Queen's Park

Trees removal begins as province’s Ontario Place development plans get underway

Tree removal has begun at Ontario Place as the provincial government develops the waterfront landmark that’s been at the centre of criticism for years.

Metrolinx CEO apologizes for Eglinton Crosstown delays, says still no date set to open LRT

The CEO of Metrolinx remained tight-lipped about a possible opening date for the beleaguered Eglinton Crosstown LRT, apologizing to the community for the repeated delays on the project.
York University’s low enrolment and reliance on international students putting school at risk: auditor general

York University’s reliance on international students from China and India, as well as its steadily decreasing domestic enrolment, is putting the institution at risk, according to Ontario’s auditor general.
Most Ontario government ads last year were partisan: auditor general

Ontario's Progressive Conservative government spent about $25 million -- or three quarters of its total advertising spending -- last year on ads the auditor general believes are partisan.
Ontario Science Centre move based on 'incomplete costing,' auditor general report says

The Doug Ford government’s decision to move the Science Centre to Ontario Place was based on “incomplete costing information” and made without full consultation, the province’s auditor general says.

Ontario G driving test changes done without safety evaluations, auditor finds

A decision to remove certain elements of the G class driving test in Ontario was done without safety evaluations or formal approval from cabinet, the province’s auditor general says.
Ontario needs plan to deal with staff shortages behind ER closures: Auditor report

Ontario has no central plan to help hospitals tackle nurse shortages that lead to temporary emergency department closures, the province's acting auditor general found, while a significant portion of ER patients are only there because they don't have a family doctor.
Bonnie Crombie won't seek seat at Queen's Park in near future

New Ontario Liberal Party Leader Bonnie Crombie says she will not run for a seat at Queen's Park in the near future.
Brampton mayor, paramedic union concerned breakup of Peel Region could hamper emergency services

The head of Peel Region’s paramedic union and Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown are voicing concern that Ontario's plan to dissolve Peel Region could put emergency services in jeopardy.

Federal Politics

Federal government to announce details of dental insurance plan

Several government ministers are expected to launch today a new federal dental insurance plan that will provide benefits directly to eligible Canadian residents, though the first claims won't be processed until May.

'No one else has done this on the planet': Guilbeault insists emissions cap delay is due to novelty

Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault says the delay in announcing details of his government’s proposed oil and gas sector emissions cap is due to its uniqueness and to wanting to get it right.

'People are confused': Survey suggests Canadians need education on Charter rights

While one-third of Canadians say they have read the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, many fail to distinguish between its text and that of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, a new survey suggests.

Climate change battering municipal finances across Canada

Gore, Que. is one of scores of Canadian municipalities whose budgets are being squeezed by climate change. As high inflation eats away government revenues, cities and towns are increasingly being battered by historic fires, flooding, heat and ice storms, and having to dispense additional sums to guard against severe weather.

Indigenous services minister to table First Nations water bill as early as Monday

Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu is expected to table much-anticipated legislation to improve water quality in First Nations communities as early as Monday.

Mideast ministers in Ottawa to discuss Israel-Hamas war with Joly, Trudeau

A group of foreign ministers from the Palestinian Authority, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye are in Ottawa today for a quietly planned meeting with Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly to discuss attempts to end the Israel-Hamas war.

Marathon Conservative carbon tax filibuster ends after nearly 30 consecutive hours of House votes

The Conservative-prompted filibuster in the House of Commons ended Friday night, after MPs spent nearly 30 hours voting non-stop on the government's spending plans.

CSIS boss apologizes for response to rape claim, revamps anti-harassment plans

Canada's spy chief has apologized to staff for his response to rape and harassment allegations in the agency's British Columbia office.

Toronto Top Stories

Widow takes OPP to court over misconduct of officer who struck, killed her husband 'not serious'

A grieving widow is taking the OPP to court as she challenges its decision to call the misconduct of an officer that contributed to her husband’s death 'not of a serious nature.'

Woman, two children found in critical condition at Toronto east end apartment building

Toronto police are investigating after a woman and two children were found in critical condition at an apartment building in Scarborough.

'We're trying not to break down': Sask. family desperate to find their loved one last seen in Toronto

The family of 39-year-old Lesley Sparvier has been trying to find and locate her after she left home on foot in Kahkewistahaw First Nation, Sask. on Nov. 28.