Ontario News

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed down almost 100 points Thursday despite strength in energy stocks, while U.S. markets also moved lower a day after rating agency Fitch downgraded the U.S. government’s credit rating from AAA to AA+.

TORONTO — A coalition of Ontario Pride organizations called on the province Thursday to urgently work with them to develop a proactive safety plan to beat back a rising tide of anti-LGBTQ hate.

TORONTO — The recent death of a woman who was hit by a falling branch in a popular Toronto park has highlighted the need to carefully maintain the more than 3.5 million trees in the city's public spaces, arborists say.

A private summer camp in Ontario and its former director are facing two lawsuits alleging sexual abuse dating back to the 1990s. The lawsuits allege David Latimer, who until recently was a longtime director of Kilcoo Camp in Minden, Ont.

TORONTO — Edith Dumont, an educator and community advocate, has been appointed the new lieutenant-governor for Ontario, the Prime Minister's Office announced Thursday.

TORONTO — After winning their respective prep races, stablemates Elysian Field and Paramount Prince will square off in the $1-million King's Plate.

Police in Windsor, Ont., say they have recovered 138 stolen cars with a total value exceeding $9 million following a joint probe conducted with provincial investigators who specialize in organized crime.

TORONTO — Oscar-winning filmmakers Spike Lee and Pedro Almodóvar are set to receive Tribute Awards at this year's Toronto International Film Festival.

TORONTO — Trevor Richards is resting before the Toronto Blue Jays begin their final post-season push. The reliable middle-innings reliever was put on Toronto's 15-day injured list with neck inflammation on Thursday.

TORONTO — Ontario auto insurers have been involved in intentional, industry-wide violations of rules around fair access to coverage, the sector's regulator said Thursday.