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CN Tower workers ratify new contract with employer, ending two-week lockout

CN Tower workers ratify new contract with employer, ending two-week lockout

TORONTO — The union representing hospitality workers at Toronto's CN Tower says members have voted to ratify a tentative agreement with the employer, ending a two-week lockout.
Nova Scotia premier warned to be cautious before granting mayors more power

Nova Scotia premier warned to be cautious before granting mayors more power

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government should be cautious as it considers giving mayors more power — authority that could create a “mini American presidency" in communities across the province — says a political scientist.
Federal envoy urges Ontario to act on antisemitism in its public schools

Federal envoy urges Ontario to act on antisemitism in its public schools

OTTAWA — Canada's special envoy on antisemitism says Ontario needs to take seriously incidents of anti-Jewish bigotry targeted at students in public schools.
Four-year-old child dead after drowning in Ontario pond: police

Four-year-old child dead after drowning in Ontario pond: police

Police say a four-year-old child is dead after drowning in a pond in Proton Station, Ont. Ontario Provincial Police say officers were called to a farm in Southgate Township, northwest of Toronto, just after 7 p.m. on Sunday.
Hamilton police identify 17-year-old suspect in 'brazen' daytime shooting

Hamilton police identify 17-year-old suspect in 'brazen' daytime shooting

HAMILTON — Hamilton police say they’ve identified a suspect in what they’ve described as a brazen daytime shooting in the city's downtown core.
Man in his 40s drowns in St. Lawrence River west of Montreal

Man in his 40s drowns in St. Lawrence River west of Montreal

MONTREAL — Police say a man in his 40s drowned Saturday in the St. Lawrence River, west of Montreal. Emergency responders were called in the afternoon to Pointe-des-Cascades, where the man went into the water in an area between two dams.
Man charged with impaired operation after young adult falls off boat, dies

Man charged with impaired operation after young adult falls off boat, dies

PETERBOROUGH — Police in Ontario say a 21-year-old boater is facing charges after a passenger fell overboard on a lake northwest of Kingston.
Severe thunderstorm warnings in effect in eastern Ontario

Severe thunderstorm warnings in effect in eastern Ontario

TORONTO — Thunderstorms are working their way through southeastern Ontario as a heat wave continues to blanket parts of the province.
Cuts at Ontario colleges leading to nearly 10,000 job losses, union says

Cuts at Ontario colleges leading to nearly 10,000 job losses, union says

TORONTO — Close to 10,000 college faculty and staff have either been let go or are projected to lose their jobs amid hundreds of program cancellations and suspensions since last year, the Ontario Public Service Employees Union said Wednesday as it wa
Truro City FC rising up the English soccer ladder with Canadian helping hand

Truro City FC rising up the English soccer ladder with Canadian helping hand

Eric Perez brought pro rugby league to Canada in the form of the Toronto Wolfpack. Now the Toronto native is helping Truro City FC climb the ranks in English soccer.