Author: The Canadian Press

AJAX, Ont. — Charges have been laid after police say a hijab-wearing woman was attacked in a public library in Ajax, Ont. Durham Regional Police say officers responded to an assault call at the main branch of the Ajax Public Library at noon on Saturday. Police say a woman was in the library studying when […]

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Election The leaders of the four federal political parties are expected to be on the campaign trail this week. Trade and how they will deal with U.S. President Donald Trump will be top issues for the campaign, which polls […]

OWEN SOUND, Ont. — Mason Wray had a goal and assist and the Owen Sound Attack beat the visiting Guelph Storm 4-2 in Ontario Hockey League action on Saturday. Landen Hookey, Cole Zurawski and Bruce McDonald also scored for the Attack (26-35-4-3), who outshot the visitors 30-28. James Petrovski chipped in with two assists. Jett […]

OTTAWA — Mitch Martin’s second goal of the game, scored at 19:18 of the third period, lifted the underdog Ottawa Gee-Gees past the Toronto Metropolitan Bold 4-3 on Saturday in the first semifinal of the U SPORTS men’s hockey championship at TD Place. The Gee-Gees, seeded eighth headed into the tournament, will face the third-seeded […]

HARRISON — Toronto FC restored out-of-favour Italian star Lorenzo Insigne to the starting lineup but lost again Saturday, beaten 2-1 by the New York Red Bulls. Toronto (0-4-1) rallied in the second half but left it too late and suffered its fourth straight loss. Swedish international Emil Forsberg scored both goals for the Red Bulls […]

OTTAWA — Mark Carney will seek election as a Liberal MP in the House of Commons in the Ottawa riding of Nepean. The Canadian Press has confirmed the move with two Liberal party sources with knowledge of the prime minister’s decision, who are not authorized to speak about it before it is made public. More […]

OTTAWA — Mitch Martin’s second goal of the game, scored at 19:18 of the third period, lifted the underdog Ottawa Gee-Gees past the Toronto Metropolitan Bold 4-3 on Saturday in the first semifinal of the U SPORTS men’s hockey championship at TD Place. The Gee-Gees, seeded eighth headed into the tournament, will face the winner […]

OTTAWA — Canadians will head to the polls on April 28. A Liberal source with knowledge of the plan confirmed that Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to ask Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to dissolve Parliament on Sunday and call for an early election. Canada’s main federal parties shifted into campaign mode Saturday, spending the […]

TORONTO — A 31-year-old man accused of first-degree murder in the death of a homeless man in Toronto has a history of violent criminal charges, including attempted murder and assault with a weapon. Toronto police say they arrested 31-year-old Adimabua Chukwuka late Friday afternoon, a few hours after 60-year-old Mario Ferreira was found dead near […]

OTTAWA — Canadians are now facing updated travel advisories to the world’s two largest economies, after Ottawa warned travellers who stay in the United States for more than 30 days to make sure they register as required. The advisory for the United States follows another update for travel to China, where Canadians with dual citizenship […]