Skip to content

Ontario News

Cyclists file Charter challenge against Ontario over bike lane removals

Cyclists file Charter challenge against Ontario over bike lane removals

TORONTO — Cyclists have launched a Charter challenge against the Ontario government over its decision to remove bike lanes on three Toronto roads, alleging the change puts lives at risk.
Police ID human remains found in Peterborough, Ont., river more than 35 years ago

Police ID human remains found in Peterborough, Ont., river more than 35 years ago

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — Peterborough police have identified human remains in a decades-old cold case as those of a man who they say was a victim of homicide.
BlueTriton’s exit from Ontario shows the effectiveness of bottled water opposition movements

BlueTriton’s exit from Ontario shows the effectiveness of bottled water opposition movements

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site.
Ontario proposes to allow nurse practitioners to oversee LTC medical care

Ontario proposes to allow nurse practitioners to oversee LTC medical care

TORONTO — Ontario long-term care homes could soon have nurse practitioners overseeing residents' medical care instead of physicians, a move applauded by nurses and the homes but not supported by doctors.
The holidays can be an anxious time for some kids. Here's how parents can help.

The holidays can be an anxious time for some kids. Here's how parents can help.

TORONTO — Many kids and teens are looking forward to the holidays with great excitement, but others find it a difficult time of year filled with anxiety, stress and loneliness.
A Nobel Prize-powered gift from Geoffrey Hinton is boosting a Canadian water charity

A Nobel Prize-powered gift from Geoffrey Hinton is boosting a Canadian water charity

The Canadian winner of this year's Nobel Prize in physics is pouring hundreds of thousands of dollars from his winnings into a small Ontario-based organization.
Ontario First Nation police force to become essential service and double in size

Ontario First Nation police force to become essential service and double in size

TORONTO — A First Nation police force in northern Ontario will become an essential service as it opts into provincial legislation governing police boards.
Police unravel alleged criminal network behind home invasions, drugs in Toronto area

Police unravel alleged criminal network behind home invasions, drugs in Toronto area

Police say a yearlong investigation into an alleged Greater Toronto Area criminal network has ended with charges against 17 people.
29-year-old man faces more charges in Highway 401 shootings, violent carjacking

29-year-old man faces more charges in Highway 401 shootings, violent carjacking

A man whose alleged violent carjackings last month spanned the Greater Toronto Area and included firing shots at passing cars on Highway 401 has been charged by Ontario Provincial Police.
Saskatchewan orders third-party review into reports of doctor misconduct, racism

Saskatchewan orders third-party review into reports of doctor misconduct, racism

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government has ordered a third-party review into allegations of unprofessionalism and racism among doctors at Regina's hospitals.