Author: The Canadian Press

TORONTO — The Canadian Institute for Health Information says e-scooter injuries are on the rise across the country. It released data Thursday saying that hospitalizations involving e-scooters for kids between five and 17 years old increased by 61 per cent from 2022-23 to 2023-24. The agency said hospitalizations for men between 18 and 64 went […]

TORONTO — With 55 victories and a two-game cushion atop the American League East, the Toronto Blue Jays are on track for a worst-to-first rebound this season. The team has had significant contributions from unexpected sources while some big names have not performed up to expectations. Injuries have also been an issue but backups have […]

FERGUS — Ontario’s alcohol regulator has suspended and is seeking to revoke the liquor licence of a bar in Fergus after one of the owners was found guilty of two counts of sexual assault. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says it has issued an order that halted liquor sales at the Goofie Newfie […]

TORONTO — First Nations chiefs behind a legal challenge to a pair of federal and provincial laws meant to fast-track infrastructure projects say they are turning to the courts because they worry the laws will lead to environmental destruction. Nine Ontario First Nations want the court to declare the federal law known as Bill C-5 […]

Police say a 26-year-old man has been charged with murder in the Thunder Bay, Ont., area after a woman was found dead on Monday. Ontario Provincial Police say the 54-year-old woman was found in a residence shortly before 11 p.m. in the municipality of Shuniah, Ont. The municipality is located approximately 45 kilometres east of […]

Police say three people were killed and two others seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision last night in Pickering, Ont. Ontario Provincial Police say they responded to a head-on collision involving two SUVs on Highway 7 at Concession Road 6 at approximately 7 p.m. They say the 82-year-old driver and sole occupant of the eastbound […]

Police say they have arrested a man who allegedly made threats against the mayor of Brampton, Ont., and his family last month. Peel Regional Police say a 29-year-old man was taken into custody Tuesday and charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm. Police say they were notified of the threats in late […]

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Labour Council is calling on the NHL to apologize for its treatment of striking players a century ago. The Tigers played in Hamilton from 1920 to 1925 and were atop the NHL’s standings that final year. The league expanded its season by six games in 1924-25 but players’ pay was not […]

TORONTO — Ontario should rejig its programs meant to support auto businesses through the impact of tariffs and associated economic uncertainty, as the way they’re currently structured is leaving small businesses in the lurch, an advocacy group says in a new report. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business released a report Wednesday based on a […]

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Carney heads to Hamilton to meet steelworkers Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to be in Hamilton today to make an announcement related to the steel industry. It has been more than a month since U.S. President Donald […]