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First Nations chiefs worry Bills 5 and C-5 will enable environmental destruction

First Nations chiefs worry Bills 5 and C-5 will enable environmental destruction

TORONTO — First Nations chiefs behind a legal challenge to a pair of federal and provincial laws meant to fast-track infrastructure projects say they are turning to the courts because they worry the laws will lead to environmental destruction.
Regulator suspends Ontario bar's liquor licence after owner convicted of sex assault

Regulator suspends Ontario bar's liquor licence after owner convicted of sex assault

FERGUS — Ontario's alcohol regulator has suspended and is seeking to revoke the liquor licence of a bar in Fergus after one of the owners was found guilty of two counts of sexual assault.
Hamilton Labour Council wants NHL to apologize for suspending players 100 years ago

Hamilton Labour Council wants NHL to apologize for suspending players 100 years ago

The Hamilton and District Labour Council is hoping to right a century-old grievance between the city it represents and the NHL.
Three dead, two seriously injured in head-on collision in Pickering, Ont.

Three dead, two seriously injured in head-on collision in Pickering, Ont.

Three people were killed and two others seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday evening in Pickering, Ont.
Man arrested after allegedly threatening Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown: police

Man arrested after allegedly threatening Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown: police

Police say they have arrested a man who allegedly made threats against the mayor of Brampton, Ont., and his family last month.
26-year-old accused of murdering woman in Thunder Bay area: police

26-year-old accused of murdering woman in Thunder Bay area: police

Police say a 26-year-old man has been charged with murder in the Thunder Bay, Ont., area after a woman was found dead on Monday. Ontario Provincial Police say the 54-year-old woman was found in a residence shortly before 11 p.m.
Ontario should rejig supports for small auto businesses in wake of tariffs, CFIB says

Ontario should rejig supports for small auto businesses in wake of tariffs, CFIB says

TORONTO — Ontario should rejig its programs meant to support auto businesses through the impact of tariffs and associated economic uncertainty, as the way they're currently structured is leaving small businesses in the lurch, an advocacy group says i
In the news today: PM meeting steelworkers, Ontario chiefs cry foul, Alberta next?

In the news today: PM meeting steelworkers, Ontario chiefs cry foul, Alberta next?

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Rowe's late goal lifts Toronto to 1-0 NSL road win over Halifax

Rowe's late goal lifts Toronto to 1-0 NSL road win over Halifax

HALIFAX — Lauren Rowe's goal in the 79th minute snapped a scoreless tie and lifted the visiting AFC Toronto to a 1-0 Northern Super League victory over the Halifax Tides on Tuesday at Wanderers Grounds.
'Worrisome' conditions due to wildfire smoke and heat force camps, daycares to adjust

'Worrisome' conditions due to wildfire smoke and heat force camps, daycares to adjust

Summer camps and daycares are being forced to shift their plans amid stifling heat and poor air quality caused by wildfire smoke drifting across Central Canada, Prairies and other parts of the country.