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Ontario housing minister violated integrity act in Greenbelt land swap: commissioner

Ontario housing minister violated integrity act in Greenbelt land swap: commissioner

TORONTO — Ontario's housing minister violated ethics rules when the government removed land from the protected Greenbelt for development, the province's integrity commissioner found, saying the process was marked by "unnecessary hastiness and decepti
Former Toronto Zoo tiger Mila dies after anesthesia accident in Colorado

Former Toronto Zoo tiger Mila dies after anesthesia accident in Colorado

A Colorado zoo says a two-year-old tiger that previously lived at the Toronto Zoo has died after an accident involving anesthesia.
5 million bees fall off truck, drivers told to keep windows closed: Halton police

5 million bees fall off truck, drivers told to keep windows closed: Halton police

Local beekeepers were thanked by police west of Toronto for springing into action Wednesday morning after a truck spilled crates carrying five million bees onto a road. Halton Regional Police said they received a call around 6:15 a.m.
More than 3 years since pandemic started, some still take advantage of virtual school

More than 3 years since pandemic started, some still take advantage of virtual school

TORONTO — When Cheryl Ambrose readies her granddaughter for the first day of second grade, the pair won't be walking to the bus stop or driving to school together. Instead, the seven-year-old will mosey over to the front room in their Kitchener, Ont.
Ontario looks at returning land to Greenbelt after owner lists properties for sale

Ontario looks at returning land to Greenbelt after owner lists properties for sale

TORONTO — Ontario is looking at returning land slated for housing to the Greenbelt after a company tried to sell two parcels removed from the protected area for development, Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday.
Elementary teachers reject Ontario's offer to head to arbitration, avoid strike

Elementary teachers reject Ontario's offer to head to arbitration, avoid strike

TORONTO — Public elementary school teachers in Ontario have rejected the province's offer to head to arbitration to avoid a strike, its union president said Tuesday.
'Extremely concerning': Two northern Ontario safe consumption sites fear closure

'Extremely concerning': Two northern Ontario safe consumption sites fear closure

SUDBURY, Ont. — Anxiety is mounting over the future of two supervised consumption sites in northern Ontario as funding for them is set to run out at the end of the year.

One man taken to hospital after being injured on CNE ride in Toronto

TORONTO — A man has been taken to hospital after being injured on a ride at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. Police say they were called to the CNE grounds at Nunavut Road and Princes' Boulevard shortly before 9:30 p.m. Monday.
'Had his whole future in front of him': Inquest into death of disabled teen begins

'Had his whole future in front of him': Inquest into death of disabled teen begins

TORONTO — In the aftermath of Samuel Brown's sudden death, a coroner said an autopsy wasn't necessary for the Ontario teen because he had disabilities, his mother told jurors at an inquest that began Monday.
Ontario chiefs unanimously oppose province's Greenbelt land swap

Ontario chiefs unanimously oppose province's Greenbelt land swap

Ontario First Nation chiefs are demanding Doug Ford's government return land to the protected Greenbelt that the province removed for development.