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Arson suspected as police vehicles, ambulance torched in B.C. fire

Arson suspected as police vehicles, ambulance torched in B.C. fire

SMITHERS, B.C. — RCMP say four RCMP vehicles and an ambulance were significantly damaged or destroyed in what appears to be a deliberately set fire outside a hotel in Smithers, B.C. Cpl.
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Association of Municipalities of Ontario worries about housing bill impact

Association of Municipalities of Ontario worries about housing bill impact

TORONTO — Ontario municipalities are concerned that parts of the province's new housing legislation may actually hamper growth and download excessive burdens to them and their taxpayers.
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CHEO reports unprecedented demand, surge in respiratory illness

CHEO reports unprecedented demand, surge in respiratory illness

A major Ottawa pediatric hospital said Wednesday it's contending with an "unprecedented surge in demand" as it reports a spike in cases of a common respiratory virus that is striking earlier than usual in the year.
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Emergencies Act inquiry a federal matter, not a provincial one, Doug Ford says

Emergencies Act inquiry a federal matter, not a provincial one, Doug Ford says

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended his decision against testifying at the public inquiry into the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act in the provincial legislature Tuesday, saying the inquiry is not a provincial issue.
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More Canadians than ever have no religious affiliation, census shows

More Canadians than ever have no religious affiliation, census shows

TORONTO — Canadians are losing their religion at an unprecedented rate, with more than a third of the country reporting no religious affiliation in the latest census, Statistics Canada revealed Wednesday.
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Tory vows to use strong-mayor powers to get new housing division operating fast

Tory vows to use strong-mayor powers to get new housing division operating fast

Toronto Mayor John Tory says he will use so-called strong mayor powers to create a new division at city hall to streamline housing development.
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'Irreparable harm will occur' if Doug Ford testifies at inquiry, Ford's lawyers say

'Irreparable harm will occur' if Doug Ford testifies at inquiry, Ford's lawyers say

TORONTO — Doug Ford's government is arguing "irreparable harm will occur" if a summons for the Ontario premier to testify at the Emergencies Act inquiry is not quashed, court documents show.
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Canada Infrastructure Bank puts nearly $1B toward Ontario small nuclear project

Canada Infrastructure Bank puts nearly $1B toward Ontario small nuclear project

The federal government's Canada Infrastructure Bank is putting nearly $1 billion toward the construction of the country's first small modular reactor, located at the site of an existing nuclear plant in Ontario.
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Non-competitive local Ontario races contribute to low voter turnout: experts

Non-competitive local Ontario races contribute to low voter turnout: experts

TORONTO — Low turnout in Ontario's municipal elections could be partly attributed to non-competitive races, the non-partisan nature of local politics and other structural issues with the process, experts said Tuesday, urging communities to find ways
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Private endangered species charges against Ontario cabinet minister dropped

Private endangered species charges against Ontario cabinet minister dropped

BRACEBRIDGE, Ont. — An Ontario town says private charges that alleged a provincial cabinet minister harmed a threatened turtle species while he was mayor have been dropped.
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