York Region

TORONTO — Dystopian themes and real-world issues take centre stage in the Canadian titles at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. R.T. Thorne’s post-apocalyptic thriller “40 Acres,” Ann Marie Fleming’s population-control drama “Can I Get A Witness?” and political black comedy “Rumours” by Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson and Galen Johnson are among the 59 Canadian […]

The RCMP say they’ve laid terror charges against a person in the Greater Toronto Area after a lengthy national security investigation. The Mounties say the suspect is charged with participating in the activities of a terrorist group for the purpose of enhancing the ability of the terrorist group to carry out terrorist activity. The person […]

MARKHAM, Ont. — Police say burned remains found last week have been identified as those of a Markham, Ont., woman who was reported missing earlier this month. York Regional Police say the coroner has confirmed the burned remains found in Parry Sound, Ont, on Aug. 12 are those of Yuk-Ying Anita Mui. Mui’s family reported […]

TORONTO — TD Bank Group reported a loss of $181 million in its latest quarter as it was hit by a charge related to ongoing U.S. investigations into its anti-money laundering program. The big bank says its loss amounted to 14 cents per diluted share for the quarter ended July 31. The result compared with […]

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests more Canadians are feeling the direct impacts of extreme weather, but that has not changed overall opinions about climate change. The results from a recent Leger poll suggest more than one in three Canadians have been touched directly by extreme weather such as forest fires, heat waves, floods or […]

Loblaw is piloting a new ultra-discount grocery store in Ontario that promises to deliver even lower prices by stripping away even more frills. The first three No Name stores will open in September in Windsor, St. Catharines and Brockville, capitalizing on Loblaw’s existing discount brand known for its simplified, bright-yellow packaging and marketing. “The No […]

TORONTO — Images of cars and SUVs stranded in flooded roadways with water rising past their windows have flashed across news and online feeds this summer as the Greater Toronto Area weathered torrential downpours that caused havoc for drivers in certain areas. The visuals, and the stories of water rescues that have accompanied them, may […]

TORONTO (AP) — Both of Canada’s major freight railroads have come to a full stop because of a contract dispute with their workers, an impasse that could bring significant economic harm to businesses and consumers in Canada and the U.S. if the trains don’t resume running soon. Canadian National and CPKC railroads both locked out […]

TORONTO — Joey Votto was sad to end his comeback bid to play for his hometown Toronto Blue Jays, but the 40-year-old first baseman could not ignore that his game was no longer at a Major League level. Votto surprised the Blue Jays and their fans on Wednesday by announcing his retirement on social media […]

TORONTO (AP) — Both of Canada’s major freight railroads have come to a full stop because of a contract dispute with their workers, and businesses fear widespread harm if the trains don’t resume running quickly. Canadian National and CPKC railroads both locked out their employees after the deadline of 12:01 a.m. Eastern Thursday passed without […]