Ontario News

TORONTO — Canada is not immune to online extortion, despite apparently sidestepping a massive attack that temporarily crippled networks around the world, a cybersecurity expert said.

WINNIPEG — Some families of missing and murdered indigenous women remain uncertain if they should take part in a national inquiry aimed at examining the violence in their communities, according to a group representing them.

MONTREAL — Residents in flood-weary Quebec and British Columbia had reason for cautious optimism on Saturday as flood waters appeared to be retreating from several communities in both provinces.

VICTORIA — Elections BC has rejected four of the six requests for recounts in ridings where the outcome in the provincial election was determined by less than 600 votes.

TORONTO — Midfielder Jonathan Osorio is the latest Toronto FC player to experience an irregular heartbeat. Coach Greg Vanney said the MLS team is waiting to hear from doctors on what caused the 24-year-old from Brampton, Ont.

TORONTO — The number six written large on the white board in Toronto FC's dressing room said it all.

TORONTO — Devon Travis couldn't believe what he was hearing.

TORONTO — Right-hander Ryan Weber lasted less than four innings in his season debut with Seattle before becoming the latest Mariners' pitcher to sustain an injury.

VANCOUVER — U2 treated Vancouver like a homecoming as the Irish rock band kicked off a world tour celebrating the 30-year anniversary of its beloved "Joshua Tree" album.

TORONTO — Ontario's police watchdog is investigating after a vehicle crashed into a home in Toronto's east end.