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Triple stabbing at University of Waterloo was hate-motivated, police say, man charged

Triple stabbing at University of Waterloo was hate-motivated, police say, man charged

A triple stabbing during a gender studies class at the University of Waterloo is believed to have been a hate-motivated attack, police said Thursday as they laid multiple charges against a 24-year-old former student.
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Ontario adds 300 new spaces in paramedic college programs

Ontario adds 300 new spaces in paramedic college programs

BARRIE, Ont. — Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones says there will be more than 300 new spaces in paramedic programs at provincial colleges this year.
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Mitsui High-tec investing $100 million to expand EV parts plant in Ontario

Mitsui High-tec investing $100 million to expand EV parts plant in Ontario

BRANTFORD, Ont. — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Mitsui High-tec is investing more than $100 million to expand manufacturing operations in southwestern Ontario that produce a component needed for electric vehicles.
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$70M lottery ticket not validated before deadline, OLG still investigating claims

$70M lottery ticket not validated before deadline, OLG still investigating claims

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation says the winning ticket for a $70 million prize was not validated at any of its terminals before the deadline to claim the jackpot.
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Three people taken to hospital, one in custody after University of Waterloo stabbing

Three people taken to hospital, one in custody after University of Waterloo stabbing

WATERLOO, ONTARIO — Three people were taken to hospital Wednesday with non-life-threatening injuries and a suspect was in custody after a stabbing during a philosophy class at the University of Waterloo.
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Deadline passes to claim winning $70 million lottery ticket: OLG

Deadline passes to claim winning $70 million lottery ticket: OLG

The deadline to claim a $70 million lottery prize has now passed, and it remains to be seen if the holder of the winning ticket was found. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.
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Ontario won't declare intimate partner violence an epidemic following inquest

Ontario won't declare intimate partner violence an epidemic following inquest

TORONTO — Ontario has rejected calls from an inquest into the deaths of three women at the hands of their former partner to formally declare intimate partner violence an epidemic.
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Two Ontario provincial byelections set for July 27

Two Ontario provincial byelections set for July 27

TORONTO — Two provincial byelections are set to be held at the end of next month. Premier Doug Ford's office says byelections in Kanata-Carleton and Scarborough-Guildwood will be held July 27.
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Toronto considers pilot project to allow alcohol consumption in 20 parks

Toronto considers pilot project to allow alcohol consumption in 20 parks

Toronto residents could be allowed to consume alcohol in 20 parks in the coming months if city council approves a proposed pilot program.
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Chow's victory reflects Toronto's racial, gender and class diversity: observers

Chow's victory reflects Toronto's racial, gender and class diversity: observers

TORONTO — Olivia Chow's historic win as the first person of colour to be elected Toronto mayor reflects progress in the city, political observers say, although her personal history will not automatically help solve major problems facing the city.
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