105.9 The Region

OTTAWA — U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is brushing off threats from Ontario to restrict electricity exports. On Wednesday, Ford said Ontario is contemplating restricting electricity exports to Michigan, New York state and Minnesota if Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on all Canadian products. American network CNBC asked Trump about Ford’s comments, and the president-elect said it’s […]

TORONTO — The head of the Body Shop Canada says more stores are due to close as the chain prepares to take on new ownership. Jordan Searle said Thursday that there will be “a few more store closures,” but most of the cosmetics retailer’s 72-store footprint will remain open. He declined to reveal the timeline […]

OTTAWA — Canada told the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal it can’t say when it will work through 140,000 backlogged requests for Jordan’s Principle to be applied. The principle is a legal rule that stipulates that when a First Nations child needs health, social or educational services they are to receive them from the government first […]

TORONTO — CBC is restoring its annual live New Year’s Eve celebration. A year after the national broadcaster cancelled the 2024 special due to “financial pressures,” it says the countdown is back on the TV schedule to mark the dawn of 2025. Programming begins Dec. 31 with the one-hour “22 Minutes New Year’s Eve Pregame […]

TORONTO — Ontario municipal councillors could be removed from office and disqualified from running again under new provincial legislation introduced today that would increase penalties for violating a municipal code of conduct. Municipalities have for years been calling for updated codes of conduct to address workplace harassment, as well as stricter penalties for those who […]

TORONTO — Retail consultants say The Body Shop Canada’s expected buyer has plenty of work to do, if it wants to reinvigorate the brand. The purchaser is an affiliate of Markham, Ont.-based Serruya Private Equity Inc., which is led by the co-founder of Yogen Früz and has invested in St. Louis Bar and Grill, Second […]

TORONTO — Canada is aiming to cut its emissions in half by 2035 compared to 2005 levels, a newly released target range that is lower than what a federal advisory body recommended. Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault says a target of reducing emissions by 45 to 50 per cent balances both ambition and […]

OTTAWA — The union representing Canada Post workers says an unfair labour practice complaint over the company’s layoffs has been resolved, calling it an important victory for workers’ rights. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers filed the complaint with the Canada Industrial Relations Board on Nov. 29 after hundreds of striking postal workers received temporary […]

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index was down nearly 200 points, weighed down by losses in the energy, telecommunications and base metal sectors, while U.S. stock markets were mixed in late-morning trading. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 186.84 points at 25,470.86. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 17.20 points at […]

TORONTO — Ontario legislation aimed at helping municipalities clear homeless encampments out of public parks will include stronger trespass laws and fines or jail time for illegal drug use in public, Premier Doug Ford announced Thursday. Families should be able to enjoy parks and people facing homelessness, addiction or mental-health challenges should be supported in […]