#Mississauga is bringing back the energy of the 80s and 90s with RetroFest 2026. From Jan 30 to Feb 1, the city hosts creative workshops, leading up to the main celebration on Jan 31. In studio: Paul Távora (founder) and Sara Costa (event consultant).Sunday, 5pm & 11pm on OMNI 1 #RetroFest2026

Brant & Norfolk OPP are hosting a Community Safety Night tonight, Sept. 18, from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at the Brant Sports Complex (Lafarge Room). Topics: break & enters, thefts, Project Safeguard, and what to do if you’re a victim of property crime. #BrantCounty #Norfolk #brantopp

This Saturday on OMNI 1: @LisaZarzeczny Co-Founder & CEO of @ElevateTechCA on why technology and innovation matter to Canada’s future — and what to expect at Elevate 2025. Sept. 20 — 5 p.m. & 11 p.m. ET #ElevateFest2025 #Tech #Canada #StartupsYYZ

Bank of Canada cuts key rate by 25 basis points to 2.5%, citing weaker growth, higher jobless rate and easing inflation pressures. Next decision: Oct. 29, 2025. #BoC #cdnecon #interestrates

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the federal budget will be tabled Nov. 4 — the first under Prime Minister Mark Carney. #cdnpoli #Budget2025 #Canada #Ottawa

Luso Canadian Charitable Society has broken ground on a new supportive housing facility in Hamilton, backed by a $16M provincial investment. The 6-storey building will house up to 45 adults with disabilities, offering 24/7 care, programs & community spaces. #HamOnt #Onpoli

Regional Councillor Paul Vicente (Wards 1 & 5) and Amarjot Sandhu, MPP for Brampton West, met with residents to discuss priorities such as housing, infrastructure, safety, and transit. #Brampton #ONpoli

A Quebec couple is among those killed in this week’s funicular derailment in Lisbon. André Bergeron, of Quebec City, and his wife, Blandine Daux, a Canadian permanent resident and French citizen, died when the historic Elevador da Glória went off the tracks on Wednesday. #lisbon #elevadorgloria

🇧🇷 Today at Queen’s Park, Toronto’s Brazilian community raised the flag of Brazil to mark the country’s 203rd Independence anniversary — a tradition for more than 15 years, celebrating pride, heritage, and the community’s place in Canada’s multicultural mosaic. #BrazilIndependenceDay #Toronto

Portuguese Judiciary Police confirm 16 victims in the Elevador da Glória tragedy: 5 Portuguese, 2 South Koreans, 1 Swiss, 3 British, 2 Canadians, 1 Ukrainian, 1 American & 1 French. A German man initially listed among the dead was later found alive, hospitalized in Lisbon. #Lisbon

🚨 Lisbon tragedy: Elevador da Glória derailed at 18:04, leaving 15 dead and 18 injured. Govt declares Thursday a national day of mourning. #Lisbon #Portugal

Canadian actor Graham Greene, known worldwide for his Oscar-nominated role in Dances with Wolves, has died at 73 after a long illness. Born in Ohsweken on the Six Nations Reserve, Greene leaves behind a lasting legacy in film and television. #GrahamGreene #sixnations #rip #indigenousvoices

The urgent need for affordable housing — and how Habitat is working with communities nationwide. This Saturday on OMNI 1 (5pm & 11pm): @pedrobarata1.bsky.social, President of Habitat for Humanity Canada. #AffordableHousing #HabitatForHumanity #OMNINews

The Hope & Angels Foundation hosted its Special Dinner Night in Hamilton tonight, uniting the community to raise funds in support of children. The evening combined traditional flavours with a message of giving back. #HopeAndAngelsFoundation #HamOnt

Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall joined Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis today at City Hall to donate 750 backpacks filled with school supplies for local families. The initiative highlights inter-municipal collaboration and support ahead of the new school year. #Brantford #Barrie #BackToSchool

Ontario Amber Alert has been cancelled. The child has been located safe.

🚨 Toronto Police are seeking Bruna Fernandes Martins, 18, wanted for Attempt Murder after a stabbing near Queen St W & Bathurst on Aug 8 at 1 a.m. She fled on foot. She was last seen wearing a yellow crop top, white sweatpants & flip flops. Info? Call 416-808-1400 or Crime Stoppers 416-222-8477.

Portugal is battling wildfires in the North & Centre amid extreme heat. 1 dead, several injured, homes & forests lost. Nearly 139k ha burned—17x more than 2024. EU sending 2 Fire Boss planes Monday. #PortugalFires #Wildfires

Stopped by the Dundas Cactus Festival, celebrating 50 years of tradition 🌵🎉. Inspired by Barend (Ben) Veldhuis, the Dutch immigrant who made Dundas known as the “cactus capital of the universe.” #CactusFestival #DundasOnt #HamOnt

Rabies confirmed at Brantford daycare: Grand Erie Public Health says a bat at Creative Minds Daycare tested positive. All direct contacts have been identified & advised to begin treatment. The daycare remains closed pending inspection. #Brantford #Rabies

Dundas Cactus Parade 2025 #DundasOnt #HamOnt

The City of Brantford & County of Brant celebrated the grand opening of 174 Trillium Way — 49 net-zero ready affordable units for singles, couples, small families & seniors. A key step in tackling the urgent housing need in our region. 🏠 #Brantford #brantcounty #parisontario

The Region of Waterloo is advancing Stage 2 Rapid Transit to Cambridge, building on the $5B+ investment spurred by Stage 1. The Initial Business Case will be presented in Sept, with a Council recommendation in Nov. Have your say: engageWR.ca/stage2ion #Cambridge #WaterlooRegion #CBridge

🚨Brantford Police seized 150+ kg of cocaine worth $5M and arrested a 40-year-old local man after multiple search warrants on Aug 3. Charges include importing, trafficking & conspiracy. Info: 519-756-7050 ext. 2878 #Brantford 📸 #BrantfordPolice

Hamilton Police have arrested 30-year-old Andrew Kowalik of Dundas and 27-year-old Mussie Gebremariam of Kitchener in connection with the July 27 shooting death of 25-year-old Zachary Shuman. Both are charged with Second Degree Murder and were known to the victim. #HamOnt #DundasOntario

Happy 4th Birthday, Sherlock! 🎉🐾

Canada condemns Israel’s escalation in Gaza, urges ceasefire, release of hostages, Hamas disarmament & more aid. Reaffirms support for a two-state solution. #Canada #Gaza #Israel #CeasefireNow #TwoStateSolution #MiddleEastPeace

A fire ban is now in effect in Cambridge due to drought and high fire risk. Cooking fire exemptions are suspended. The ban will remain until significant rainfall. Cambridge Fire will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates. #CambridgeON #CBridge

Canada lost 41,000 jobs in July, with young workers and the private sector hit hardest, per StatsCan. Unemployment rate held at 6.9%, as the number of job seekers stayed steady since June. #cdnecon #jobsdata #CanadaEconomy #cndpoli

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has launched the Canadian Sovereignty Act — a plan to fight U.S. tariffs, scrap growth-blocking laws, and fast-track major energy projects. He’s calling on the Liberal government to act by March 14, 2026 — or step aside. #cdnpoli

Hamilton Police have charged 32-year-old Jerdaine Foster with 1st-degree murder in the April 17 shooting death of Mohawk College student Harsimrat Randhawa, an innocent bystander. Foster was arrested in Niagara Falls. Police believe at least 7 people were involved. Investigation ongoing. #HamOnt

🌸 Japan Preschool Exchange invites families to live daily life in real Japanese preschools—snow play, rice harvesting & more. 👶 1–3 week stays, no Japanese needed. 🎉 New Peppa Pig promo runs Aug 2025–Jun 2026. #Japan #FamilyTravel #PeppaPig #CulturalExchange

First West Nile Virus Detection in Brantford This Year: Mosquitoes collected in a Brantford neighbourhood have tested positive for West Nile virus, public health confirms. No human cases reported yet. www.bchu.org/westnile #brantford #brantfordontario

🕯️ Jorge Costa (1971‑2025) FC Porto legend and former Portugal international has passed away at 53 after a sudden cardiorespiratory arrest at the club’s training centre in Olival. #FCPorto #JorgeCosta #RIP

Brantford Police have charged a 27-year-old man with 2nd-degree murder after a fatal stabbing near Colborne & Clarence around 2:50 a.m. Saturday. Victim died in hospital. Suspect arrested at 10:30 a.m. #Brantford #BPS #CrimeUpdate

Brantford Fatal Crash: Two men, 19 & 21, died after a 2‑vehicle collision on Phelps Rd. Aug 1 ~9:30 PM. Two others hospitalized with serious, non‑life‑threatening injuries. Police seek witnesses & dash‑cam footage. #brantford #brantfordontario

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order raising tariffs on Canadian goods from 25% to 35%, escalating trade tensions between the two countries. #USTariffs #CanadaUS #TradeWar

Toronto’s Little Portugal community celebrated the unveiling of PASSAGE, a new mural by Brother Moises (Moisés Frank), at 1351 Dundas St. W. 📸 Andy Chow #TorontoArt #LittlePortugalTO #PublicArt

🇮🇱 Israel rejects Canada’s endorsement of a Palestinian state. Ambassador Iddo Moed says Israel “will not bow to international pressure” or allow “the imposition of a jihadist state on our ancestral homeland.” #Israel #Canada #Palestine #Diplomacy #Cndpoli

🇨🇦 Canada plans to recognize the State of Palestine at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in September 2025. #UN #Canada #Palestine #Diplomacy

The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate at 2.75% today. Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticized the decision on X, urging the Bank to cut rates to protect jobs as U.S. tariffs and economic uncertainty weigh on growth. #BankofCanada #DougFord #Economy #onpoli

The Bank of Canada kept its overnight rate at 2.75% today, with the Bank Rate at 3% and the deposit rate at 2.70%, as trade uncertainty and U.S. tariffs continue to impact the Canadian economy. Next interest rate decision: Sep 17, 2025. #BankOfCanada #CanadianEconomy

Homicide Investigation – Dundas 25-year-old Zachary Shuman was shot and killed near 77 Governor’s Rd on July 27. A blue Ford Edge was seen fleeing the area. Hamilton Police are seeking CCTV/dashcam footage (4:45–5:10 p.m.) and a female witness in red/orange shorts. #HamOnt