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The Progressive Conservatives have won a third consecutive majority government in Thursday's snap vote — a feat accomplished for the first time in more than 50 years of Ontario elections.

Doug Ford, leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario, has secured a third majority mandate after calling a snap election four weeks ago. Born: Nov. 20, 1964.

The Canadian Press is projecting that Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford will reclaim his Etobicoke North seat. The Canadian Press

The Canadian Press is projecting that NDP Leader Marit Stiles will reclaim her Davenport seat. The Canadian Press

The Canadian Press is projecting that Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner will reclaim his Guelph seat. The Canadian Press

TORONTO — Canadian screen industry entrepreneur Paul Bronfman was remembered Thursday as a visionary leader and champion of creative talent whose legacy will live on.

TORONTO — Ontario identified 78 new measles cases over the course of two weeks, public health officials said Thursday, calling it the largest outbreak the province has seen in almost 30 years.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell 200 points Thursday amid widespread weakness, while U.S. stock markets slid in the afternoon after a mixed trading day, led by a 2.8 per cent decline on the Nasdaq.

KELOWNA, B.C. — There was a time when a Canadian men's curling championship always seemed just out of Brad Gushue's reach. Now the veteran skip is simply the man to beat at the Montana's Brier. His St. John's, N.L.

OTTAWA — The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association says its members are urging all federal parties to keep funding the national dental-care program, arguing it's good for the economy and for public health.