Queen's Park

Ontario Greens urge Liberals trying to steal their leader to 'join us'

A group of Ontario Greens have put together a counteroffer for Liberals trying to poach their leader.

Ontario disability aid change not as beneficial as it seems, advocates say

The Ontario government started allowing recipients to earn more money from working before clawing back their benefits on Wednesday, but advocates say it's not enough.
Ontario NDP submits 'additional evidence' in Greenbelt development investigation

The Ontario New Democratic Party has submitted 'additional evidence' to the Integrity Commissioner that they allege shows the government tipped off developers about its plans to carve up sections of the Greenbelt.
Mike Schreiner says he's thinking about running for leader of Ontario Liberals

Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner has indicated he may cross the floor and run to lead the provincial Liberal Party after a group of 40 members reached out in a public letter over the weekend.
'A Band-Aid solution': Ford responds to increased police presence on the TTC following surge in violence

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said and increased police presence on the TTC “is great,” but not enough of a solution to resolve the issue that has left some customers anxious to ride the transit.

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EXCLUSIVE | Ontario's indoor mask recommendation absent from Sylvia Jones’ legislature talking points, documents show

Ontario’s November indoor masking recommendation was not considered a “key message” for the health minister when speaking in the legislature at the time, documents show.
About 170K drivers still using defective blue licence plates in Ontario

There are still about 170,000 defective blue licence plates on Ontario's roads three years after production was halted.
'Remain vigilant': Ontario's top doctor says province could see rise of COVID-19 subvariant 'Kraken'

Ontario’s top doctor is urging residents to 'remain vigilant' as some regions see a rise of the 'Kraken' subvariant of COVID-19.
What Ontario employees working from home need to know about time theft

Experts are warning that electronic tracking and monitoring of remote employees in Ontario could be used by companies as evidence of time theft.

Federal Politics

Canada tracked suspected Chinese spy balloon over Canadian airspace since last weekend: sources

The suspected Chinese surveillance balloon that was found floating over sensitive military sites in the western United States had been tracked by Canada's government since last weekend as it passed through Canadian airspace, sources tell CTV News.

A high altitude balloon floats over Billings, Mont., on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. (Larry Mayer/The Billings Gazette via AP)

Inflation in Canada: What was discussed at ministers' meeting

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is hosting an in-person meeting Friday with the provincial and territorial finance ministers in Toronto to discuss issues including the current economic environment and the transition to a clean economy.

The Bay Street Financial District is shown with the Canadian flag in Toronto on Friday, August 5, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Liberals withdraw bill's assault-style firearm definition, promise more consultation

The federal Liberals have withdrawn an amendment to their gun bill aimed at enshrining a definition of banned assault-style firearms, citing 'legitimate concerns' about the need for more consultation on the measure.

Hunting rifles are seen on display in a glass case at a gun and rifle store in downtown Vancouver, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Federal department fires 49 employees for claiming CERB while employed

A federal government department has fired 49 employees who received the Canada Emergency Response Benefit while they were employed.

B.C. premier approaching health care talks without 'any red lines'

British Columbia Premier David Eby says he's going into next week's health-care meeting between the premiers and prime minister with an open mind — and without a red line dollar ask for the federal government.

Reforms needed for transgender people to access justice: Canadian Bar Association

A new study says Canada's justice system features "significant and pervasive" barriers for transgender people who encounter legal issues.

Ottawa tight-lipped on details as Canada, U.S. call out China over balloon

Canada announced that it had called China's ambassador onto the carpet as Ottawa and Washington expressed their disapproval Friday over a high-altitude balloon found to have been hovering over sensitive sites in the United States.

Norad tracking high-altitude surveillance balloon detected over the U.S., Canada says

The Department of National Defence says Canada is working with the United States to protect sensitive information from foreign intelligence threats after a high-altitude surveillance balloon was detected.

Toronto Top Stories

Speed cameras clocked a car driving 70 km/h over the limit. Here's how the owner fought the ticket and won

After being charged with speeding by a city-operated photo radar device, a Toronto family was able to successfully fight the charge in court largely due to one small detail.

An Ontario speed limit sign is seen above on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. (CTV News)

Police identify man wanted for manslaughter charge in death of former CBC journalist

The death of a longtime CBC journalist who was shoved to the ground in Toronto has now been classified as a homicide and police have issued an arrest warrant for a suspect in the case.

Stabbing in downtown Toronto sends one to hospital

Police are investigating a stabbing in downtown Toronto Friday night.

Ontario couple says complaint prompted town to plow their sidewalk for 1st time in 10 years

An Ontario couple said they were shocked to find a portion of the sidewalk in their neighbourhood suddenly cleared of snow for the first time in nearly a decade after making a complaint to their elected officials on social media.