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The Ontario NDP is pledging to introduce a monthly grocery rebate for lower and middle-income households to offset the rising cost of food. NDP Leader Marit Stiles says if her party forms government, the rebate program would help up to four million families and individuals, and could provide a family of four with about $122 […]

OTTAWA — Small businesses across Canada are still being taxed on their carbon tax rebates, despite a commitment from the former finance minister that they would be tax-free, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The CFIB says it has been informed by the Canada Revenue Agency that the rebate is considered “assistance received […]

Ontario’s main party leaders are making stops in Toronto, the Niagara region and parts of cottage country today. NDP Leader Marit Stiles will kick the day off with a morning announcement at a farmers market in Toronto’s north end. Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford will be in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., where he is scheduled to make […]

Here’s where the leaders of Ontario’s main political parties are on Saturday, Feb. 8: Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford Hamilton: Ford is set to meet with workers at ArcelorMittal Dofasco. Niagara-on-the-Lake: He will make an announcement at 11:30 a.m. — NDP Leader Marit Stiles Toronto: Stiles is set to make an announcement at a North […]

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s five-day visit to Europe offers Canada an opportunity to shore up its relationship with the European Union and show Canadian leadership in artificial intelligence regulation, experts say. Trudeau will spend most of the trip in Paris for the AI Action Summit, the third major global meeting focused on the […]

KITCHENER, Ont. — There was a moment in 2023 when it seemed possible the man who had become practically synonymous with the Green Party of Ontario might leave it behind. The Ontario Liberals, fresh off another disappointing election result the previous year, were searching for a new leader and a group of them thought they […]

GUELPH, Ont. — Max Namestnikov scored 1:10 into overtime as the Guelph Storm edged the North Bay Battalion 5-4 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action. Ryan McGuire scored twice in regulation time for Guelph (15-26-7), while Charlie Paquette and Lev Katzin chipped in as well. Storm goaltender Colin Ellsworth kicked out 25 shots. Lirim […]

OTTAWA — Buffy Sainte-Marie’s appointment to the Order of Canada has been terminated by the Governor General. More coming. The Canadian Press

TORONTO — A homeless Toronto man who was allegedly swarmed by a group of teens two years ago died due to blood loss after he was stabbed in the heart, the trial of two girls accused in his death has heard. The forensic pathologist who examined Kenneth Lee’s body found it was “highly unlikely” the […]

OTTAWA — A federal unit that tracks suspected foreign interference has uncovered a “co-ordinated and malicious” effort — possibly launched by China — against Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland. Rapid Response Mechanism Canada, based at Global Affairs Canada, is monitoring cyberspace for signs of state-sponsored information manipulation on behalf of the Security and Intelligence Threats […]