Ontario News

TORONTO — After more than 30 years as bandleader for NBC's "Late Night With David Letterman" and CBS's "Late Show With David Letterman," Paul Shaffer found it difficult to settle into retirement.

TORONTO — Beleaguered Sen. Don Meredith's new lawyer said he hoped to temper the intense emotions unleashed by an ethics report on his client's affair with a teenager, adding the race card is now off the table.

OTTAWA — New Democrat MP Nathan Cullen is planning a series of town-hall meetings in Liberal ridings across the country in an effort to resurrect the issue of electoral reform.

NORFOLK COUNTY, Ont. — Provincial police have charged a 44-year-old man with joyriding and other charges, alleging he struck and killed 68-year-old female pedestrian. Police announced the charges on Thursday.

TORONTO — Consumers who purchase knock-off merchandise online have a lot more to be wary about than receiving an inferior product. Knowing how to spot a fake website can protect your wallet, your identify and even your life, say experts.

WASHINGTON — The most common uses of Canadian dairy normally include milk, cream, yogurt, butter and cheese. But a new report suggests an altogether different application: use it as a bargaining chip.

VAUGHAN, Ont. — Police are seeking witnesses after a man was found fatally shot when his car crashed early Thursday in Vaughan, Ont.

TORONTO — The smash musical "Hamilton" is headed to Toronto. Mirvish Productions says a touring production of the 11-time Tony Award-winning show will be a part of its 2019-20 subscription season. Mirvish says it will be a limited engagement.

BRADFORD, Ont. — Police say a man is facing a May court date after allegedly being clocked at nearly 2 1/2 times the speed limit in Bradford, Ont.

GUELPH, Ont. — Police in Guelph, Ont., have arrested four people in a drug bust. They say the drug unit began an investigation in February when officers saw a man allegedly bringing drugs into Guelph.