Competition watchdog writes province to support loosening Ontario liquor rules
Ontario’s moves to liberalize rules around the sale of alcohol have received an endorsement from Canada’s national competition watchdog.
Competition Commissioner Matthew Boswell heaped praise on the...
Canada open to putting more limits on exports of plastic waste: McKenna
OTTAWA — Environment Minister Catherine McKenna says she has asked her department to look at what else Canada can do to reduce the amount...
Growing number of newcomers, refugees ending up homeless in Canada, studies say
OTTAWA — A growing number of newcomers to Canada are ending up in shelters or are finding themselves homeless, newly released government figures show.
Two new reports released this...
AGCO Cannabis Store Lottery: Georgina Island FN not among winners
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced this week the results of the First Nations cannabis authorization lottery, which will allow the...
Lake Drive Land Dispute: Council approves appraisals on lakeside lots
Despite objections raised by Lake Drive residents at a special council session on July 24th, Town Council decided to move forward with "fair market...
Canadian food supplies at risk if climate change not slowed, new UN report shows
OTTAWA — Canada will not be spared the impact of food shortages and price shocks if global warming is not kept below 2 degrees...
Organized crime drug rings bust, $45 million property seized, York police say
AURORA, Ont. — Police say they’ve taken down two crime rings that allegedly distributed illicit drugs throughout Ontario.
York Regional Police say in one investigation,...
Ontario woman files suit on behalf of Canadians affected by Capital One data breach
TORONTO — A prominent Ontario personal injury law firm has filed a class action on behalf of Canadians affected by the massive Capital One data breach...
Electric car sales climb in wake of new $5,000 federal rebate program
OTTAWA — Canada’s new rebate program to help make electric cars cheaper appears to be showing early signs of stimulating sales but mostly in...
Ottawa keeping tabs as doctors sound alarm about cancer drug supply
OTTAWA — The federal health minister’s office says it is keeping a close watch on the supply of three generic cancer drugs as doctors raise serious concerns about the risk...
