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Skaters flock to Ottawa's Rideau Canal to kick off Flag Day

Skaters flock to Ottawa's Rideau Canal to kick off Flag Day

OTTAWA — A group of young skaters carried a gigantic Canadian flag down Ottawa's Rideau Canal Friday morning to help kick off events marking the 60th anniversary of Canada's celebrated banner.
City of Toronto asks builder of tiny homeless shelters to remove them from park

City of Toronto asks builder of tiny homeless shelters to remove them from park

TORONTO — Samu Nauel has been mostly homeless since moving to Canada from Hungary in 2023 and applying for asylum. He was able to stay in a Toronto hotel for a while, but eventually got kicked out. Then on Jan.
Toronto communities urge action after rise in reported coyote attacks and sightings

Toronto communities urge action after rise in reported coyote attacks and sightings

Residents of two communities in southwest Toronto are calling on the city to take action after several reported coyote attacks and dozens more sightings in the area since the beginning of the year.
A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progressive Conservatives Feb.
Ontario party leaders spar over housing in first election debate

Ontario party leaders spar over housing in first election debate

The leaders of Ontario's New Democratic, Liberal and Green parties went on the offensive Friday against Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford, who polls suggest is cruising to another majority government, in the first debate of the provincial ele
S&P/TSX composite index down more than 200 points Friday, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite index down more than 200 points Friday, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell more than 200 points Friday, weighed down by losses in energy and base metal stocks, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 215.28 points at 25,483.23.
Auto parts maker Magna warns tariffs would be 'disruptive' but prepared to face them

Auto parts maker Magna warns tariffs would be 'disruptive' but prepared to face them

TORONTO — Auto parts maker Magna International Inc. is warning tariffs would have a negative impact on the auto industry, but says it's ready to deal with what comes.
Toronto officer charged with aggravated assault after man seriously injured: SIU

Toronto officer charged with aggravated assault after man seriously injured: SIU

TORONTO — Ontario's police watchdog has charged a Toronto constable with aggravated assault after a 33-year-old man was seriously injured as officers were making an arrest last summer.
Ontario braces for another bout of disruptive snowfall rivalling this week's storm

Ontario braces for another bout of disruptive snowfall rivalling this week's storm

Parts of Ontario still digging out from their snowiest storm in nearly two years are bracing for another round of winter weather set to rival what they just endured.
Nurse, 75, charged in alleged sexual assault of long-term care resident in Ontario

Nurse, 75, charged in alleged sexual assault of long-term care resident in Ontario

CLARINGTON, Ont. — Police east of Toronto have charged a 75-year-old nurse they allege sexually assaulted a resident while working at a long-term care home last fall.
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