Ontario News

TORONTO — Ontario tabled legislation Thursday that it says will speed up the development of mines by designating some as "special economic zones," though Premier Doug Ford said that could also be used on other projects.

Talk of the western provinces separating from the rest of Canada is a "tired trope" that needs to stop, British Columbia Premier David Eby says.

TORONTO — A lot has happened to Mikey Sullivan since being taken out of the University of Pittsburgh by Toronto FC in the second round (39th overall) of the MLS SuperDraft in December.

TORONTO — An Ontario court has committed billionaire businessman Frank Stronach to stand trial on two charges related to two complainants as part of his Toronto sexual assault case.

TORONTO — Ontario's integrity commissioner has banned a former mayor wrapped up in the Greenbelt land-swap probe from lobbying for two years.

TORONTO — After kicking off in Vancouver, the Northern Super League spotlight shifts to BMO Field on Saturday when AFC Toronto hosts Montreal Roses FC.

TORONTO — Measles has spread to 109 more people in Ontario over the last week, bringing the province’s total cases to 925 since an outbreak began in October.

KINGSTON — Kingston police say a person who allegedly threatened staff at a local hotel is now facing multiple charges after a whole rotisserie chicken stuffed with illicit drugs was found in their belongings.

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TORONTO — For Mike Sanders, owner of Aaron's Taxi in Sudbury, Ont., bumpier routes have become an "unfortunate way of life.