Disaster-related costs to increase by $1 billion by 2034. PBO says
OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer says federal assistance to help Canadians recover from natural disasters could increase by more than $1 billion over the next 10 years. The Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangement helps provinces and territories recover from and...
Feds give GM 15 days to provide update on future of Ingersoll plant and workers
The federal government has given General Motors 15 days to provide an update on what the future holds for its Ingersoll, Ont., plant and workers. The automaker announced Tuesday that it was ending production of its BrightDrop electric delivery van,...
Survey finds waitlist for autism services triples under Ford government
The wait list for autism treatment in Ontario continues to grow, according to both parents and advocates, who claim children aren’t getting the support they need. The Ontario Autism Coalition says a new survey paints a devastating picture of the...
Man, 19, charged in human trafficking investigation in Peel Region
A 19-year-old Toronto man is facing nine charges in connection with a human trafficking investigation in Peel Region. Investigators say on October 6, they located a woman who had been reported missing at an Airbnb in Mississauga. “The woman was...
Minister defends changes allowing Canada Post to shutter rural offices
OTTAWA — The federal minister in charge of Canada Post told a parliamentary committee Thursday the recent changes to the Crown corporation’s mandate are not aimed at reducing any service to rural and remote communities where the post office is...
Ottawa cuts tariff relief on some American cars due to Stellantis, GM cuts
OTTAWA — The federal government is limiting how many vehicles Stellantis and GM can import tariff-free after both companies cut back on their Canadian operations, according to government officials. Federal officials, who were not authorized to speak publicly until an...
Rock stars get AGO spotlight with photos from Paul McCartney, Melissa Auf der Maur
TORONTO — Former Hole bassist Melissa Auf der Maur and Paul McCartney are each set to showcase a piece of rock music history at the Art Gallery of Ontario. Organizers say both musicians will bring exhibits of their personal photographs...
NCAA allows college athletes to bet on professional sports starting Nov. 1
The NCAA approved a rule change on Wednesday that will allow athletes and athletic department staff members to bet on professional sports. Two weeks after the Division I cabinet approved the change, Division II and III management councils signed off...
Sandy Brondello to become first coach of Toronto Tempo, AP source
Sandy Brondello is set to become the first coach of the Toronto Tempo, a person familiar with the hire told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no official announcement has been made. Brondello’s...
Bon Jovi is hitting the road. Band announces first tour since Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal...
NEW YORK (AP) — Decades into his career and the unthinkable happened. It was 2022, and Jon Bon Jovi began struggling through his songs. He saw a doctor who said one of his vocal cords was atrophying. He needed major...
