Opposition calls on Ontario housing minister to resign after damning Greenbelt report
The leader of the Ontario NDP called for Doug Ford to sack Steve Clark if he did not resign after a damning report into changes to Ontario's Greenbelt was released.
Politics
Aug 9, 2023
Tributes pour in for former Ontario lieutenant-governor David Onley
Politicians, journalists, public institutions and advocates were among those to share their memories of Onley and the impact he had in Ontario.
Canada
Jan 15, 2023
Former Ontario lieutenant-governor David Onley dead at 72
Onley's successor, Elizabeth Dowdeswell, announced his passing on Saturday. He was the first visibly disabled Lt-Gov. to hold the position.
Canada
Jan 15, 2023
Vince McMahon returns to WWE after misconduct investigation
WWE said Friday that Vince McMahon, the founder and majority shareholder of WWE, would return as executive chairman.
Sports
Jan 6, 2023
‘Business as usual’? What to expect out of Mississauga byelection as voting wraps up
It's the first contest under the Conservative leadership of Pierre Poilievre, in an area of the country crucial to his party's chances of success in future federal elections.
Politics
Dec 12, 2022
Ontario will remove Toronto vehicle tax by Jan. 1 if new council agrees: Wynne
Transportation Minister Kathleen Wynne says the province will help Toronto's new city council if they decide to drop the vehicle registration tax.
Nov 29, 2010
Residents invited to participate in largest cancer prevention study in Canadian history
The B.C. Generations Project stopped in Kelowna Wednesday morning to encourage local residents between the ages of 35 to 69 to sign up.
Jan 5, 2011
Vancouver top cop blames Stanley Cup riot on ‘anarchists’
Vancouver's police chief blamed "anarchists and criminals" for the riot after the Canucks' Game 7 Stanley Cup final loss Wednesday night, and said he was pleased with the way officers dealt with the riot.
Jun 17, 2011
Casino operator Las Vegas Sands sees 35 per cent drop in 2Q profit on lower table winnings
LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Las Vegas Sands Corp. said Wednesday that second-quarter profit tumbled by 35 per cent as the casino operator's table winnings fell at home and in Asia.
Money
Jul 25, 2012
Quincy Jones denies telling porn producer that casino mogul Steve Wynn threatened to kill him
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Music mogul Quincy Jones testified Thursday that he never told "Girls Gone Wild" creator Joe Francis that casino mogul Steve Wynn had threatened to kill the soft-porn producer and have him buried in the desert.
Entertainment
Sep 6, 2012
Casino mogul Wynn denies threat to kill ‘Girls Gone Wild’ founder Joe Francis in slander trial
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Steve Wynn and porn producer Joe Francis faced off before jurors Tuesday, with the casino mogul denying that he threatened to kill the "Girls Gone Wild" founder and saying the accusation is threatening his upscale casinos.
World
Sep 4, 2012
Jury adds $20M punitive damages to slander verdict against ‘Girls Gone Wild’ founder
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - A jury doubled its verdict against "Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis on Tuesday, ordering him to pay an additional $20 million in punitive damages to Steve Wynn for claiming the casino mogul threatened to kill him.
World
Sep 11, 2012
McGuinty urges teachers not to withdraw from extracurricular activities
Ontario teachers shouldn't pull out of extracurricular activities because they're angry with the government for imposing new contracts and taking away their right to strike, Premier Dalton McGuinty said Wednesday.
Sep 12, 2012
Asia builds wave of casinos to draw region’s new rich, raising debate on industry’s merits
MACAU, Macau - In the Philippines, a $4-billion casino will soon rise from reclaimed land on Manila Bay. In South Korea, foreign investors are expected to break ground next year on a clutch of casino resorts offshore. And on the eastern edge of Russia, authorities plan a resort zone aimed at drawing Chinese high-rollers.
Sep 13, 2012
Premier Dalton McGuinty resigns; prorogues legislature until new leader elected
TORONTO - Beaten down by a series of scandals, Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty shocked Ontarians late Monday by announcing that he was adjourning the legislature and stepping down as provincial Liberal leader, but left the door open to taking a run at the federal Liberal leadership.
Politics
Oct 15, 2012
Liberal leadership rivals clash on autonomy for northern Ontario
THUNDER BAY, Ont. - Ontario's Liberal leadership contenders clashed Sunday over the question of whether northern Ontario should be given more independence to resolve its own economic and social issues.
Politics
Dec 9, 2012
Kevin Glenn throws two touchdowns, leads Tiger-Cats past Argonauts 37-32
HAMILTON - Kevin Glenn called the game a test, and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats passed if only by virtue of being the last team to score.
Aug 13, 2011
Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin wins Hart Trophy, Ted Lindsay Award
LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Evgeni Malkin took a quick look around and could hardly believe his eyes.
Sports
Jun 20, 2012
Las Vegas club scuffle leads to misdemeanour battery citation against Paris Hilton boyfriend
LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Police in Las Vegas say the 21-year-old model boyfriend of celebrity socialite Paris Hilton was cited after a scuffle with another man at a Las Vegas Strip nightclub.
Entertainment
Oct 1, 2012
Country superstar Garth Brooks to end 3-year run in Las Vegas in November; plays 6 more dates
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Garth Brooks is ending his run in Las Vegas.
Entertainment
Oct 3, 2012