Ontario News

TORONTO — Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis were both listed as unavailable for Wednesday's game against the Raptors in Toronto.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed in slight negative territory Wednesday, reversing the morning rally that came after the Bank of Canada announced plans to hike its key interest rate by half a percentage point.

The mayor of Mississauga and other municipal leaders who have voiced opposition to a new provincial housing law need to "get on board" and "stop whining," Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday in an unprompted burst of criticism.

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Police say a teacher has been charged after he allegedly sexually assaulted three girls at a Brampton, Ont., middle school. Peel Regional Police say the 59-year-old Oakville, Ont.

TORONTO — While much is known about Leonard Cohen's legacy as a writer, singer and artist, a new exhibition offers a more intimate reflection on his creative process.

TORONTO — Small and medium-sized businesses should start thinking about building climate plans into their operations to stay competitive, said the head of the BMO Climate Institute.

TORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada economists say the country has reached a record number of renters as the number of people renting has increased at three times the rate of homeowners in the past decade.

TORONTO — After 70 years as The Queen’s Plate, Canada's oldest thoroughbred race is getting a name change next year. The $1 million stakes race will be known as The King’s Plate when it is run for the 164th time on Aug.

LONDON, Ont. — Brett Harrison netted a hat trick Tuesday, powering his Oshawa Generals to a 5-3 win over the London Knights in Ontario Hockey League play.

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Rachel Homan is off to a winning start at the Grand Slam of Curling's Masters event. Homan's Ottawa rink opened the event with an 8-7 win over Sweden's Isabella Wrana on Tuesday afternoon.