Ontario News

CALGARY — Canadian motorists hitting the road for the country's 150th Canada Day weekend are expected to find the lowest average gasoline prices in seven years, according to GasBuddy.com.

TORONTO — Home Capital Group says it's narrowed down potential CEO candidates to a "short short list" and is weeks away from making an announcement, as it strives to reverse its fortunes after suffering a run on deposits earlier this year.

CALGARY — Michael Werbisky fondly remembers getting the shaft at the posh Hyatt Regency Hotel during the Calgary Stampede about 10 years ago.

If Rahel Bailie still lived in Vancouver, she would likely poke fun at the Canada 150 festivities or steer clear of them altogether.

TORONTO — A plan by Tim Hortons to offer poutine doughnuts at certain U.S. locations on Canada Day is drawing a mix of amusement and disgust online.

WINNIPEG — Some Manitobans jokingly refer to mosquitoes as their unofficial provincial bird, but Winnipeg has been unusually free of the pesky insects so far this year.

HALIFAX — Police say they were able to encourage a knife-wielding man to surrender after he allegedly challenged them to shoot him. Officers say they were called at about 12:30 a.m.

OTTAWA — Rideau Hall is adding 99 new members to the Order of Canada, which turns 50 this year. Gov.-Gen.

OTTAWA — The Order of Canada is receiving 99 new members. Here is the full list of new members and those who have received promotions (denoted by *) within the three levels of the order.

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