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Fire crews continue to battle two active wildfires in Kawartha Lakes, Ont.

Fire crews continue to battle two active wildfires in Kawartha Lakes, Ont.

KAWARTHA LAKES, ONT. — Kawartha Lakes officials say two wildfires continue to blaze in Ontario's cottage country as the provincial Ministry of Natural Resources reports no changes to the status of the active fires.
Pair of shaggy Highland cattle making their debut at the Toronto Zoo

Pair of shaggy Highland cattle making their debut at the Toronto Zoo

TORONTO — Two delightfully shaggy new faces will be on display at the Toronto Zoo starting on Friday. The nine-month-old brothers are Scottish Highland cattle, with long, woolly, reddish coats and fringe over their eyes.
'Always dreamt of putting a chicken nugget in a cookie': Wacky combos on offer at CNE

'Always dreamt of putting a chicken nugget in a cookie': Wacky combos on offer at CNE

TORONTO — Toronto's beloved annual fair is touting a lineup of fresh, fried and funky foods ahead of the kickoff of its 146th year in the city.
Police say 62-year-old woman, 51-year-old man found dead in Whitby, Ont., home

Police say 62-year-old woman, 51-year-old man found dead in Whitby, Ont., home

Durham regional police say a 62-year-old woman and a 51-year-old man were found dead in a residence in Whitby, Ont., this morning. Police say they responded to a sudden death call shortly before 11 a.m.
Four-part series to document Hamilton Tiger-Cats 2025 CFL season

Four-part series to document Hamilton Tiger-Cats 2025 CFL season

It's been an eventful start for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Stephen Brunt couldn't be happier. The veteran journalist is producing and narrating a four-part series on Hamilton's '25 campaign.
Ontario just shy of meeting target of four hours direct care for LTC residents

Ontario just shy of meeting target of four hours direct care for LTC residents

TORONTO — Ontario failed to meet its legislated target for getting long-term care residents an average of four hours a day of direct care by March of this year, the government concedes, though it came quite close.
Ontario opens $1B tariff support program for eligible businesses

Ontario opens $1B tariff support program for eligible businesses

TORONTO — Ontario is opening up a $1-billion fund aimed at giving relief to businesses affected by steel, aluminum and auto tariffs.
Police watchdog investigating after fatal shooting of 22-year-old man near marina

Police watchdog investigating after fatal shooting of 22-year-old man near marina

TURKEY POINT — Ontario's police watchdog says it's investigating after a fatal police-involved shooting in a town on Lake Erie.
Police arrest neighbour after family dog shot and killed in Ontario

Police arrest neighbour after family dog shot and killed in Ontario

Ontario Provincial Police say they have arrested and charged a 67-year-old man after his neighbours' dog was shot and killed in Peterborough County.
Atlantic Canada sees more sweltering temperatures, relief expected in Ontario

Atlantic Canada sees more sweltering temperatures, relief expected in Ontario

Extreme heat is expected to ease in many parts of Canada today, while the Atlantic provinces continue to bear the brunt of a multi-day heat wave.