Ontario News

TORONTO — Unifor says grocery workers have more resolve than ever to achieve higher wages and better working conditions as it heads into a two-year stretch of bargaining for more than a dozen collective agreements.

TORONTO — Cursive is making a comeback. Relegated in 2006 to an optional piece of learning in Ontario elementary schools, cursive writing is set to return as a mandatory part of the curriculum starting in September.

The National Capital Commission's board of directors has voted to rename the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway in Ottawa to the Kichi Zībī Mīkan, which translates to "Great River Road.

TORONTO — The families of two people killed by an Ontario man are demanding answers from the federal government after the multiple murderer was moved to a medium-security prison.

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — A man is dead and a 19-year-old woman is injured after a double shooting in Mississauga, Ont. Peel Regional Police say 25-year-old Shahid Todd died at the scene of the Wednesday night shooting.

BRACEBRIDGE, Ont. — Ontario is revamping a provincial park in Muskoka, turning it into a year-round site with cabins and full-service facilities. Minister David Piccini says construction at Bigwind Lake Provincial Park is expected to start next fall.

TORONTO — As Willi Fleerakkers’ retirement date approaches at a time of inflation and higher interest rates, it's hard for her not to worry — but when she reviews her plan, it helps to ease those concerns.

TORONTO — When Mark Saunders launched his bid for mayor of Toronto, the former police chief positioned himself as the only candidate who could save a city plagued by "out-of-control" lawlessness.

TORONTO — Henrik Lundqvist will enter the Hockey Hall of Fame with two of his idols. And Caroline Ouellette is set to take her place alongside a pair of podium-topping teammates.

A city in southern Ontario has halted proposed bylaw amendments that would have prevented the distribution of food, tents and other items to homeless people on public property.