Ontario News

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index posted a small gain on Monday, helped higher by energy and base metal stocks, while U.S. markets also eked out gains, with the Dow and the S&P 500 adding to recent new record highs.

Police in Waterloo Region say they are investigating a crash that killed three people and injured three others. Police say a Tesla and a Dodge Ram collided Monday morning in Wellesley Township near Kitchener, Ont.

TORONTO — A new Charter challenge that got underway Monday will test the constitutionality of a controversial Ontario law that allows hospitals to place discharged patients into long-term care homes not of their choosing or face a $400-per-day charge

OTTAWA — The NDP is urging the Liberals to recognize Palestinian statehood, warning that a Conservative government would not protect international law in the Middle East.

TORONTO — Hall of Fame hockey player Mark Messier will be among the on-air talent for Amazon's new NHL broadcast. Amazon has unveiled its plans for "Prime Monday Night Hockey," which include Messier working as an analyst for select games.

TORONTO — "Come From Away" is staying in Toronto a few months longer than expected. Mirvish Productions has extended the musical's run through to March. Performances began yesterday and had been scheduled to go until Dec. 22.

CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO — Police say a two-year-old boy who was reported missing in a Cambridge, Ont., park is dead in what they are describing as a sudden death investigation.

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed American cornerback Jamal Peters to a one-year contract extension Monday. The deal keeps Peters with the CFL club through the 2025 season.

TORONTO — Ian Rosen is at ease wandering all four floors of the flagship Harry Rosen store his late grandfather started and his father built upon, but it's the lower level where he's really at home.

TORONTO — First Quantum Minerals Ltd. says an employee at its Kansanshi operation was killed in a traffic accident. The Kansanshi copper-gold mine is located in Zambia. The company says the incident involved a tracked dozer and a light vehicle.