Ontario News

TORONTO — Canada has been placed in a group with Chile, Japan and Namibia at the World Rugby U20 Trophy. The eight-team tournament, which serves as World Rugby's second-tier under-20 championship, runs Aug. 29 to Sept. 10 in Uruguay.

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. — RCMP say several people were injured and a horse had to be euthanized when a stage coach plunged about 12 meters down a ravine near Williams Lake, B.C.

OTTAWA — When it comes to the North American Free Trade Agreement, Canada can safely claim the title of biggest loser in terms of lawsuits.

TORONTO — A man who led officers on a dramatic highway chase was involved in multiple alleged shootings and attempted carjackings before he was tracked down north of Toronto, police said Wednesday.

OTTAWA — Intelligence collected from industry sources helped the Bank of Canada navigate the oil-price collapse and a top bank official says invaluable nuggets of information like that will continue to be relied upon for future policy decisions.

TORONTO — Provincial police say two men have been charged with stunt driving after allegedly being caught over the posted speed limit on two different highways.

IQALUIT, Nunavut — The City of Iqaluit is gearing up for the arrival of the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, who are expected to land Thursday from the United Kingdom on a Canadian Forces Airbus.

TORONTO — The Canadian dollar surged to a level not seen in four months Wednesday as investors digested a more hawkish tone on interest rates by Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz. The loonie jumped 0.74 of a U.S. cent to an average price of 76.

TORONTO — A man who threw a beer can onto the field during a dramatic Blue Jays playoff game last fall was given a conditional discharge Wednesday, after his lawyer argued the public humiliation he suffered since being charged in the incident should

TORONTO — Ontario school boards will not be able to put any more schools up for closure as the government overhauls the process, though any schools currently on the chopping block will remain there.