Ontario News

OTTAWA — The International Monetary Fund has given the Trudeau government a passing mark for its handling of the economy since coming to power, but warns that "more difficult challenges lie ahead.

Toronto sound editor Claire Dobson has long loved "Fargo." While studying film in university, she used to write papers about the impact the Coen brothers' 1996 comedic crime thriller had on her, particularly the ending.

Toronto's main stock index was relatively flat Thursday as the Canadian dollar climbed modestly following sharp currency market movements the day before. The loonie was trading at an average price of 78.47 cents US, up 0.31 of a U.S.

MONTREAL — The man hired just a few months ago to become the friendly face of Montreal's construction-induced traffic nightmares is gone.

MONTREAL — The framework for a 10-year softwood lumber agreement between Canada and the U.S. could be reached in the coming weeks, says an industry analyst, citing discussions with unnamed trade contacts.

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has called for an inquiry into the 18-month-old labour dispute between the Halifax Chronicle-Herald, Canada's largest independently owned daily newspaper, and the union that represents the paper's editorial staff.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is giving no indication he will address the growing demand for change to the independent inquiry his government launched to examine the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Police say six people have been taken to hospital after a multi-vehicle crash just west of Toronto that closed a stretch of a major highway for more than five hours.

OTTAWA — Former astronaut Julie Payette appeared emotional Thursday after being officially declared Canada's next Governor General, taking a moment to salute her family, friends, and colleagues on Earth and a few above the planet.

Highlights from the news file for Thursday, July 13 ——— JUDGE REJECTS KHADR MONEY FREEZE: A Canadian judge wasted precious few minutes on Thursday in refusing to freeze a reported $10.