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Ontario appeals judge's decision to strike down parts of agriculture law

Ontario appeals judge's decision to strike down parts of agriculture law

TORONTO — Ontario has appealed a judge's decision to strike down as unconstitutional parts of an agriculture law that made it illegal to get a job on a farm under false pretences to expose conditions inside.
Suspect in fatal hit-and-run in Montreal area turns himself in to police

Suspect in fatal hit-and-run in Montreal area turns himself in to police

LAVAL, Que. — The suspect in a hit-and-run that killed a 30-year-old man in the Montreal area on Thursday has turned himself in to police. Provincial police Sgt.
Italian star Lorenzo Insigne set to return for Toronto FC against New York City FC

Italian star Lorenzo Insigne set to return for Toronto FC against New York City FC

TORONTO — A victory over visiting New York City FC on Saturday and Toronto FC can match its entire points total of last season when it finished last in the league at 4-20-10.
Climate change: P.E.I. introduces new risk assessment tools for flooding, erosion

Climate change: P.E.I. introduces new risk assessment tools for flooding, erosion

CHARLOTTETOWN — The P.E.I. government has introduced new online tools to help Islanders assess flooding and erosion risks associated with climate change.
Doubts grow over June interest rate cut after big gains seen in jobs report

Doubts grow over June interest rate cut after big gains seen in jobs report

OTTAWA — The odds of a June interest rate cut from the Bank of Canada appear to have fallen after the latest jobs report from Statistics Canada showed employment jumped by 90,000 last month.
April asking rent prices up 9.3% across Canada; as Ontario sees only decline: report

April asking rent prices up 9.3% across Canada; as Ontario sees only decline: report

The average asking rent for a home in Canada in April was up 9.3 per cent compared with a year ago, while a slight month-over-month increase was also recorded for the first time since January, a new report says. The report by Urbanation and Rentals.
Police launch assault investigation into incidents at UVic's protest encampment

Police launch assault investigation into incidents at UVic's protest encampment

SAANICH, B.C. — Police in Saanich, B.C., say an assault investigation is underway following two alleged incidents at a pro-Palestinian protest encampment on the grounds of the University of Victoria.
Another alleged intruder at Drake's mansion seriously injured after guard altercation

Another alleged intruder at Drake's mansion seriously injured after guard altercation

TORONTO — Police say an alleged trespasser at Drake's Toronto home was sent to hospital with serious injuries after getting into an altercation with security guards.
Toronto fire chief who played key role in COVID-19 response announces retirement

Toronto fire chief who played key role in COVID-19 response announces retirement

Toronto Fire Chief Matthew Pegg, who was a key figure in the city's COVID-19 response, has announced his retirement. After 32 years in active service and eight years as chief, Pegg says he will officially step down on Oct. 4.
Compensation in property case should be guided by zoning as watershed area: top court

Compensation in property case should be guided by zoning as watershed area: top court

OTTAWA — The zoning of a St. John's, N.L., property as a watershed area should guide the process of compensating the owners for expropriation of the land, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled.