News & Events
Really Simple Syndication (RSS)
Feeds currently available from the OSC
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OSC Headlines | http://www.osc.gov.on.ca/en/rss_osc_headlines.xml |
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Notices from the Office of the Secretary | http://www.osc.gov.on.ca/en/rss_office_of_the_secretary.xml |
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OSC and CSA News Releases | http://www.osc.gov.on.ca/en/rss_osc_csa_news_releases.xml |
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Instruments, Rules & Policies | http://www.osc.gov.on.ca/en/rss_instruments_rules_policies.xml |
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Orders, Rulings & Decisions | http://www.osc.gov.on.ca/en/rss_orders_rulings_decisions.xml |
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OSC Investor News | http://www.osc.gov.on.ca/en/rss_osc_investors_news.xml |
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Perspectives Newsletter | http://www.osc.gov.on.ca/en/rss_perspectives_newsletter.xml |
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OSC Reports and Publications | http://www.osc.gov.on.ca/en/rss_osc_reports_publications.xml |
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Information on Events & Speeches | http://www.osc.gov.on.ca/en/rss_events_speeches.xml |
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RSS Help
What is RSS?
RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a general term to describe a new method for sharing and distributing Web content, such as current news headlines. Using an RSS reader, you can view data feeds from various sources that prepare information for RSS access. The data feeds are aggregated for you by your RSS reader.Using the RSS reader of your choice or by integrating the feed into a web-based feed reader, you can access the latest documents typically highlighted on the OSC homepage in your favourite online environment.
Benefits of RSS:
- Receive news headlines and summaries through your desktop's RSS feed reader, as the news items are published 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from various sources simultaneously
- Content is delivered to your desktop's feed reader keeping you up to date immediately
- View summaries before linking to the full news article saving your valuable time and effort
How do I access RSS?
Generally, in order to view our RSS feeds on your computer, you will need a program that is RSS enabled. These programs are designed to check the feeds you have subscribed to at regular intervals for updated information and will bring them to your attention without the need to visit various websites manually looking for new content.The following are the most common methods used to subscribe to a feed.
- Most modern browsers and e-mail software have RSS as a built-in feature and you can follow instructions provided by whatever software you plan to use for viewing your feeds.
- You can download an RSS Feed Reader, which would download and display RSS feeds for you (information on obtaining a stand-alone RSS Feed Reader can be found further below).
- You can use a web-based service like iGoogle, My Yahoo!, or Bloglines. Follow the instructions provided by the web-based service you have chosen to use.
How to use RSS on Internet Explorer 6.0?
Internet Explorer (IE) version 6 does not have built-in support for RSS.However, you have the following options available to you.
- Upgrade Internet Explorer to version 7.0+
- Download and install an RSS plug-in specially designed for IE 6
- Download and install a stand-alone RSS Feed Reader
- Use a web-based news service like iGoogle, My Yahoo, or Bloglines
How to use RSS on Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher?
- On this page, click on the OSC headlines feed (found under the "Feeds currently available" heading).
- Once on the feed page, Internet Explorer will recognize this as an RSS feed and will give you the option to subscribe. Click on "Subscribe to this feed".
- A small pop-up window will appear asking you where you want to create your new feed. Click on the subscribe button.
- You are now successfully subscribed to the OSC feed. To check for updates, click on your favourites icon and click on the Feeds tab to view your new feed.
- Click on your feed to view the updated content as it becomes available.
How to use RSS on Firefox?
- On this page, click on the OSC headlines feed (found under the "Feeds currently available" heading).
- A small pop-up window will come up asking you where you want to save the OSC feed. Click on the "Add" or "Subscribe" button.
- You are now subscribed to the OSC - News Headlines feed. To check for updates go to and click on your bookmarks menu.
- You will see your feed added. Point at it with your mouse and you will see our updated documents as they become available.
