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A chronology of key events following Ontario's decision to develop Greenbelt lands

A chronology of key events following Ontario's decision to develop Greenbelt lands

TORONTO — Embattled Ontario Housing Minister Steve Clark stepped down from his cabinet role on Monday following weeks of criticism over his handling of efforts to remove land from the province's protected Greenbelt.

Kelly throws two TD passes, scores another in Argos' 41-28 Labour Day win over Ticats

HAMILTON — Chad Kelly conquered the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Monday but not necessarily the weight of expectation.
Ontario Premier shuffles cabinet after housing minister resigns

Ontario Premier shuffles cabinet after housing minister resigns

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford shuffled his cabinet on Monday, hours after his embattled housing minister stepped down from his post.
TMU suspends men's soccer team, investigating alleged 'concerning behaviour'

TMU suspends men's soccer team, investigating alleged 'concerning behaviour'

Toronto Metropolitan University has suspended its men's soccer team and is investigating it for what it describes as "serious and concerning behaviour.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford asks Bank of Canada to halt rate hikes

Ontario Premier Doug Ford asks Bank of Canada to halt rate hikes

TORONTO — A second provincial premier is making a direct appeal to the Bank of Canada to stop raising interest rates.
CFL slaps Riders defensive lineman Robertson with one-game suspension for head butt

CFL slaps Riders defensive lineman Robertson with one-game suspension for head butt

TORONTO — The CFL has suspended Saskatchewan defensive end Pete Robertson for a game following his head butt of Winnipeg quarterback Zach Collaros during a game Sunday.
Ontario Housing Minister Steve Clark resigns in wake of Greenbelt controversy

Ontario Housing Minister Steve Clark resigns in wake of Greenbelt controversy

TORONTO — Steve Clark, Ontario's housing minister since 2018, has resigned from his role days after a damning report from the integrity commissioner found he violated ethics rules when the province opened up parts of the protected Greenbelt for devel
Local businesses preparing for 'more mellow' TIFF as Hollywood strikes continue

Local businesses preparing for 'more mellow' TIFF as Hollywood strikes continue

TORONTO — When the Toronto International Film Festival rolls around each year, few people are as busy as Charles Khabouth.
Tim Scott is the top Black Republican in the GOP presidential primary. Here's how he discusses race

Tim Scott is the top Black Republican in the GOP presidential primary. Here's how he discusses race

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (AP) — Tim Scott seldom specifically brings up race in Iowa. Nor does the Republican presidential candidate have to. He is often the only Black person at his campaign events in the state.
Drag racer dies of injuries after crash at racetrack south of Toronto

Drag racer dies of injuries after crash at racetrack south of Toronto

One person has died after being involved in a crash at a racetrack south of Toronto. Ontario Provincial Police say they were called just after 2:30 p.m. Saturday for a report of a collision between two drag racers.