Ontario Land Tribunal turns down plan for former Liuna Gardens site in Winona
The Fengate development called for towers, townhomes and other buildings to house some 1,100 units on 3.4 hectares on Winona Road by the lakeshore.
Canada
Apr 15
Roy McMurtry, former Ontario attorney general and legal giant, dies
McMurtry, a longtime lawyer, became the province's attorney general in 1975 under Progressive Conservative premier Bill Davis.
Canada
Mar 19
Kim Rudd, former Ontario Liberal MP and entrepreneur, dies at 66
Kim Rudd, a former Liberal MP who represented a southern Ontario riding, has died.
Canada
Mar 14
Thunder Bay police chief arrested and charged in misconduct probe
A former police chief in the northern Ontario city of Thunder Bay was arrested and charged on Friday, marking the third arrest in an ongoing investigation by provincial police.
Canada
Apr 12
Durham voters hit the polls Monday to choose MP in federal byelection
A federal byelection is being held today in the Ontario riding of Durham, to replace former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole.
Politics
Mar 4
Federal byelection in Ontario riding previously held by Erin O’Toole
A federal byelection is being held Monday in the Ontario riding of Durham to fill the seat left vacant by former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole.
Politics
Mar 4
Former Ontario nuclear plant operator employee charged in secretive leak case
In a case unfolding quietly in Oshawa, Ont., James Mousaly faces a rare charge under the Security of Information Act.
Canada
Feb 20
Bonnie Crombie ‘seriously’ considering running for Milton byelection
Newly elected Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie is considering running for a seat in the provincial legislature, potentially replacing a former cabinet minister.
Politics
Feb 8
Northern Ontario First Nations declare state of emergency over winter roads
An organization representing First Nations across northern Ontario says it is declaring a state of emergency because warmer weather has left some winter roads unpassable.
Canada
Feb 9
Ontario takes action against chemical plant after Aamjiwnaang First Nation residents fell ill
The Ontario government says it’s taking swift action against a chemical plant after a spike in benzene readings and after members Aamjiwnaang First Nation fell ill.
Environment
Apr 19
High benzene levels detected near Ontario First Nation for weeks, residents report sickness
Dozens of people have reportedly became sick after high levels of the cancer-causing chemical benzene were detected in the air of a small First Nation in southwestern Ontario.
Environment
Apr 19
Big warm-up to follow blast of cold air in southern Ontario
Some of the coldest temperatures since last month are expected in southern Ontario, but it won't last with a big warm-up on the way.
Weather
12 hours
Ontario First Nation leaders call for disbandment of Thunder Bay police
First Nation leaders are renewing calls to dissolve the Thunder Bay police as the force's former leadership faces charges in a widening misconduct probe.
Canada
Apr 22
Former lawyer for Thunder Bay police is facing charges for obstruction and breach of trust
A former lawyer for the Thunder Bay Police is facing five charges in connection with an ongoing investigation into allegations of misconduct in the force.
Crime
Apr 10
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
Shoppers faces proposed class action over claims company is ‘abusive’ to pharmacists
A proposed class action lawsuit filed against Shoppers Drug Mart and its parent company Loblaw claims that the companies pressure pharmacists fill prescription quotas.
Canada
Apr 17
Search in Ontario for Indian Residential School burial sites continues
The province has spent more than $65 million on a search for burial sites since mid-2021, when the remains of 215 children were found in Kamloops, British Columbia.
Canada
Mar 14
Ontario weighing nurse practitioner funding options amid extra billing concerns
The Ontario government is looking for ways to bring clinics led by nurse practitioners into the public health system. It also wants Ottawa to create cross-Canada rules.
Politics
Apr 15
Basil Borutski, Ontario man who killed 3 women in 2015, dies in prison: CSC
Basil Borutski, 66, was serving an indefinite sentence at Millhaven Institution at the time of his death on Thursday, March 28.
Crime
Apr 2
Raptors’ Porter gets lifetime ban from NBA
Jontay Porter has been banned from the NBA for life.
Sports
Apr 17
