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
1 dead, 1 injured after wrong-way crash on Highway 401 in Milton, Ont.
The Ontario Provincial Police say a woman has died and a man has critical injuries after a wrong-way crash on Highway 401 in Milton, Ont.
Traffic
May 5
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
Suspect faces charges in Milton, Oakville home invasions just days apart: police
Halton police say a suspect accused of taking a Milton, Ont., man for an anxious ride during a home invasion is facing multiple charges.
Crime
Apr 18
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
Ontario Liberals announce candidate for Milton byelection
A byelection will take place in the Ontario town after the government's minister of red tape reduction stepped down to run federally for Piere Polievre's Conservative Party.
Politics
Mar 25
2 teens, 1 adult ‘tragically’ killed after crash in Milton, Ont.: police
Three people have died, including two teens and an adult, after a two-vehicle collision in Milton, Ont., early Saturday morning, according to police.
Canada
Mar 30
Mayor, MPP react after province leaves out Guelph in GO train service expansion
The Ford government announced on Monday that GO train service is being expanded along the Lakeshore West, Lakeshore East, Milton, Stouffville and Kitchener lines.
Canada
Apr 18
Man taken for ride in his own truck by suspects tied to Milton home invasion: police
Halton Regional Police say a Milton, Ont. man was taken for a short ride in his own pickup truck during an early morning home invasion on Clark Boulevard.
Crime
Mar 21
Bonnie Crombie ‘very close’ to deciding if she’ll run in battleground Milton byelection
Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie does not hold a seat within the provincial legislature. An upcoming byelection in Milton would offer her a chance to nab one.
Politics
Mar 8
Significant damage after arsons at school in Milton: Halton police
The fires were caused by books and papers being deliberately set ablaze inside two portables at a public school in Milton, Halton police said.
Crime
Mar 4
Multiple items missing from two storage containers at east end business: Guelph police
A Milton man reported to Guelph police that his 2014 green 2014 Polaris Sportsman is among the items missing from his storage container located on Elizabeth Street.
Crime
Mar 14
Ford sends list of asks to Trudeau ahead of Ontario, federal budgets
In a letter addressed on Thursday, Doug Ford listed his signature Highway 413 project, a recently announced Milton GO train expansion and carbon pricing as key priorities.
Politics
Mar 14
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
Province announces hundreds of new GO train trips but none to Kitchener
Premier Doug Ford announced hundreds of new GO train trips but while the Kitchener line was expanded there will be no new trips in or out of Kitchener or Guelph as a result.
Canada
Apr 15
Police charge Mississauga man with 2nd-degree murder of reported stranger
Peel Regional Police said they were called to an address on Darcel Avenue in the Malton area of Mississauga on the morning of January 29.
Crime
Apr 8
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
UP Express stops in Toronto reduced as Metrolinx shakes up GO train service
Toronto's airport train, the UP Express, has been caught up in a raft of service changes planned by Metrolinx. From the end of April, local stops on the route will be cut in half.
Canada
Apr 16
Ontario sets sights on Highway 413 construction, promises more roads
Ontario is moving ahead with its plans to build Highway 413, planning to get construction underway in 2025. The road, leaders promise, will not be the last new highway.
Politics
Apr 30
Guelph, Kitchener businesses raided as part of illegal gambling investigation
Police say they seized several gaming machines and lottery tickets after they raided two businesses, one of them in Guelph, in connection with an illegal gambling investigation.
Crime
Apr 4