News/Canada/Toronto
GM plant in Oshawa, Ont., to shut down
Sources inside the government have confirmed that a General Motors plant in Oshawa, Ont., is set to close. It’s unclear how many employees will...
‘I was cut, bruised and scraped’: UCC graduate describes alleged hazing ritual at elite boys school
A former Upper Canada College student who claims he was sexually assaulted by fellow students at the prestigious Toronto private school more than 30 years ago...
What will Doug Ford’s climate change plan look like? For hints, check out Australia
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government will, sometime in the next 10 days, release its climate change plan, and there are strong signs it...
Toronto breaks homicide record from 1991, but numbers don’t tell whole story
Toronto has surpassed the record for number of homicides in a year set back in 1991, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the city...
Immigration detainee seeks $65M in lawsuit against Ottawa for violating rights
A man who spent four years in immigration detention, including more than two years in solitary confinement, has launched a $65-million lawsuit against...
1 arrest made amid protests outside controversial Steve Bannon, David Frum debate
One person has been arrested amid a protest in Toronto against an appearance, at a debate, by one of the masterminds of U.S. President...
Alleged serial killer Bruce McArthur waives right to preliminary inquiry
Bruce McArthur, accused of killing eight men with ties to Toronto’s gay village has waived his right to a preliminary inquiry. The 67-year-old...
Cannabis companies jockey for share of Ontario’s pot shops
A battle is brewing over how Premier Doug Ford’s government will divvy up the private sector’s share of Ontario’s retail cannabis market. Legislation that...
