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Ontario environment minister apologizes for 'confusion' over clean water bill letter

Ontario environment minister apologizes for 'confusion' over clean water bill letter

TORONTO — Ontario's environment minister has apologized to First Nation chiefs for any "confusion" his letter caused when he asked the federal government to not reintroduce a bill that would enshrine clean drinking water rights in law.
Pride Toronto must return to its political roots, advocates say as sponsors leave

Pride Toronto must return to its political roots, advocates say as sponsors leave

TORONTO — As a major funding shortfall looms over Pride Toronto, some prominent LGBTQ+ advocates say it's high time to rethink the organization's corporate partnerships and return to its political grassroots.
Heat warning issued for southern Ontario, expected to last into Thursday

Heat warning issued for southern Ontario, expected to last into Thursday

TORONTO — Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for southern Ontario, saying hot and humid conditions could last into next Thursday.
Two brothers plead guilty in cross-border smuggling of 45,000 kg of tobacco: CBSA

Two brothers plead guilty in cross-border smuggling of 45,000 kg of tobacco: CBSA

Canadian border officials say two brothers have pleaded guilty to several charges after attempting to smuggle large amounts of tobacco into the country.
'Sense of shock' in Quadeville, Ont., after teen charged in attack on eight-year-old

'Sense of shock' in Quadeville, Ont., after teen charged in attack on eight-year-old

A tight-knit village in eastern Ontario is shaken after learning that a teenager was charged with attempted murder and sexual assault on an eight-year-old girl in what police initially suspected to be an animal attack.
Wickens to drive feature race at home seven years after crash left him paralyzed

Wickens to drive feature race at home seven years after crash left him paralyzed

Robert Wickens's promising racing career seemed like it was cut tragically short after a 2018 crash left him paralyzed from the chest down.
London, Ont., hospital sues former executives over alleged decade-long fraud

London, Ont., hospital sues former executives over alleged decade-long fraud

A hospital in southwestern Ontario is suing five of its former executives, alleging two of them were involved in a "calculated, multi-year campaign of deceit and theft" involving improper procurements, while the others knew about the alleged fraud an
Motorcyclist charged after travelling more than 200 km/h on Ontario highway: police

Motorcyclist charged after travelling more than 200 km/h on Ontario highway: police

AURORA — York Regional Police say they've charged a 37-year-old man with multiple offences after he was caught speeding down an Ontario highway at more than 200 kilometres an hour.
Boy, 16, charged with murder in stabbing death of 14-year-old: Toronto police

Boy, 16, charged with murder in stabbing death of 14-year-old: Toronto police

TORONTO — Toronto police say a 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a 14-year-old boy was fatally stabbed on Saturday night in the city's east end.
Fredericton police practices under review after major 'error' upended two death cases

Fredericton police practices under review after major 'error' upended two death cases

FREDERICTON — Fredericton police say they've hired an Ontario lawyer to investigate how an error by the force led to a stay of proceedings in two deaths. Director of Ontario's police watchdog between 2008 and 2013, Ian D.
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