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Court upholds ruling requiring airline to compensate families of Flight PS752 victims

Court upholds ruling requiring airline to compensate families of Flight PS752 victims

Ontario's highest court has upheld a ruling that found Ukraine International Airlines legally responsible to pay full compensation to families of victims who died in the downing of Flight PS752. On Jan.
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Barrick Mining reports rise is Q2 profits despite US$1-billion writedown on Mali mine

Barrick Mining reports rise is Q2 profits despite US$1-billion writedown on Mali mine

TORONTO — Barrick Mining Corp. took a US$1.04-billion charge in its second quarter related to its loss of control of a gold mine in Mali, but still reported a rise in profit thanks to higher gold prices and an asset sale.
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Fire crews battle wildfire in Kawartha Lakes, Ont.

Fire crews battle wildfire in Kawartha Lakes, Ont.

KAWARTHA LAKES, ONT. — The city of Kawartha Lakes in Ontario says fire crews are continuing to battle what is described as a significant forest fire in the Burnt River area.
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Canada, U.S. Coast Guards urge participants to avoid annual Port Huron Float Down

Canada, U.S. Coast Guards urge participants to avoid annual Port Huron Float Down

Canadian and U.S. authorities are warning people not to participate in this year's annual Port Huron Float Down, saying it is a dangerous activity that could "result in serious injuries or fatalities.
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Ontario Teachers' earns 2.1 per cent net return for first half of 2025

Ontario Teachers' earns 2.1 per cent net return for first half of 2025

TORONTO — The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board says it earned a six-month net return of 2.1 per cent for the first half of 2025. The fund's 12-month net return was 7.1 per cent. The pension fund manager says net assets totalled $269.
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Ontario records low housing starts, even using new ways of counting them

Ontario records low housing starts, even using new ways of counting them

TORONTO — Ontario's final tally for housing starts in 2024 is well off what's needed to achieve Premier Doug Ford's goal of getting 1.5 million homes built, even with various new categories the government is adding such as university dorms.
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Motorcycle driver found dead northeast of Tweed after crash: OPP

Motorcycle driver found dead northeast of Tweed after crash: OPP

TWEED — Ontario Provincial Police say a motorcyclist is dead after a crash northeast of Tweed. OPP say they were contacted shortly after 4 p.m. Sunday about a deceased male and his motorcycle in the ditch along Flinton Road.
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Toronto FC has a long way to go, but finally appears headed in the right direction

Toronto FC has a long way to go, but finally appears headed in the right direction

Since its last appearance in the MLS playoffs in 2020 under Greg Vanney, Toronto FC is on its sixth manager and has posted a league record of 35-88-38. TFC has finished 26th, 27th, 29th and 22nd in the Supporters' Shield standings.
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Indigenous groups question government funding for Métis Nation of Ontario

Indigenous groups question government funding for Métis Nation of Ontario

OTTAWA — First Nations in Ontario and the Manitoba Métis Federation say nearly $1 billion in federal funding went to a group they allege is fraudulently claiming Métis identity.
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Deandre Kerr scores in injury time as Toronto FC plays Philadelphia Union to 1-1 draw

Deandre Kerr scores in injury time as Toronto FC plays Philadelphia Union to 1-1 draw

CHESTER — Toronto FC showed off some new faces and a ton of resolve Saturday, rallying late to secure a 1-1 draw with the high-flying Philadelphia Union.
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