Skip to content

Ontario News

Toronto Arrows sign veteran Irish back, look to add talent in MLR dispersal draft

Toronto Arrows sign veteran Irish back, look to add talent in MLR dispersal draft

TORONTO — The Toronto Arrows added international experience Thursday by signing veteran Irish back Noel Reid for the 2023 Major League Rugby season.
What is parliamentary privilege and how is the Ford government trying to use it?

What is parliamentary privilege and how is the Ford government trying to use it?

TORONTO — Ontario government lawyers are citing parliamentary privilege in Premier Doug Ford and one of his minister's fight against a summons to testify at the Emergencies Act inquiry in Ottawa.
Canada's Masse looks to build on strong World Cup opener this weekend in Toronto

Canada's Masse looks to build on strong World Cup opener this weekend in Toronto

TORONTO — The Canadian swim team has picked up where it left off after a strong 12-month stretch marked by success at the Summer Olympics, world championships and Commonwealth Games.
Sustainable investing loses some shine but proponents say still good long-term bet

Sustainable investing loses some shine but proponents say still good long-term bet

TORONTO — Some of the shine has come off sustainable investing this year amid questions abouteffectiveness and as oil and gas prices and stocks spiked while the wider market floundered, but those in the sector say it still makes sense for the long te
Canopy warns Nasdaq objects to plans for U.S. holding company, could delist pot firm

Canopy warns Nasdaq objects to plans for U.S. holding company, could delist pot firm

SMITHS FALLS, Ont. — Canopy Growth Corp. is warning a U.S. holding company it wants to set up could be delisted from the Nasdaq stock exchange, which is objecting to some of its plans. The Smiths Falls, Ont.
Crown adjusts Hoggard charge in northeastern Ontario sex assault case

Crown adjusts Hoggard charge in northeastern Ontario sex assault case

HAILEYBURY, Ont. — The Ontario Crown in northeastern Ontario is proceeding with a sexual assault charge against Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard.
Average one-bedroom condo rent soars 20% from last year: Toronto real estate board

Average one-bedroom condo rent soars 20% from last year: Toronto real estate board

TORONTO — The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board says the average cost for a one-bedroom condo soared by more than 20 per cent to $2,481 between the third quarter of this year and the same period last year.
Study: Touchdown Atlantic provided economic boost to Nova Scotia cities

Study: Touchdown Atlantic provided economic boost to Nova Scotia cities

TORONTO — The CFL's '22 Touchdown Atlantic generated more than $12.7 million in economic benefit to regions of Nova Scotia according to a study commissioned by the league. Touchdown Atlantic was held in Wolfville, N.S.
Small business confidence plummets amid high debt, climbing interest rates: CFIB

Small business confidence plummets amid high debt, climbing interest rates: CFIB

TORONTO — New research suggests small business confidence in Canada took a nosedive in October, dropping to levels not recorded since early in the pandemic.
Metrolinx says threatened strike averted as tentative offer to be presented to union

Metrolinx says threatened strike averted as tentative offer to be presented to union

TORONTO — Metrolinx says a threatened strike by some GO Transit workers has been averted as the union presents a tentative offer to its members.