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Ontario NDP would decriminalize simple drug possession, Liberals not considering it

Ontario NDP would decriminalize simple drug possession, Liberals not considering it

TORONTO — Ontario's New Democrats would work with Ottawa on decriminalizing drugs for personal use if the party is elected to form government this week, but the provincial Liberals aren't considering a similar move.
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Where Ontario's main party leaders stand on five top issues in the election campaign

Where Ontario's main party leaders stand on five top issues in the election campaign

With Ontario's election campaign entering its final stretch, here's a look at where the Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens stand on five issues that are top of mind for voters: HEALTH CARE PCs: - Invest $40 billion in hospital infras
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Remote parts of Bancroft, Tweed to remain without power for days or weeks after storm

Remote parts of Bancroft, Tweed to remain without power for days or weeks after storm

Remote parts of eastern Ontario will be without power for days or in some cases weeks following a deadly storm on May 21. Hydro One says that over 2,800 customers in Bancroft and Tweed are still without power.
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Toronto Public Health confirms second case of monkeypox in city

Toronto Public Health confirms second case of monkeypox in city

Toronto Public Health says there is a second confirmed case of monkeypox in the city. The public health unit says that the new confirmed case is a man in his 40s. Toronto's first case of the virus was confirmed on May 26.
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Where the Ontario leaders are on the campaign trail for June 1

Where the Ontario leaders are on the campaign trail for June 1

Here's where the leaders of Ontario's main political parties are today: ____ Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford Toronto: Hosts a rally. 8 p.m. ____ NDP Leader Andrea Horwath Brampton: Talks about plan "to stop the cuts and fix health care.
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After two-day heat wave, Environment Canada says cooler air is expected Wednesday

After two-day heat wave, Environment Canada says cooler air is expected Wednesday

After two days of scorching temperatures that saw Toronto break a 78-year-old record for heat, Ontario will get some relief.
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Toronto records new temperature high for May 31, beats 78-year-old temperature record

Toronto records new temperature high for May 31, beats 78-year-old temperature record

Toronto surpassed a new all-time temperature high for May 31 on Tuesday as nearly half of southern Ontario was under a special weather statement for the second consecutive day due to heat – occurrences that an expert says will happen more often and e
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Ontario election sputters toward conclusion; pollster says voters unenthusiastic

Ontario election sputters toward conclusion; pollster says voters unenthusiastic

TORONTO — Ontario's election campaign sputtered toward its conclusion Tuesday, with the front-runner appearing to coast to the finish line and the possible runner-up casting doubt on her own future as leader.
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Four teenagers arrested in four pellet gun incidents in Greater Toronto Area

Four teenagers arrested in four pellet gun incidents in Greater Toronto Area

TORONTO — Four teenagers are facing charges after four pellet gun shootings in the Greater Toronto Area. Toronto police say they arrested three youths after two separate shootings at west-end schools.
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Toronto police charge 15-year-old with 10 offences following firearms investigation

Toronto police charge 15-year-old with 10 offences following firearms investigation

Toronto police say a 15-year-old boy is facing 10 different charges following a firearms investigation. Police say he was arrested on Monday in the city's east end, near the Pharmacy Avenue and Sheppard Avenue East area.
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