Ontario News

TORONTO — Ontario's long-term care minister says the province is giving $1.25 billion in the next fiscal year to homes for hiring and staff retention.

TORONTO — Canada's two banking complaints agencies say there were a record number of inquiries and cases opened last year.

Toronto saw an average of more than three deaths per week among people experiencing homelessness last year, totalling 187 deaths in 2022 according to new city data.

TORONTO — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's ability to control the pace of play has translated into a career season. "It keeps (defences) off balance," the Hamilton native said Thursday in Toronto, where his Oklahoma City Thunder fell 128-111 to the Raptors.

TORONTO — The National Newspaper Awards have named the finalists for its annual journalism honours and given six nominations to The Canadian Press.

TORONTO — Military reservists would see their civilian jobs protected even if they need time off to recover from mental or physical injuries under upcoming Ontario legislation.

TORONTO — In the opening scene of “Brother,” two Black teens prepare for a climb, the elder instructing his younger sibling: "follow my every step.” As they trek up a hazardous hydro tower, an impeccable sight of Toronto comes into view.

TORONTO — A downtown Toronto college says it is investigating after a guest speaker used the N-word during a case study presentation on Wednesday.

TORONTO — Fred VanVleet feels like his Toronto Raptors are finding their rhythm with the NBA post-season right around the corner.

NORTH BAY, Ont. — Kyle McDonald scored twice to lead the North Bay Battalion past the Peterborough Petes 5-3 in the lone game in the Ontario Hockey league on Thursday night.