Ontario News

TORONTO — Joseph Boyden has penned a lengthy essay for Maclean's magazine addressing critics who have questioned his claims of Indigenous heritage. "Being Indigenous isn't all about DNA.

TORONTO — Justin Bieber is finally offering fans an explanation for backing out of his Purpose World Tour, and while he's not sure many will understand his decision, some fellow road-weary performers say they can relate. The Stratford, Ont.

TORONTO — Get ready for even more Anne Shirley: "Anne" has been renewed for a second season. CBC and Netflix announced Thursday that the series will return with 10 new episodes in 2018, and shooting will begin in the fall.

TORONTO — A darkness is seeping into the food and lifestyles worlds these days, affecting everything from ice cream to bottled drinks and face masks.

Researchers at the Royal Ontario Museum and Yale University have discovered the fossil of a spiky-headed worm that they believe would have struck fear in the hearts of other creatures swimming in ancient seas.

HALIFAX — The best-loved cat on Halifax's waterfront has died. Erik the Red, the retired "rodent control officer" at the CSS Acadia national historic site, passed away Tuesday.

TORONTO — Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova will miss next week's Rogers Cup in Toronto due to an injury. Organizers say she is suffering from "pain in her left forearm." Toronto's Bianca Andreescu will take Sharapova's wild-card spot in the draw.

Calgary city council has voted to continuing exploring a potential bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

TORONTO — The new CEO of Home Capital Group (TSX:HCG) says ensuring the company, which nearly collapsed earlier this year, has the right corporate culture is critical to its future.

LONDON, Ont. — Police in London, Ont., say they're investigating after a flag put up in honour of the local Pride week was burned.