Ford government prepares next round of legislation to build 1.5M homes by 2031
Paul Calandra, who replaced Steve Clark as housing minister in 2023 after the Greenbelt scandal, said he expects to introduce his new bill “very soon.”
Politics
Mar 12
Ford’s Progressive Conservatives win both Ontario byelections
Premier Doug Ford's Progressive Conservative candidates won both Ontario byelections by convincing margins.
Politics
May 3
Two byelections loom for Ontario; Milton race high stakes for Ford and Crombie
Voters in two Ontario ridings head to the polls in a pair of byelections Thursday, but most eyes will be on Milton, where the tight race comes with high stakes.
Politics
May 1
Ontario byelections ‘temperature check’ arrives for Ford and Crombie
Two byelections in Ontario will provide a major test for Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie and governing Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford.
Politics
May 2
2 women sexually assaulted by foster father to sue child protection services: lawyer
The foster father, Éric Jean, was sentenced to 10 years in prison in November after he pleaded guilty to assaulting both girls.
Crime
Apr 25
Police search for East Vancouver child-luring suspect
Vancouver police said the incident happened around 6:30 p.m., as the child was walking home from Grays Park near East 33rd Avenue and St. Catherines Street.
Crime
May 6
Byelections called in 2 Ontario ridings that could serve as key leadership tests
Two byelections are pending in Ontario that will serve as the first test of the Ontario Liberals under new leader Bonnie Crombie. Polling shows one of the two is neck and neck.
Politics
Apr 3
Volunteers come together to clear Regina North Central garbage piles
Garbage piles continue to be a problem in the alleys of the Regina north central neighbourhood, but some local residents have taken it upon themselves to deal with the mess.
Canada
Apr 13
How a stolen memory card containing grisly crime led to double murder trial
Brian Steven Smith is facing judge and jury for the murders of two Alaskan Indigenous women.
Crime
Feb 6
Serdachny on gold-winning goal for Canada at world hockey championship: ‘Special moment’
The final for the 2024 women's world hockey championship was a riveting game played in Utica, N.Y., on Sunday.
Canada
Apr 17
Hate crime probe launched after B.C. activist calls Oct. 7 Hamas attack ‘heroic’
The comments, captured on video and widely shared on social media, were made Friday during a Pro-Palestinian demonstration at the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Crime
May 1
B.C. professor quits federal panel in protest of new disability benefit
University of Victoria professor Michael Prince has quit the federal government's Disability Advisory Group, saying Ottawa's new disability benefit falls short.
Politics
Apr 22
Police lay further charges in teen’s slaying at Trenton, Ont. motel
Kiean Stoddard, 17, was found dead in a suite at the Park Motel Jan. 7.
Crime
Apr 8
Winnipeg Jets defenceman Brenden Dillon listed as ‘day to day’
The Jets now trail the series two games to one, with Game 4 set for 1:30pm CT, Sunday afternoon at Ball Arena.
Sports
Apr 27
Are cellphone bills falling in Canada? Critics question Ottawa’s claims
Trudeau drew the ire of social media users when he posted on X, that 'we’ve cut the cost of cellphone plans in half since 2019 — in part by increasing competition.'
Canada
Apr 22
City clears tents pitched outside designated encampment area in Vancouver’s CRAB Park
City crews removed an estimated 22 tents set up in the park's south side, where daytime sheltering is not permitted.
Politics
Apr 16
Carbon rebate labelling in bank deposits fuelling confusion, minister says
Canadian banks that refuse to identify the carbon rebate by name when doing direct deposits are forcing the government to change the law to make them do it, minister says.
Canada
Apr 19
Coyotes players are informed the team is expected to move to Salt Lake City, AP source says
Arizona Coyotes players have been informed the NHL club is expected to relocate to Salt Lake City, a person with knowledge of the meeting said Friday night.
Sports
Apr 13
G7 countries pushing for Iran sanctions over attack on Israel
Germany, a staunch ally of Israel, has been among the chorus of European and U.S. leaders urging Israel to de-escalate tensions and not retaliate for Tehran’s attack.
World
Apr 17
Vancouver Canucks fans get loud inside and outside arena for Game 1 of playoff run
From Delta, to Surrey, to outside Rogers Arena, fans across Metro Vancouver celebrated the Vancouver Canucks' Game 1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Sunday.
Sports
Apr 22