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THORNHILL — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says a court decision declaring his law to remove three Toronto bike lanes unconstitutional is the “most ridiculous” ruling he has ever seen. Ford has already said his government plans to appeal, even as it works on a compromise with the city to both keep the bike lanes and […]

Police say a man is facing several charges in a weekend hit-and-run that killed one and injured four. Ontario Provincial Police say they responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 48 on Sunday evening. They say two SUVs collided head-on in Ballantrae, a community in Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ont. OPP say a male driver died in the […]

The north-central part of the Prairies remains under a series of air-quality warnings. Environment Canada says wildfire smoke is contributing to the region’s very poor air quality and could cause reduced visibility today. The warnings stretch through much of Saskatchewan and most of Manitoba, and into northwestern Ontario as well. There are also several pockets […]

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada is set to decide Thursday whether to hear the appeal of Raed Jaser, who was convicted of planning to commit murder for the benefit of a terrorist group. It’s the latest chapter in a long-running legal saga that began 12 years ago with charges against Jaser and Chiheb […]

KELOWNA — The federal government is setting up a safety net of loans, product-development grants and market diversification plans for Canada’s softwood lumber industry in an effort to shield it from the worst of American duties and fees. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the plan Tuesday, promising $700 million in loan guarantees to address what […]

OSHAWA — Police say a dog suffered heat stroke and had to be euthanized after it was left with another dog inside a hot vehicle in Oshawa, Ont., this weekend. Durham regional police say officers responded Sunday to a report of animal abuse in the area of Simcoe Street North and Winchester Road West. They […]

TORONTO — Michael Wekerle’s rock ‘n’ roll love affair with the El Mocambo has officially played its final note. Management at the legendary Toronto concert venue says an Ontario court has approved the sale of its assets to a company controlled by Cyrus Madon, a longtime executive at Brookfield Asset Management. Financial details were not […]

BRAMPTON — Peel police say a man has been charged with murder after a reported late-night fight in Brampton, Ont. Police say the 64-year-old is facing a second-degree murder charge and two aggravated assault charges. Police say officers were called around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday to the area of Centre Street and Queen Street for a […]

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A stretch of northern Ontario remains under a special air quality statement amid smoke from wildfires burning in parts of the country. The special statement for southern parts of the province, including the Toronto area, lifted this morning as conditions there improved. Environment Canada says smoke from forest fires can cause reduced air quality and […]