105.9 The Region

Ontario’s public broadcaster says it won’t be airing a documentary about Russian soldiers it helped produce, amid protests against the film’s screening at the Toronto International Film Festival. TVO said Tuesday its board of directors has decided to “respect the feedback” from the Ukrainian-Canadian community on “Russians at War,” described as a film that shows […]

FORT ERIE, Ont. — Vitality overtook filly Airosa down the stretch to capture the $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes on Tuesday. Jockey Jose Campos took Vitality to the late lead to finish the 1 3/16-mile dirt race in one minute 55.72 seconds on a fast track at Fort Erie Racetrack. Airosa, ridden by Rafael Hernandez, […]

TORONTO (AP) — Many of the expected conventions of music biopics are present in “Piece by Piece,” about the producer-turned-pop star Pharrell Williams, and “Better Man,” about the British singer Robbie Williams. There’s the young artist’s urge to break through, fallow creative periods and regrettable chapters of fame-addled excess. But there are a few, little […]

TORONTO — Losses in the energy sector weighed on Canada’s main stock index as the price of oil fell Tuesday, though the index posted just a small decline while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 24.06 points at 23,003.09. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 92.63 points […]

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Peel Region police are investigating after a woman was left in life-threatening condition following a shooting in Mississauga, Ont. Police say they were notified of a shooting in the area of Mississauga Road and Queen Elizabeth Way at around 4 a.m. on Tuesday. When they arrived at the scene they say they […]

OTTAWA — A public online portal was opened by the federal government today to gather information on safe sport in Canada and improve its policies to protect participants. The Future of Sport in Canada Commission hopes to hear from athletes, parents, coaches, officials, administrators, academics, victims and survivors of maltreatment in sport. Lise Maisonneuve, the […]

TORONTO — Ontario has announced that flu shots will be available in a few weeks for the most vulnerable people, including long-term care home residents, and at the end of October for the general public. The Ministry of Health says it is safe and convenient to receive a COVID-19 shot and the flu shot at […]

TORONTO — B.C. Lions running back David Mackie, Calgary Stampeders defensive lineman Mike Rose and the Edmonton Elks’ offensive line were named to the CFL’s honour roll on Tuesday. They were recognized for their superior play in Week 14 of the league’s schedule. Mackie was singled out after he had four rushes for 33 yards […]

TORONTO — A new report says August rental rates fell in some of Canada’s largest and priciest markets to continue a months-long trend while prices rose in smaller markets. The report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation finds the average Vancouver rental rate was down six per cent from last year to $3,116 for the ninth straight […]

OTTAWA — The RCMP says it installed tools on digital devices to covertly collect electronic evidence in 32 cases over a five-year period. The criminal offences being investigated in these cases from 2017 to 2022 involved national security, illicit drugs, financial misdeeds and other serious matters. The national police force disclosed the statistics today in […]