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Suspect in London, Ont., homicide arrested in Halifax, police say

Suspect in London, Ont., homicide arrested in Halifax, police say

LONDON, ONTARIO — Police say a man wanted in a London, Ont., homicide was arrested in Halifax over the weekend. London police say the charges relate to an incident that took place on July 20 and left a man with life-threatening injuries.
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Railway work stoppage to weigh on GDP, put pressure on inflation: economists

Railway work stoppage to weigh on GDP, put pressure on inflation: economists

TORONTO — Economists say the work stoppage that began last night at Canada's two major railways will have a significant effect on the country's economy. Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.
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Man accused of sexually assaulting three-year-old boy at Brampton, Ont., hospital

Man accused of sexually assaulting three-year-old boy at Brampton, Ont., hospital

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Police say a 31-year-old man has been charged in the alleged sexual assault of a three-year-old boy at a Brampton, Ont., hospital.
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One-third of Canadians report being personally impacted by severe weather: poll

One-third of Canadians report being personally impacted by severe weather: poll

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests more Canadians are feeling the direct impacts of extreme weather, but that has not changed overall opinions about climate change.
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Loblaw piloting ultra-discount No Name grocery stores in Ontario

Loblaw piloting ultra-discount No Name grocery stores in Ontario

Loblaw is piloting a new ultra-discount grocery store in Ontario that promises to deliver even lower prices by stripping away even more frills. The first three No Name stores will open in September in Windsor, St.
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'Not worth it': Fire services offer tips on avoiding being stranded in floods

'Not worth it': Fire services offer tips on avoiding being stranded in floods

TORONTO — Images of cars and SUVs stranded in flooded roadways with water rising past their windows have flashed across news and online feeds this summer as the Greater Toronto Area weathered torrential downpours that caused havoc for drivers in cert
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Labor dispute stops Canadian freight railroads and could cause major economic disruption in US

Labor dispute stops Canadian freight railroads and could cause major economic disruption in US

TORONTO (AP) — Both of Canada’s major freight railroads have come to a full stop because of a contract dispute with their workers, an impasse that could bring significant economic harm to businesses and consumers in Canada and the U.S.
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Votto bids farewell as Blue Jays lose to Reds: 'I wanted to play a year in Toronto'

Votto bids farewell as Blue Jays lose to Reds: 'I wanted to play a year in Toronto'

TORONTO — Joey Votto was sad to end his comeback bid to play for his hometown Toronto Blue Jays, but the 40-year-old first baseman could not ignore that his game was no longer at a Major League level.
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Elly De La Cruz homers and steals 60th base, Reds rally to beat Blue Jays 11-7

TORONTO (AP) — Elly De La Cruz homered and became the fifth player since 1901 to have at least 20 home runs and 60 stolen bases in a single season and the Cincinnati Reds overcame a six-run deficit to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 11-7 on Wednesday nigh
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Canadian baseball star Joey Votto announces retirement after 17 MLB seasons

Canadian baseball star Joey Votto announces retirement after 17 MLB seasons

TORONTO — Canadian baseball star Joey Votto is retiring. The 40-year-old first baseman announced in an Instagram post Wednesday evening that he’s hanging up his cleats. “That’s it. I’m done,” Votto said in a video.
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