Skip to content

Ontario News

Provincial News provided by The Canadian Press

Young forward Ryan Telfer pays quick dividends for Toronto FC 2 in pro debut

TORONTO — Ryan Telfer wasted little time making his mark after signing with Toronto FC 2.

Shares of lender Home Capital plunge nearly 10 per cent after CEO fired

TORONTO — Shares of Home Capital Group closed at their lowest level in months, plunging nearly 10 per cent Tuesday, a day after the mortgage lender fired its president and CEO.
The Tuesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories

The Tuesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories

Highlights from the news file for Tuesday, March 28 ——— POT PLAN PROMISES TO TEST FEDERAL-PROVINCIAL RELATIONS: The complex task of legalizing marijuana in Canada looks poised to become the latest bone of contention between some of the provinces and

N.S. politician apologizes for insensitivity in 'Chinese fire drill!' video

HALIFAX — A Halifax councillor and provincial Tory candidate has apologized for racially insensitive language he used on a video posted to his YouTube page. Coun.

Barrick, Goldcorp to join forces to co-develop projects in northern Chile

TORONTO — Two of Canada's biggest gold companies are creating a new joint venture to advance several mining projects clustered in northern Chile. The joint venture will be owned equally by Toronto-based Barrick Gold Corp.
Robin Hood brand of flour recalled for possible E. coli contamination

Robin Hood brand of flour recalled for possible E. coli contamination

OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is issuing a recall for the Robin Hood brand of all-purpose flour sold in Western Canada due to possible E. coli contamination. In a statement Tuesday, the agency says Smucker Foods of Canada Corp.
CEO of International Air Transport Association criticizes electronics device ban

CEO of International Air Transport Association criticizes electronics device ban

MONTREAL — U.S. and British bans on electronic devices don't improve airplane security and raise doubts about the credibility of the entire global security system, the head of the International Air Transport Association said Tuesday.
Newfoundland and Labrador throne speech sets course through fiscal mess

Newfoundland and Labrador throne speech sets course through fiscal mess

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — In a throne speech that looks back as much as forward, the Newfoundland and Labrador government says it must do more with less to rise from an unprecedented financial meltdown. The speech, read Tuesday by Lt.-Gov.
Quebec introduces mild income-tax cuts and projects balanced budget

Quebec introduces mild income-tax cuts and projects balanced budget

QUEBEC — As governments across Canada fund services with billions in deficit spending, Quebec announced a third consecutive balanced budget Tuesday containing modest personal income-tax cuts.
N.S. Liberal government bucks trend, promises back-to-back balanced budgets

N.S. Liberal government bucks trend, promises back-to-back balanced budgets

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Liberal government is committing to a balanced budget for 2017-18 — its second straight year in the black, as red ink keeps flowing in other East Coast provinces.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks