Ontario News

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — More icebergs have drifted into major shipping lanes off Newfoundland, forcing ships to go far out of their way to steer clear of the massive ice mountains.

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Aaron Sanchez is happy to be home. While the 24-year-old grew up in Barstow, Calif., almost halfway between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, he feels the love in Toronto. Especially around the home opener.

MERRITT, B.C. — A deal reached between British Columbia and Kinder Morgan reveals new details about the company's timeline to approve investments for a proposed expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline and requirements to hire local workers.

TORONTO — It took all of 14 minutes 18 seconds for Auston Matthews to set his first record this season. On a mid-October night in Ottawa, Matthews became the first player picked first overall at the NHL draft to score two goals in his first period.

TORONTO — Boutique eyewear retailers from around the world have set their sights on Canada as a hotbed for growth, hoping to capitalize on the country's aging population and what they say is its taste for haute couture.

OTTAWA — The number of new homes that began construction in Canada last month hit their highest level since September 2007, the latest sign of a boom in the housing market that many fear is overheating.

BARRIE, Ont. — Police say a 20-year-old man has a court date next month after a bad first day on the job. They say officers were called to a Barrie, Ont.

TORONTO — The Canadian Automobile Association wants Ontario residents to let them know if there's a really bad road in their area. Voting is now open for the annual CAA Worst Roads campaign.

TORONTO — Margaret Atwood is going through a career renaissance that has her baffled. "Very weird. It's what we call 'a moment,'" said the 77-year-old Ottawa native, who has written more than 40 books of fiction, poetry, and critical essays.

LIONS BAY, B.C. — Five hikers crossing an unstable ledge of snow in the mountains north of Vancouver fell 500 metres to their deaths, a search manager said on Sunday.