‘Any chance of a call?’: Inside Ford government’s lurch to cancel Peel Region split
New texts and emails paint a picture of the disorganization inside Ontario's decision to backtrack on its promise to dissolve Peel Region and show how its experts were sidelined.
Politics
May 8
Lifetime ban? Licence suspension for car thieves could be coming to Ontario
Ontario is proposing escalating penalties for those convicted of auto theft. Legislation set to be tabled this week will include new plans for licence suspensions.
Crime
May 14
Nearly 600 stolen cars from GTA seized from Montreal port
Between December and March, police inspected about 400 shipping containers at the Port of Montreal and found nearly 600 stolen vehicles, most of them from the Toronto area.
Canada
Apr 14
Winnipeg Blue Bombers place 2 starters on 6-game injured list and cut 6 players
Adam Bighill, Jamal Parker, and Noah Hallett were all placed on the six-game injured list by the Bombers on Wednesday.
Sports
May 15
B.C. couple sentenced to 15 years in 6-year-old boy’s abuse death
With credit for time served, Rykel Frank (née Charleson), the boy’s biological mother, and Mitchell Frank, her partner, will each serve just over 12 years behind bars.
Crime
May 16
Quebec judge worries changes to language law could lead to unfair court delays
A Quebec court judge is warning Bill 96 could lead to unreasonable delays in criminal trials, but some are accusing him of seeing problems where there aren't any.
Politics
May 3
Mother of Kelowna crane collapse victim on mission to establish memorial with country star’s help
Flowers, notes and photos accumulated, and Pritchett said she and others found some solace remembering their loved ones there. Unfortunately, it was short lived.
Canada
May 12
Quickley powers Raptors past Wizards 130-122
Even though he just had his best game of the season, Immanuel Quickley only wanted to talk about the Toronto Raptors winning consecutive games for the first time in six weeks.
Sports
Apr 7
Second African migrant dies while waiting for shelter space in Mississauga
Advocates on Friday issued pleas for help after a second African migrant died while waiting for space at a Mississauga shelter.
Canada
Feb 23
Recipe: Beef and Guinness stew
Seán Byrne, head chef at Foy's Irish Bar, shows Jennifer Palma how to make the tasty meal on Cooking Together on Global BC Morning Weekend.
Entertainment
Mar 17
Ford government begins boosting housing numbers with LTC beds, basements
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced Brampton 'broke ground' on more than 7,000 new housing units in 2023. The reality, however, is the majority were not new housing starts.
Canada
Feb 23
Banksy confirms mural that appeared overnight in London is his work
Banksy took credit for the massive art piece on his Instagram after rumours swirled about the origin of the mural.
Trending
Mar 18
‘Disturbing trend’: Extortion taskforce investigates 29 cases, makes 5 arrests
Police say their extortion investigative taskforce has made five arrests in a 'disturbing trend' that has targeted primarily the south Asian community in Peel Region.
Crime
Feb 7
U.S. rate cuts likely, but Fed’s Powell points to economic data as decision maker
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said while interest rate cuts were likely later in 2024, upcoming decisions on when and how fast would be based solely on economic data.
Economy
Mar 6
Doug Ford ready to spend a ‘couple of billion’ dollars on Mississauga LRT extension
At a speech in Mississauga, Ontario Premier Doug Ford suggested his government was ready to approve billions to expand an unfinished light rail project in the city.
Politics
Feb 9
Brian Mulroney’s political ‘destiny’ remembered at state funeral
Brian Mulroney was honoured at a state funeral in Montreal Saturday. "To dad, everyone mattered," his daughter Caroline said in his eulogy.
Canada
Mar 23
Saskatchewan’s Ackerman, Alberta’s Sturmay rolling at Tournament of Hearts
Thirty-four years have passed since the last time an all-rookie team won the Canadian women's curling championship.
Sports
Feb 19
Brian Mulroney, former Canadian prime minister, dead at 84
Mulroney's term as prime minister from 1984 to 1993 saw him lead a fractious Conservative coalition while netting a slew of domestic and international achievements.
Canada
Feb 29
Ford government planning Brampton, Mississauga additions to Hazel McCallion LRT
Ontario is reversing its decision to scrap the Mississauga downtown loop on the LRT, which will also be extended into downtown Brampton.
Canada
Jan 18
Charges stayed in alleged racially motivated Vancouver bear spray attack
A man accused in what Vancouver police described as a racially-motivated attack against an elderly man in Chinatown in 2022 will not be going to trial.
Crime
Feb 12