Ontario News

MISSISSAUGA — When Jean Chrétien announced his retirement almost two decades ago, he got a phone call from the mayor of Mississauga, Ont. Hazel McCallion, a longtime friend of the prime minister, began teasing him.

TORONTO — Auston Matthews is ready to get back into action. The Maple Leafs star told reporters following Tuesday's practice he's aiming to return to the lineup when Toronto hosts the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday.

TORONTO — As Toronto Mayor John Tory prepares to step down after admitting to an "inappropriate relationship" with a former staffer, experts say preparation is key to protect both employees and employers from the risks such relationships create.

TORONTO — Ontario's non-profit nursing homes are being overcharged by nursing agencies, a long-term care association said Tuesday.

TORONTO — Shania Twain is grateful to be around to witness the Shania-ssance. After years of health struggles tied to contracting Lyme disease in 2003, the Timmins, Ont.

TORONTO — A group of Ontario children's hospitals and health organizations have asked the province for $371 million in the upcoming budget to fix pediatric care, saying the funds are desperately needed to tackle surgical, clinical and diagnostic wait

TORONTO — Canada will not compete in this year's men's and women's world boxing championship because of the inclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes and also in protest of how the world governing body of the sport operates.

TORONTO — The timing still isn't right for Michael (Pinball) Clemons to dive into politics.

TORONTO — Hydro One Ltd. reported its fourth-quarter profit rose more than 10 per cent compared with a year ago.

TORONTO — The parent company of Tim Hortons and Burger King reported its fourth-quarter net income rose to US$336 million compared with a profit of US$262 million a year earlier. Restaurant Brands International Inc.