Author: The Canadian Press

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is losing two cabinet ministers, as one resigned Friday amid criticism for expensing hotel stays in Toronto despite living in the city and a second announced his retirement. Stan Cho, who represents the north Toronto riding of Willowdale, resigned his post as minister of tourism, culture and gaming after […]

Premier Doug Ford is set to provide an update on Ontario’s wildfire fighting efforts as his government faces criticism from devastated First Nations for its alleged slow response. Ford will be joined by Emergency Preparedness Minister Jill Dunlop and Natural Resources Minister Mike Harris at the news conference. Dunlop wrote a letter to her federal […]

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he has accepted the resignation from cabinet of Stan Cho, who had been serving as minister of tourism, culture and gaming but recently came under fire for expensing hotel stays in Toronto despite living in the city. More coming. The Canadian Press

Wildfires are burning in several provinces, forcing thousands of people from their homes. Smoke from those fires is choking out millions in major cities across North America. Here’s a brief look at what is happening in different parts of the country:

 ONTARIO Dozens of forest fires continue to burn across the northern part of the […]

LONDON — The federal government intends to spend nearly $2 billion over the next four years on made-in Canada armoured vehicles, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday. The planned addition of 190 armoured combat support vehicles will bring the Canadian Armed Forces’ total fleet up to 550 vehicles, he said. The new vehicles will be […]

People who have been wheezing and sneezing at the sight and smell of northern Ontario wildfire smoke this week could be in for some relief. Environment Canada says the hazy, smoky conditions in some areas could temporarily improve today, but for others, they could persist into the weekend. A slew of forest fires continues to […]

Some wineries and wine tourism companies in southern Ontario are making adjustments to their operations for visitors concerned about the lingering wildfire smoke in the air. Even as the smoke dissipates, Rich Mell, co-owner of Grape Escape Wine Tours in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., says he spent most of his Thursday taking calls from tourists asking to […]

TORONTO — Corus Entertainment Inc. is slashing dozens of Global News roles across Canada as it centralizes production of the news station’s Alberta broadcasts. The Toronto-based company said the move is part of programming changes across the country that are meant to improve efficiency and allow it to continue producing journalism. A total of 43 […]

The Assembly of First Nations called on the federal government to provide immediate support to a northern Ontario First Nation razed by wildfire, as the province also sought help from Ottawa to evacuate communities threatened by out-of-control blazes. A fast-moving forest fire destroyed homes and buildings on Namaygoosisagagun First Nation, also known as Collins First […]