Ontario News

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Thunder Bay's embattled police chief has resigned. The Thunder Bay Police Board said it accepted a letter of resignation from Sylvie Hauth during a meeting on Tuesday with an effective date of Jan. 27.

TORONTO — A lawyer for the former president of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union says allegations of financial improprieties in a lawsuit launched by the union are untrue.

ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — Niagara police are calling on residents for help with their investigation into a fire at a hazardous waste facility that left one man dead last week. Police have said explosions and a fire broke out shortly after 6:30 a.m.

TORONTO — Ontario hospital nurses are set to soon start bargaining their new contract and the province's intention to expand procedures at private clinics means hospitals will have to come to the table prepared to entice professionals to stay, their

CAYUGA, ONT. — A man and woman who are facing murder charges in the death of an Ontario Provincial Police constable made a brief appearance in court Tuesday before their case was put over until next month.

TORONTO — Max Kerman can fill a stadium with his rock band Arkells, but his latest claim to fame will be how his namesake clears the streets.

TORONTO — A dazzle of country and a sparkle of pop are being added to this year's Juno Awards in the latest round of performers joining the broadcast.

TORONTO — Rogers Centre's new look is coming together. The Toronto Blue Jays offered a glimpse of their ballpark's renovations today. All of the seats in the 500 level are gone, with only one section of new seats partially installed.

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have signed Joe Wieskamp to a second 10-day contract. The six-foot-six, 205-pound guard-forward appeared in one game with Toronto’s G League affiliate during his first 10-day contract with the Raptors.

TORONTO — The case of a man accused of killing a 58-year-old Muslim man outside a Toronto mosque more than two years ago has been put over until next month.