Ontario News

The National Capital Commission's board of directors has voted to rename the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway in Ottawa to the Kichi Zībī Mīkan, which translates to "Great River Road.

TORONTO — The families of two people killed by an Ontario man are demanding answers from the federal government after the multiple murderer was moved to a medium-security prison.

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — A man is dead and a 19-year-old woman is injured after a double shooting in Mississauga, Ont. Peel Regional Police say 25-year-old Shahid Todd died at the scene of the Wednesday night shooting.

BRACEBRIDGE, Ont. — Ontario is revamping a provincial park in Muskoka, turning it into a year-round site with cabins and full-service facilities. Minister David Piccini says construction at Bigwind Lake Provincial Park is expected to start next fall.

TORONTO — As Willi Fleerakkers’ retirement date approaches at a time of inflation and higher interest rates, it's hard for her not to worry — but when she reviews her plan, it helps to ease those concerns.

TORONTO — When Mark Saunders launched his bid for mayor of Toronto, the former police chief positioned himself as the only candidate who could save a city plagued by "out-of-control" lawlessness.

TORONTO — Henrik Lundqvist will enter the Hockey Hall of Fame with two of his idols. And Caroline Ouellette is set to take her place alongside a pair of podium-topping teammates.

A city in southern Ontario has halted proposed bylaw amendments that would have prevented the distribution of food, tents and other items to homeless people on public property.

TORONTO — The Isobel Cup champion Toronto Six have signed Breanne Wilson-Bennett to a one-year contract extension. The 27-year-old forward from Markham, Ont.

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. — Algoma Steel Group Inc. says its net loss for the fourth quarter was $20.4 million, compared with earnings of $242.9 million a year earlier. Net loss per diluted share was 19 cents, down from earnings of $1.