One year after arrests, Canadians held in China set to face trial
OTTAWA — Canada’s justice minister says he is troubled that two Canadians detained in China have been denied access to lawyers as they face...
It’s heating season, and Project Zero wants you to stay safe this winter
By: Michelle Poirier
Georgina Fire & Rescue and Enbridge Gas have partnered for Project Zero, an educational program to improve home safety and bring fire...
Supreme Court says companies must pay for Grassy Narrows mill-site maintenance
OTTAWA — Two companies are on the hook for looking after a mercury-contaminated site near Ontario’s Grassy Narrows First Nation, the Supreme Court of Canada...
Economy lost 71,200 jobs in November, unemployment rate climbs to 5.9 per cent
OTTAWA — The Canadian economy posted its biggest monthly job loss since the financial crisis as the unemployment rate also pushed higher in November.
Statistics...
Fewer inspections keep unsafe commercial vehicles on Ontario’s roads: auditor
TORONTO — As many as 10,000 unsafe commercial vehicles have been allowed to operate on Ontario’s roads because of a drop in the number of government inspections, the province’s...
Ontario passes new animal welfare legislation with stiffer penalties
TORONTO — Ontario has passed new animal welfare legislation that will be enforced by a specialized team of provincial inspectors.
The new law, named the Provincial Animal...
Wilkinson says carbon price hikes won’t be decided until 2022
OTTAWA — Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says there will be no decision made about hiking the carbon price beyond $50 a tonne for at...
Liberals to emphasize common ground in throne speech as Parliament resumes
OTTAWA — The 43rd session of Parliament — and a new era of minority government — opens today with a speech from the throne that will emphasize...
‘Deceitfulness and suavity:’ Research confirms cats are hard to read
GUELPH, Ont. — Science has confirmed what many pet owners already know.
“Cats are quite hard to read,” said Georgia Mason, a behavioural biologist whose...
Hiking carbon tax to $210 cheapest way to hit Canada’s climate targets: commission
OTTAWA — The Ecofiscal Commission says quadrupling Canada’s carbon price by 2030 is the easiest and most cost-effective way for the country to meet its...
