Opposition calls out Ontario government response to Belleville overdose crisis
Belleville's mayor said the province did not commit to a $2-million funding request to help kick-start construction of a centralized hub and money to open a detox centre.
Health
Feb 21
Premier Moe responds to Trudeau’s ‘good luck with that’ comment
Sask. Premier responds to the prime minister's comments saying "the threat is not a threat at all" following Trudeau's "good luck with that" remarks on the carbon price spat.
Canada
Apr 27
Athletes diving in to raise money for Alberta’s para swimming team
The fundraiser will help Edmonton and area swimmers get to their competitions across the province and access specialized equipment.
Sports
Apr 28
Fighting food insecurity in Montreal with handmade bowls
It was all part of the Empty Bowls initiative, benefitting Corbeille de Pain. Around 70 local potters donated over 600 handmade bowls to the non-profit.
Canada
Apr 27
Grandparent scam: Canadian seniors with landline phones targeted, out about $2.2 million
Police in Ontario say 126 people were identified and lost about $739,000 to the organized crime group. Those arrested are from the Montreal region.
Crime
Apr 18
Ontario cities have the worst credit card debt in Canada, study finds
The latest data from money.ca shows that seven of the county’s top 10 worst cities for credit card debt are from Ontario, with Barrie, Ont. taking the number one spot.
Economy
May 2
Ontario couple celebrates $70M Lotto Max win after keeping it secret for 2 months
The winning ticket for the Feb. 20 Lotto Max draw was purchased at a grocery store in the City of Kawartha Lakes. The couple is from Lakeside, Ont.
Canada
Apr 25
Calgary mayor, community associations meet over proposed zoning changes
It was a busy day at city hall on Saturday as Mayor Jyoti Gondek met with several concerned Calgarians about proposed zoning changes.
Politics
Apr 21
Google’s dominance makes competition ‘unlikely,’ U.S. antitrust trial judge says
The first day of the pivotal antitrust trial's closing arguments focused on whether another company could develop a search engine that could eventually compete against Google.
Tech
May 2
Olympics 2024: Track and field criticized for move to pay Paris gold medalists
Last week's move by the track body and its president Sebastian Coe broke with tradition because the International Olympic Committee does not pay prize money.
Sports
Apr 19
As Canada’s tax deadline nears, what happens if you don’t file your return?
If you don't file your taxes and owe money you may have to pay penalties and interest, an accountant said. The tax deadline is April 30.
Canada
Apr 27
Trump trial hears recording discussing hush money scheme: ‘What do we got to pay?’
Prosecutors played the 2016 recording that attorney Michael Cohen secretly made of himself briefing Trump on a plan to buy Karen McDougal's story of an extramarital affair.
U.S. News
May 2
1 deal falls through but Toronto FC completes another in Derrick Etienne Jr. trade
Toronto FC, pivoting after a deal for an overseas player fell through, added to its attack Wednesday by acquiring Haiti international winger Derrick Etienne Jr.
Sports
Apr 24
‘Very angry and very frustrated’: White Rock store closes due to repeated break-ins
Owner Mandy Johnston said it’s due to the sheer amount of crime she has to deal with in the neighbourhood.
Crime
Apr 19
Tax season, scam season: Don’t get fooled before deadline
The Canada Revenue Agency says tax scams are as prevalent as ever at this time of year, and they're getting more complex and sophisticated.
Money
Apr 29
N.B. man calls for hyperbaric oxygen care in province as hospital in N.S. is overwhelmed
Jeff Leblanc urgently needs hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat a potentially fatal side effect of radiation from his cancer treatments in 2013.
Health
Apr 22
Alberta government announces master plan to expand rail passenger service
Premier Danielle Smith says the time to move forward is now with record population growth and more crowded highways.
Economy
Apr 29
Temporary stormwater bypass will continue at Speaker’s Corner in Regina’s Wascana Centre
A temporary stormwater bypass at Speakers' Corner in Wascana Centre will continue to operate this year. This temporary solution will help manage spring meltwater and rain events.
Canada
Apr 12
Kitchener gets $14 million from province for reaching its 2023 housing target
Ontario Premier Doug Ford was in Kitchener on Thursday morning to dole out $14 million to the City of Kitchener for meeting its housing targets in 2023.
Canada
Apr 11
Honda’s $15B Ontario EV plant marks ‘historic day,’ Trudeau says
Justin Trudeau, Doug Ford and Honda executives are expected to announce the automaker is building an electric vehicle battery plant in Alliston part of a $15-billion investment.
Canada
Apr 25