From autism to public health, a year of backtracks in Ontario politics
TORONTO — Doug Ford’s government has backtracked on about a dozen policies and promises this year — an unprecedented amount symptomatic of an on-the-fly...
Documents show myriad federal agencies crafting plan for homeless veterans
OTTAWA — Internal government documents show four federal departments have quietly spent months crafting an answer to a cross-party call for the government to end veterans homelessness...
Federal report says Canadians ‘doubtful’ on hitting emissions targets
OTTAWA — The federal government was told just before the fall election campaign that many Canadians didn’t believe the country will meet targets for reducing its greenhouse-gas...
Grossi cries foul after Georgina Council fines him ten-days pay for failing to declare...
By: Mike Anderson
Regional Councillor Rob Grossi says he’s the victim of a political smear campaign orchestrated by a group of residents with close ties...
Local environmental group stops proposed subdivision on environmentally sensitive woodlands and wetlands near Lake...
By: Mike Anderson
In what could be called a David and Goliath battle, David has emerged the victor.
The North Gwillimbury Forest Alliance (NGFA),...
Roasted Carrot Pumpkin Soup
By: Lauren Helmkay
Looking for something other than turkey over the holidays? Whip up a batch of this carrot pumpkin soup for one of those...
Three former St. Michael’s students sentenced to two years’ probation
TORONTO — Three former students of an all-boys Catholic school in Toronto were sentenced on Thursday to two years of probation for assaulting and sexually...
Changes to OHIP coverage is a good reason to look at travel insurance
TORONTO — For those planning a sunny getaway, it may be more important than ever this winter to pack the right travel insurance before departure.
Ontario’s...
Supreme Court ruling means children of Russian spies are Canadian citizens
OTTAWA — Alexander Vavilov, the Toronto-born son of Russian spies, is a Canadian citizen, the Supreme Court of Canada has decided.
In its judgment Thursday, the...
PM asks U.S. not to sign final trade deal with China until Canadians released
OTTAWA — Canada has asked the United States not to sign any final trade agreement with China until two Canadians detained in China have been released,...
