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Food inflation remains stubbornly high despite efforts to quell inflation

Food inflation remains stubbornly high despite efforts to quell inflation

TORONTO — Food inflation outpaced overall inflation for months, with grocery prices hitting double-digit increases in 2022, and economists say it will take longer to subside than overall inflation.
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Thunder Bay's police chief resigns amid suspension, misconduct charges

Thunder Bay's police chief resigns amid suspension, misconduct charges

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Thunder Bay's embattled police chief has resigned. The Thunder Bay Police Board said it accepted a letter of resignation from Sylvie Hauth during a meeting on Tuesday with an effective date of Jan. 27.
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Lawyer for ex-OPSEU president says union's allegations untrue

Lawyer for ex-OPSEU president says union's allegations untrue

TORONTO — A lawyer for the former president of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union says allegations of financial improprieties in a lawsuit launched by the union are untrue.
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Police asking public for video amid investigation of St. Catharines industrial fire

Police asking public for video amid investigation of St. Catharines industrial fire

ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — Niagara police are calling on residents for help with their investigation into a fire at a hazardous waste facility that left one man dead last week. Police have said explosions and a fire broke out shortly after 6:30 a.m.
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Expansion of private clinic procedures will affect hospital nurse bargaining: union

Expansion of private clinic procedures will affect hospital nurse bargaining: union

TORONTO — Ontario hospital nurses are set to soon start bargaining their new contract and the province's intention to expand procedures at private clinics means hospitals will have to come to the table prepared to entice professionals to stay, their
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Case of man, woman charged with murder in OPP constable's death put over to February

Case of man, woman charged with murder in OPP constable's death put over to February

CAYUGA, ONT. — A man and woman who are facing murder charges in the death of an Ontario Provincial Police constable made a brief appearance in court Tuesday before their case was put over until next month.
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Hamilton snowplow named after Arkells lead singer Max Kerman in landslide vote win

Hamilton snowplow named after Arkells lead singer Max Kerman in landslide vote win

TORONTO — Max Kerman can fill a stadium with his rock band Arkells, but his latest claim to fame will be how his namesake clears the streets.
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Country singer Tenille Townes, Punjabi rapper AP Dhillon added to Juno performers

Country singer Tenille Townes, Punjabi rapper AP Dhillon added to Juno performers

TORONTO — A dazzle of country and a sparkle of pop are being added to this year's Juno Awards in the latest round of performers joining the broadcast.
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Blue Jays unveil progress on Phase 1 of Rogers Centre renovations

Blue Jays unveil progress on Phase 1 of Rogers Centre renovations

TORONTO — Rogers Centre's new look is coming together. The Toronto Blue Jays offered a glimpse of their ballpark's renovations today. All of the seats in the 500 level are gone, with only one section of new seats partially installed.
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Raptors sign guard-forward Joe Wieskamp to second 10-day contract

Raptors sign guard-forward Joe Wieskamp to second 10-day contract

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have signed Joe Wieskamp to a second 10-day contract. The six-foot-six, 205-pound guard-forward appeared in one game with Toronto’s G League affiliate during his first 10-day contract with the Raptors.
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