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Woman faces 14 charges after attempted abduction at Napanee, Ont., soccer field

Woman faces 14 charges after attempted abduction at Napanee, Ont., soccer field

NAPANEE — Provincial police say a 31-year-old woman has been arrested on 14 criminal charges following an attempted abduction at a youth soccer game in Napanee, Ont.
16 people charged, $55 million worth of cannabis seized in bust, OPP say

16 people charged, $55 million worth of cannabis seized in bust, OPP say

SIMCOE — Ontario Provincial Police in Simcoe say they've arrested 16 people and seized illegal cannabis valued at more than $55 million after a drug bust last month.
Ontario seeks study for new pipelines, rail lines between that province and Alberta

Ontario seeks study for new pipelines, rail lines between that province and Alberta

TORONTO — Ontario is taking a step toward planning new pipelines to bring Alberta oil and gas to the province for refining, issuing a request for proposals today for a feasibility study.
Toronto community services face 'absolute fallout' of consumption site closures

Toronto community services face 'absolute fallout' of consumption site closures

TORONTO — A great shift is underway in Toronto months after the closures of several supervised consumption sites, as their users seek alternatives and drop-in centres see an alarming jump in overdoses.
Man wanted for murder after 3 bodies found in Ontario town is among the dead: police

Man wanted for murder after 3 bodies found in Ontario town is among the dead: police

BRACEBRIDGE — Police say a man wanted for murder after three bodies were found in a burned-down Bracebridge, Ont., home has now been confirmed as one of the dead.
Ontario labour federation urges more worker protections as air quality concerns grow

Ontario labour federation urges more worker protections as air quality concerns grow

An Ontario labour group says it is advocating for more robust worker protections amid growing health concerns over poor air quality as wildfire smoke blankets the province with increasing frequency.
Community identifies 23-year-old as man shot dead by police in Ontario court

Community identifies 23-year-old as man shot dead by police in Ontario court

A First Nation community in northwestern Ontario has identified the man who was shot dead by provincial police in a courtroom last week.
Ford envisions three-level tunnel under Highway 401, feasibility study not started

Ford envisions three-level tunnel under Highway 401, feasibility study not started

THORNHILL, ONT. — Ontario Premier Doug Ford revealed more details Wednesday about his planned tunnel under Highway 401, even as a feasibility study he's commissioning has yet to get underway.
Court ruling declaring Ontario bike lane law unconstitutional 'ridiculous': Ford

Court ruling declaring Ontario bike lane law unconstitutional 'ridiculous': Ford

THORNHILL — Ontario Premier Doug Ford teed off Wednesday on a court decision declaring his law to remove three Toronto bike lanes unconstitutional, calling it the "most ridiculous" ruling he has ever seen.
American man detained after alleged attempt to enter Canada by kayak: police

American man detained after alleged attempt to enter Canada by kayak: police

Police in LaSalle, Ont., say an American man was detained after he allegedly tried to illegally enter Canada by kayak early Wednesday morning.