Ontario News

KINGSTON, Ont. — Police say a second employee at an Ontario federal prison and an inmate have been charged as part of an alleged scheme to smuggle drugs to inmates.

TORONTO — Transit riders across large parts of the Greater Toronto Area can use debit cards to pay their fare starting today, as the Ontario government looks to expand the payment option to Toronto in the coming months.

TORONTO — The Ottawa Redblacks selected defensive lineman Blessman Ta'ala with the first overall selection of the CFL global draft Tuesday.

TORONTO — Canada’s major networks have kicked off a week of coronation coverage leading to Saturday’s historic crowning of King Charles III and Queen Consort, Camilla.

TORONTO — Osisko Mining Inc. has signed a deal to form a 50-50 joint venture with South African company Gold Fields Ltd. to develop the Windfall gold project in Quebec.

TORONTO — In the aftermath of Gordon Lightfoot's death on Monday, it was clear the legendary songwriter's outsized impact on music went beyond Canada's borders.

TORONTO — TMX Group Ltd. reported a profit of $89.0 million attributable to shareholders in its first quarter as its revenue rose four per cent to hit a record $299.1 million.

TORONTO — Thomson Reuters Corp. says it earned a first-quarter profit of US$756 million as its revenue rose four per cent compared with a year ago. The company, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, says the profit amounted to US$1.

TORONTO — Restaurant Brands International Inc. reported a first-quarter profit of US$277 million, up from US$270 million a year earlier, as its revenue also climbed higher. The parent company of Tim Hortons, which keeps its books in U.S.

TORONTO — BlackBerry Ltd. has launched a review of strategic alternatives for its portfolio of businesses. The company says the possibilities include, but are not limited to, the separation of one or more of its operations.