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Ontario deficit grows $10B as province tables $232.5B budget aimed at protecting economy from tariffs

Ontario’s deficit is expected to balloon by another $10 billion in 2025-26 as the Ford government spends billions of dollars on programs to support workers and stimulate the economy in the face of U.S. tariff threats.

Ontario to spend hundreds of millions to boost alcohol sector

Ontario plans to spend hundreds of millions of dollars boosting the province’s alcohol sector, including programs to support grape farmers, wineries, distilleries and craft breweries.

How the Ontario budget could impact your pocketbook

Ontario has tabled its 2025 budget, with much of the spending plans focused on combatting U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Here are some of the highlights and how the budget could impact your pocketbook.

Measles case confirmed in Hamilton after infected person visits restaurant, concert hall

A confirmed case of measles has been discovered in Hamilton after someone visited the city earlier this month, according to the local public health unit.

Veteran linebacker Cam Judge back with Toronto Argonauts

Cameron Judge wasn’t looking for a change, but he is thankful his new football home is a familiar one.

Drugs, guns seized as part of Hamilton police trafficking investigation

Hamilton police have arrested two people following an investigation into drug trafficking.

Man charged in Oshawa shooting that left 2 people injured

A 19-year-old man is facing more than a dozen charges in connection with a shooting in Oshawa that left two people injured Wednesday night.

Woman arrested following series of hate-motivated assaults

Hamilton police have arrested a 45-year-old woman after a series of hate-motivated assaults that took place over the course of two days earlier this week.

Supreme Court won’t review Toronto Catholic District School Board’s decision to sanction trustee over remarks

The Supreme Court of Canada will not review the Toronto Catholic District School Board’s decision to sanction a trustee over comments he made during a debate.

Ontario reports 182 new measles cases, surpassing 1,600 since outbreak began

Health officials say measles has infected 182 more people in Ontario over the last week, bringing the province’s case count to 1,622 since an outbreak began in October.

Two people injured in two-vehicle crash in Whitby: OPP

Two people are injured following a two-vehicle crash in Whitby.

No federal budget this month, Champagne says; Poilievre calls delay 'very disappointing'

Finance Minister Champagne says Liberals have other priorities before tabling a budget. Conservative Leader Poilievre criticizes the move and PM Mark Carney.

Toronto man pleads guilty in Canada’s ‘largest terrorism financing scheme’

A 36-year-old man has plead guilty to two charges in connection with Canada’s 'largest terrorism financing scheme' in history, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

Maple Leafs look to keep their season alive in Game 6 after ugly loss

William Nylander leaned back, arms folded in a sombre locker room as he attempted to dissect what just transpired. The Maple Leafs winger and his teammates have suffered plenty of demoralizing playoff defeats.

Denkey goal lifts high-flying FC Cincinnati past injury-depleted Toronto FC

After celebrating its first home win of the season Saturday, Toronto FC came back down to earth Wednesday.