York Region

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy continued to keep its head just above water in May, growing 0.2 per cent, led by expansions in manufacturing and the public sector. Statistics Canada’s gross domestic product report on Wednesday said retail and wholesale trade as well as the oil and gas sector weighed on growth. However, it highlighted […]

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that people fined by provincial securities regulators can wipe out penalties through bankruptcy, but orders to pay back ill-gotten gains remain in place. The ruling handed down today says penalties imposed by “administrative tribunals or regulatory agencies” are not covered by a list of exceptions in […]

OTTAWA — Two witnesses stormed out of a parliamentary committee meeting today after Liberals tried to steer the planned discussion away from violence against women. Liberal MP Anita Vandenbeld was given the floor to ask questions shortly after witnesses began detailing graphic examples of domestic violence — but used that time to argue the committee […]

KIRK — Police searching a central Ontario village for a woman they suspect may have been kidnapped say they have found human remains. York Regional Police say investigators looking for Ying Zhang in Kirkfield are waiting for the coroner to confirm the identity of the remains. Police say Zhang was last seen on Thursday morning […]

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Dilpreet Singh Bajwa has entered the Global T20 Canada record book, becoming the first Canadian cricketer to score a century at the tournament. Bajwa slammed 10 fours and six sixes Tuesday in going 100 not out for the Montreal Tigers in their 42-run win over the Brampton Wolves. His century came off […]

TORONTO — Gains in energy stocks and base metals led Canada’s main stock index up more than 200 points in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets rallied, as investors awaited the latest interest rate decision from the U.S. Federal Reserve. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 203.46 points at 23,028.13. In New York, the Dow […]

OTTAWA — Liberals saw their donations rise in the second quarter of this year, showing the sole increase among federal parties, though Conservatives continue to dominate. Elections Canada released parties’ financial returns for the period from April to June this year. The Liberals raised nearly $3.8 million in the second quarter, an increase from the […]

TORONTO — RCMP say a father and son facing terrorism related charges were allegedly in the advanced stages of planning a serious, violent attack in Toronto. The Mounties allege the 62-year-old and 26-year-old knowingly facilitated terrorist activity in the Greater Toronto Area. They say the two were arrested at a Richmond Hill, Ont., hotel on […]

OTTAWA — A new report says a third of all agriculture jobs in Canada could be automated within the next decade. The report from the Conference Board of Canada says that’s alongside a fifth of jobs in food and beverage manufacturing which could also become automated. Alain Francq, director of innovation and technology at the […]

TORONTO — Spin Master Corp.’s chief executive expects the back half of the year to be “positive” for the toy category, even as consumers continue to rein in their spending. Max Rangel says his hypothesis is based on promising developments he foresees across several of the brands Spin Master is behind or licenses. For example, […]