Ontario News

TORONTO — Crews are working to clear away toppled rail cars after a freight train derailed close to a busy commuter line near Toronto. CN Rail says 10 cars travelling at a slow speed derailed near the busy Kitchener, Ont.

TORONTO — The ripple effect from Canada's poor performance at the Americas Rugby Championship has been quickly felt by the rugby community back home. Following a 24-23 loss to unheralded Brazil, Canada dropped to No.

CALGARY — Kinder Morgan has increased the estimated cost of the Trans Mountain pipeline project to $7.4 billion and says it has confirmed shipping interest from producers. The cost is up from the $6.

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's independent police watchdog says there are no grounds for charges after a man was found unconscious in a Halifax jail cell last month.

TORONTO — Space's clone drama "Orphan Black" nabbed a leading seven trophies on the second night of the Canadian Screen Awards.

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will look at whether a defamation suit can proceed in Ontario against an Israeli newspaper.

YORKTON, Sask. — A search and rescue technician with the Royal Canadian Air Force has died in a training accident near Yorkton, Sask. Master-Corporal Alfred Barr was a member of 435 Transport and Rescue Squadron at 17 Wing based at CFB Winnipeg.

OTTAWA — Liberal backbenchers have defied Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, voting in favour of a bill that would bar health and life insurance companies from forcing clients to disclose the results of genetic testing.

OTTAWA — The House of Commons has unanimously agreed to fast-track a bill introduced by interim Tory leader Rona Ambrose that would require would-be judges to take courses in sexual assault law.

WASHINGTON — Canadian MPs visiting Washington this week said they kept hearing a familiar message in the U.S. capital: that Canada and other NATO partners will be expected to pony up more money for the military.