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Firefighters rescue two people and two cats from two-alarm fire in east Toronto

Toronto Fire crews rescued two people from a two-alarm fire at a low rise residential building east of downtown early Wednesday morning.
Toronto library, zoo attacks show public bodies need to boost cybersecurity: experts

Toronto library, zoo attacks show public bodies need to boost cybersecurity: experts

TORONTO — As the Toronto Public Library gradually works to restore full service following a crippling October cyberattack, experts are warning that public organizations need to find ways to bolster their ransomware defences, despite having limited re
A list of policies and cuts the Doug Ford government has reversed

A list of policies and cuts the Doug Ford government has reversed

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government said it will not launch an appeal after the province's highest court upheld a lower-court ruling that declared the public servant wage-cap law unconstitutional.
Money coming to Belleville, Ont., for overdose crisis, Premier Ford says

Money coming to Belleville, Ont., for overdose crisis, Premier Ford says

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — An eastern Ontario city dealing with an acute overdose crisis will soon be getting provincial funding, Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday while also pledging to discuss longer-term solutions for the community.
Ford says Bill 124 repeal comes amid high cost of living

Ford says Bill 124 repeal comes amid high cost of living

Ontario Premier Doug Ford expressed frustration Tuesday with an Appeal Court ruling that declared his public sector wage-restraint law unconstitutional, but said he has agreed to repeal it amid a high cost of living.
Tuition increases ruled out as a way to help post-secondary finances, Ford says

Tuition increases ruled out as a way to help post-secondary finances, Ford says

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Ontario Premier Doug Ford has completely ruled out tuition fee increases as a way to ease financial struggles faced by the province's colleges and universities.
Thirteen men charged after human trafficking investigation in Niagara Falls, Ont.

Thirteen men charged after human trafficking investigation in Niagara Falls, Ont.

A total of 13 men have been arrested and charged after a human trafficking investigation in Niagara Falls, Ont.
Ford uses announcement of carbon tax referendum bill to take digs at Bonnie Crombie

Ford uses announcement of carbon tax referendum bill to take digs at Bonnie Crombie

Ontario plans to introduce a law requiring any future government to put a new provincial carbon pricing program to a referendum, Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday while using the opportunity to take shots at the new Liberal leader.
Ontario making licence plate renewals automatic, Ford says

Ontario making licence plate renewals automatic, Ford says

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Drivers in Ontario will soon no longer need to renew their licence plates, as the government is moving to an automatic system.
Two people dead after falling through ice on eastern Ontario lake

Two people dead after falling through ice on eastern Ontario lake

CHARLESTON LAKE, ONT. — Two people who were reported missing after falling through ice on a lake in eastern Ontario have been confirmed dead.