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
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
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
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
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
Blood on Board program expands to London, Ont.
En-route transfusions significantly improve patients’ outcomes since they no longer need to wait until they are in the hospital to receive blood.
Health
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
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
Apr 24
Rainiest April on record for Toronto, other cities. What will May be like in Ontario?
Toronto had the rainiest April on record beating the previous record set 32 years ago in 1992, according to Global News meteorologist Anthony Farnell.
Weather
May 2
Ontario provides $377K for 2 supportive housing units at The Mount in Peterborough
Rob Flack, Ontario's associate minister of housing, and Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith announced $377,641 in funding for the two units at The Mount Community Centre.
Canada
May 2
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
Easton Cowan of London Knights named OHL’s Most Outstanding Player
After posting a 36-game point streak and finishing with the second-best points-per-game total in the OHL, Easton Cowan has been named the league's Red Tilson Trophy winner.
Sports
May 2
Ottawa providing $104M to help Toronto host FIFA World Cup games
The federal government will provide the city of Toronto with $104 million to help the city host six matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Canada
May 3
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
Ford faces dissent over decision to create Ottawa office led by defeated candidate
Doug Ford hasn't said how much a defeated byelection candidate is getting paid to lead a new office in Ottawa. One member of his party said the office is 'not a great idea.'
Politics
Apr 30
