Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

Ontario News

Barger hits walkoff homer to give Blue Jays a 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks

Barger hits walkoff homer to give Blue Jays a 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks

TORONTO — Like a golfer admiring a drive, Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. crushed a home run on Tuesday and couldn't help but hold the pose for an extra second to watch the ball fly over the wall.
No impact to Toronto's green standard under new Ontario law, city staff says

No impact to Toronto's green standard under new Ontario law, city staff says

TORONTO — Toronto still has the authority to mandate new buildings meet certain climate and sustainability targets, according to a report from city staff, despite concerns those powers could be undercut by a recent Ontario law.
Doug Ford blasts Netflix doc on late brother Rob Ford: 'Let him rest in peace'

Doug Ford blasts Netflix doc on late brother Rob Ford: 'Let him rest in peace'

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says a new Netflix documentary about his late brother Rob Ford is "disgusting.
Masked men tried to steal vehicle from Ontario Premier Doug Ford's home, he says

Masked men tried to steal vehicle from Ontario Premier Doug Ford's home, he says

TORONTO — Masked men tried to steal a vehicle overnight from Doug Ford's home, the Ontario premier said Tuesday as part of a rant that covered bail reform, "weak-kneed judges," and a desire to fundraise for a man charged after allegedly firing a gun
U.S. trade, geopolitics top financial concerns among Canadians: HOOPP survey

U.S. trade, geopolitics top financial concerns among Canadians: HOOPP survey

TORONTO — A new survey finds geopolitical instability and U.S. trade tensions are top sources of financial concern for Canadians, and even impacting retirement planning for some.
Ontario police charge 25 people with nearly 200 drug trafficking-related offences

Ontario police charge 25 people with nearly 200 drug trafficking-related offences

Police say 25 people face almost 200 criminal charges after an investigation into drug trafficking in Sudbury, Ont., and surrounding areas.
SIU investigating man's fall from Toronto expressway while allegedly fleeing police

SIU investigating man's fall from Toronto expressway while allegedly fleeing police

Ontario's police watchdog is investigating after a man fell from an elevated highway in Toronto while he was allegedly fleeing police on Monday night.
Ron Taylor, a former major-league pitcher and longtime Blue Jays doctor, dead at 87

Ron Taylor, a former major-league pitcher and longtime Blue Jays doctor, dead at 87

TORONTO — Dr. Ron Taylor, a two-time World Series-winning pitcher and longtime Toronto Blue Jays team physician, has died. He was 87. The Blue Jays confirmed Taylor's death in a statement Monday. A cause of death was not provided.
Ring of Fire road to bring prosperity to First Nation, problems for caribou: report

Ring of Fire road to bring prosperity to First Nation, problems for caribou: report

TORONTO — A proposed road to the mineral-rich Ring of Fire in northern Ontario will bring economic prosperity to Webequie First Nation, though it may endanger caribou in the region, a newly released assessment finds.
Drop in Canadian tourists hurting U.S., say northeast governors

Drop in Canadian tourists hurting U.S., say northeast governors

FREDERICTON — New England governors say tariffs and rhetoric by the United States government toward Canada is taking a bite out of tourism. The governors made the comments in Boston, following a meeting with a group of Canadian premiers.