Ontario News

OTTAWA — Canadian measures to protect the dairy industry came under the microscope at a U.S.

OTTAWA — The federal Competition Bureau is calling on municipalities to re-think their rules around food trucks in a bid to encourage the popular choice for many Canadians looking for a quick and tasty meal.

OTTAWA — The federal finance minister says steps taken to tame Canada's hottest housing markets have already helped slow down a sector he believes was moving at an unsustainable clip.

OTTAWA — The families of some recently deceased veterans may not be getting the help paying for funerals that they deserve, an internal government audit has found, prompting a renewed commitment to outreach by the federal government.

OTTAWA — New mental health workers arrived in Pikangikum First Nation on Tuesday to help hundreds of people seeking support in the northern Ontario community, Health Minister Jane Philpott says.

VICTORIA — British Columbia's New Democrat Premier John Horgan was sworn in on Tuesday.

MONTREAL — Ex-ski coach Bertrand Charest is appealing his conviction on 37 sex-related charges, with documents filed Tuesday seeking an acquittal or a new trial.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed lower Tuesday despite gains in the resource sector. The S&P/TSX composite index shed 15.79 points to finish at 15,149.57.

Highlights from the news file for Tuesday, July 18 ——— FEDS UNVEIL PLANS TO CLOSE TAX LOOPHOLES: The federal government is proposing measures to tighten loopholes for private corporations that it says enable many Canadians to "unfairly" cut down how

KING CITY, Ont. — The U.S. defeated Canada by four wickets Tuesday at the ICC Americas Under-19s World Cup Qualifier. The Americans won the toss and elected to field, restricting Canada to 63 runs in 47.5 overs. A.S. Gill led Canada with 14 not out.