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TORONTO — Toronto police say they are banning protests on residential streets of a predominantly Jewish neighbourhood in the city’s north end, calling the move a “reasonable limitation” to the Charter-protected right to freedom of assembly. Police say the decision was made in response to “increased volatility and heightened fear” in the area of Bathurst […]

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he believes the information and privacy commissioner, who is speaking out about changes he is making to freedom-of-information laws, is “politically driven.” The government announced this month that records of the premier, cabinet ministers, parliamentary assistants and their offices will no longer be subject to public disclosure. Ford […]

TORONTO — The City of Toronto and Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment unveiled several new upgrades to Toronto Stadium ahead of the 2026 World Cup, including the completed addition of 17,000 seats, the new pitch and major hospitality upgrades. Four LED boards at each corner of the stadium, an upgraded control room, an isolated sound […]

The premiers of Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and Saskatchewan are jointly calling on the federal government to give them more of a say in judges who are appointed to their superior and appeal courts. They say in a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney that having their governments actively engaged in the process will help ensure […]

CALGARY — Calgary city councillors worked through a gauntlet of speakers Monday in the latest round of debate over a contentious housing policy and whether it has worked to alleviate the housing shortage in Alberta’s largest city. Residents were arguing a so-called blanket rezoning bylaw that allows for fast-tracking higher density builds in established neighbourhoods. […]

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s cellphone records took centre stage as the provincial legislature resumed sitting Monday for the first time since December, with the opposition accusing the premier of having something to hide. One of the many pieces of legislation the government has signalled it will introduce during the spring sitting is a […]

A pipeline leak in Sarnia, Ont., has been located more than a week after a sheen reportedly turned up on the St. Clair River. Sun-Canadian Pipe Line says it pinpointed the leak on Saturday morning, nine days after the company said it was made aware of it on March 12. Suncor, which operates a Sarnia […]

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Greg McDermott announced Monday he would retire as Creighton’s coach after the Bluejays’ final game in the College Basketball Crown tournament next month. Alan Huss, who returned to his alma mater last year as associate head coach, will succeed McDermott. “It has been an incredible honor to lead the Creighton men’s […]

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his government is declaring Toronto’s island airport the province’s first special economic zone as it takes over land owned by the city. This is the latest move by the Ford government to push expansion of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to include jets. Ford says the province will […]

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays locked in their leadership group Monday with extensions for Ross Atkins and John Schneider. Atkins’ five-year deal runs through 2031, while Schneider’s covers 2028. The moves follow Toronto’s 94-win season, American League East title and a seven-game World Series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers last year. Schneider, 46, […]