Ontario News

TORONTO — A New Democrat member of Ontario's provincial parliament apologized Wednesday for a statement she made about the conflict between Israel and Hamas though she did not retract it, as publicly demanded by NDP Leader Marit Stiles.

TORONTO — More than a week away from live games is helping the Toronto Raptors understand the offensive and defensive schemes being introduced by new head coach Darko Rajakovic.

Ontario has seized nearly 100 raccoons from a rehab facility that is facing allegations it violated the provincial wildlife conservation act, but the animal welfare organization says it has done nothing wrong.

TORONTO — Sarah Bernstein's absurdist novel "Study for Obedience" nabbed a spot on another short list Wednesday — this time for the $100,000 Scotiabank Giller Prize.

TORONTO — A man charged with murdering two Toronto women 40 years ago has pleaded guilty in both cases.

Toronto city council began Wednesday to debate a proposed hike to its vacant home tax, a move backed by Mayor Olivia Chow as a way to help battle a housing crunch.

TORONTO — A return to the starting lineup earned quarterback Chad Kelly a top grade in the CFL's weekly honour roll. Kelly earned a score of 90.4 for his play in the Toronto Argonauts 35-12 home win over the Edmonton Elks.

Toronto Metropolitan University's men's soccer team has been cleared to proceed after an investigation was conducted into what the school described as "serious and concerning behaviour.

TORONTO — It's the start of another NHL season and again hope springs eternal among Proline bettors for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers. According to The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.

TORONTO — Some pre-game challenges made for a memorable debut when Joe Bowen became the voice of the Toronto Maple Leafs over four decades ago.