Author: The Canadian Press

Officials say the three levels of government will spend $975 million to speed up the revitalization of Toronto’s waterfront and create more than 14,000 new homes in the area. The Ontario government says the city, the province and the federal government will each invest $325 million in the project. It says the revitalization and building […]

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. ___ Authors: Emis Akbari, Adjunct Professor, Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development at Ontario Institute for the Study of Education (OISE) and Senior Policy Fellow […]

TORONTO — Until she was around 15, the buffet was always open for Lily the cat, who had open access to a trough of dry food in her home. Lily’s owner, Cindy Marques, could see changes in her cat’s behaviour as she aged. Lily struggled to move around like she once did, as the senior […]

OTTAWA — Fresh recommendations are expected today from a commission of inquiry into foreign interference — including advice on when the public should be told of meddling during a federal election campaign. The final report from commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue will also address simmering allegations about the activities of some parliamentarians and suggest ways to better […]

TORONTO — When Deni Ellis Béchard started writing his new novel five years ago, the concept seemed far-fetched — even fanciful. These days, he said, the society he created for “We Are Dreams in the Eternal Machine” — one that turns to artificial intelligence for salvation following a second U.S. civil war — doesn’t feel […]

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is set to request the dissolution of provincial parliament today and trigger an early election for Feb. 27. Ford’s office says he will visit Lt.-Gov. Edith Dumont this afternoon and ask her to end the legislature’s 43rd parliament. Ford has said he needs a new mandate from the electorate […]

TORONTO — For a few tenuous moments, it appeared as though 24 minutes of strong defensive play on Monday night by the Toronto Raptors would be completely undone by 12 bad ones. After limiting the New Orleans Pelicans to 40 points in the first half, the Raptors allowed 35 in the third quarter and watched […]

TORONTO — Peavey Industries LP says it is closing its stores across Canada. A statement from the company says store-closing sales will start at 90 Peavey Mart stores and six MainStreet Hardware locations, as it has obtained an initial order for creditor protection. The company says the liquidation sales will begin immediately. This comes after […]

TORONTO (AP) — Jakob Poeltl had 21 points and 14 rebounds, Scottie Barnes had 21 points and 11 boards, and the Toronto Raptors beat the New Orleans Pelicans 113-104 on Monday night for their first four-game winning streak in almost two years. RJ Barrett scored 17 points for Toronto and Chris Boucher had 14. Toronto […]

TORONTO — Jakob Poeltl and Scottie Barnes each recorded double-doubles as the Toronto Raptors beat the New Orleans Pelicans 113-104 on Monday for their fourth straight victory. Barnes scored 21 points to go with 11 rebounds and eight assists, while the big man Poeltl also had 21 points while adding 14 boards. Zion Williamson paced […]