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Ontario's top court dismisses Millard, Smich conviction appeals in Bosma murder

Ontario's top court dismisses Millard, Smich conviction appeals in Bosma murder

TORONTO — Multiple murderers Dellen Millard and Mark Smich had their convictions upheld on Wednesday for the killing of Tim Bosma, with Ontario's top court ruling they had been treated fairly at trial.
Oxford Properties Group acquires The Rimrock Resort Hotel in Banff

Oxford Properties Group acquires The Rimrock Resort Hotel in Banff

TORONTO — Oxford Properties Group says it's acquired the 330-room Rimrock Resort Hotel in Banff National Park. The real estate firm says hospitality group Accor has signed with Oxford to operate the hotel, effective immediately.
Ontario hospital workers awarded more pay after Bill 124 found unconstitutional

Ontario hospital workers awarded more pay after Bill 124 found unconstitutional

TORONTO — Ontario hospital workers are set to get additional wage increases over two years, the latest in a series of similar arbitration decisions after the province's wage-restraint law was found unconstitutional. An arbitrator has awarded 3.
Nearly 12% increase in advance votes for Toronto byelection, city says

Nearly 12% increase in advance votes for Toronto byelection, city says

Toronto saw a nearly 12 per cent increase in ballots cast during the advance voting period for the city's mayoral byelection compared to last year's municipal vote.
Only 1.5 per cent of Proline bettors had Taylor winning RBC Canadian Open

Only 1.5 per cent of Proline bettors had Taylor winning RBC Canadian Open

TORONTO — Nick Taylor's stunning victory at the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday took the vast majority of Proline players by surprise. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., Taylor took just 1.
Management group walks away from Canaccord Genuity buyout offer

Management group walks away from Canaccord Genuity buyout offer

TORONTO — Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. says a proposed management buyout of the firm will not go ahead after key conditions of the offer, including required regulatory approvals, were not received by the offer's expiry time.
Teen dead, another youth injured in Sudbury, Ont., stabbing: police

Teen dead, another youth injured in Sudbury, Ont., stabbing: police

SUDBURY, Ont. — Police in Sudbury, Ont., say a 17-year-old boy was killed and another young person was injured in an early-morning stabbing. Greater Sudbury Police say officers responded shortly before 3 a.m.
York Regional Police officer seriously injured in collision with Canada Post truck

York Regional Police officer seriously injured in collision with Canada Post truck

TORONTO — York Regional Police say an officer was sent to hospital after a Canada Post truck collided with a police vehicle. They say the officer was being treated for serious injuries at a Toronto hospital.
Arson and marriage: Actor Jordan Gavaris takes risks in new season of 'The Lake'

Arson and marriage: Actor Jordan Gavaris takes risks in new season of 'The Lake'

TORONTO — Jordan Gavaris says he knew returning to “The Lake” for a second season of summertime madness could’ve meant his character got tangled in the same conflicts as the first time around.
Ontario coroners looking to unionize over working conditions and upcoming reforms

Ontario coroners looking to unionize over working conditions and upcoming reforms

TORONTO — Burned out and fed up with working conditions they say are unfair, Ontario's coroners are pushing to be allowed to unionize – despite their first raise in more than a decade and a law preventing them from doing so.