York Region

TORONTO — Ontario politicians are set to return to Queen’s Park today after a 147-day break. The house is expected to sit for 23 days in a short but intense session, a hallmark under Premier Doug Ford’s government since he won his third election in February 2025. The government’s handling of the Ontario Student Assistance […]

TORONTO — Ontario delayed inspections of two career colleges that ultimately turned up serious concerns about student financial aid use, which meant the schools received a “fail” only after they had been approved for funding for another year, court records show. Critics say it points to severe mismanagement of public money and the government has […]

TORONTO — Olivia Chow was re-elected as Toronto’s mayor, fending off a challenge from councillor Brad Bradford. Chow held a commanding double-digit lead over Bradford with most polls reporting Monday night. Her campaign watch party, held at the same west-end venue where she celebrated her 2023 byelection victory, erupted into chants of “Olivia” as television […]

CALGARY — Matvei Gridin scored twice as the surging Calgary Flames made it four straight wins and a perfect homestand with a 4-2 NHL victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday. Mikael Backlund also scored for Calgary (5-6-0), while Joel Farabee and Martin Pospisil added empty-netters. Farabee, who also had an assist, and Matt […]

TORONTO — Olivia Chow is poised for re-election as Toronto’s mayor, staving off a challenge from councillor Brad Bradford. Chow has a commanding lead over Bradford with most polls reporting. More coming. Jordan Omstead, The Canadian Press

TORONTO — Saorla Miller gave Halifax some hope with a game-tying goal in the 44th minute, but after ringing a second shot off the post 10 minutes later, Miller and the Tides’ couldn’t get any closer and their Northern Super League post-season dreams were crushed on Monday via a 1-1 draw with AFC Toronto. Kaylee […]

TORONTO — An oversized wooden squash racket hangs above a framed 2028 Los Angeles Olympics print on a pillar at Toronto’s Cambridge Club. The items serve as a reminder of where squash has been and where it’s going. The sport’s long-awaited addition to the Olympic program — something many in the squash world never thought […]

MISSISSAUGA — Peel police say they have arrested and charged a suspect in a homicide investigation in Mississauga, Ont. Police say they were called shortly before 5 a.m. Sunday on reports of a stabbing in the parking lot of an industrial area near Tomken and Kamato roads. They say officers found an injured man who […]

SAULT STE. MARIE — Police in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., say they’ve charged a teenager in the alleged sexual assault of another minor. Investigators say someone called 911 last Friday evening to report a sexual assault. They allege a 15-year-old touched another youth without their consent while also touching themselves in a sexual manner. Police […]

Eric Bauza, the Toronto-born voice actor who breathed fresh life into some of Hollywood’s most iconic animated characters, died on Sunday at age 46. His family said on social media his death was sudden and the Los Angeles Medical Examiner listed the cause as heart disease. Bauza, who was born and raised in Scarborough, got […]