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Doctors thrust into COVID-19 celebrity reflect on backlash, threats and thank you letters

Doctors thrust into COVID-19 celebrity reflect on backlash, threats and thank you letters

TORONTO — When the COVID-19 pandemic hit five years ago, Canadian public health doctors, infectious disease specialists and epidemiologists were thrust into national fame through daily televised briefings and media interviews about measures to contai
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Two people charged after $2M worth of illegal cannabis seized in Ontario: police

Two people charged after $2M worth of illegal cannabis seized in Ontario: police

Provincial police say they've charged two people from Mississauga, Ont., after seizing more than 4,000 illegal cannabis plants in the Niagara region. Police say officers responded to a location on Highway 3 in Wainfleet on Feb.
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Prince of Wales Stakes race set to go Sept. 9 at Fort Erie Racetrack

Prince of Wales Stakes race set to go Sept. 9 at Fort Erie Racetrack

FORT ERIE, Ont. — The $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes, the second jewel of the OLG Canadian Triple Crown, will be held Sept. 9 at Fort Erie Racetrack. The racetrack made the announcement Tuesday.
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'My heart dropped': Potential HIV, hepatitis exposure at gynecology clinic has patients worried

'My heart dropped': Potential HIV, hepatitis exposure at gynecology clinic has patients worried

TORONTO — Karin Martin couldn't sleep last Sunday night after reading a letter from Toronto Public Health that drowned her with worry.
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Conservative MPs beat Liberals, NDP on online engagement, study finds

Conservative MPs beat Liberals, NDP on online engagement, study finds

OTTAWA — A new study from McGill University says Conservative MPs far outpace their Liberal and NDP counterparts in online engagement, partly due to the their voices being amplified on X.
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Ontario eyes more trade with countries overseas in wake of U.S. tariffs

Ontario eyes more trade with countries overseas in wake of U.S. tariffs

TORONTO — Ontario is re-examining its trade strategy in the wake of American tariffs on Canadian goods, looking to focus on opening up new markets and attracting more overseas investment once the immediate economic threat passes.
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Ontario slaps 25 per cent surcharge on electricity to U.S., warns it could go higher

Ontario slaps 25 per cent surcharge on electricity to U.S., warns it could go higher

TORONTO — Ontario has placed a surcharge of 25 per cent on electricity exported to the United States as of Monday, and the government says it could raise that amount even higher in response to further American escalation.
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As Ontario hikes cost of electricity exports, Lutnick says more tariffs are coming

As Ontario hikes cost of electricity exports, Lutnick says more tariffs are coming

WASHINGTON — Ontario placed a 25 per cent surcharge on electricity exports to the United States on Monday as Canada braced for steel and aluminum duties the Trump administration is set to deploy on Wednesday.
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Canada's A.J. Lawson has career night for Toronto Raptors on a two-way deal

Canada's A.J. Lawson has career night for Toronto Raptors on a two-way deal

TORONTO — A.J. Lawson has been living the dream this week. He had his first career NBA start on Friday, lining up for his hometown Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Then on Monday, Lawson had his best game as a professional basketball player.
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Ullmark stops 48 shots, Cozens scores winner as Senators edge Red Wings 2-1

Ullmark stops 48 shots, Cozens scores winner as Senators edge Red Wings 2-1

OTTAWA — Linus Ullmark demonstrated why the Ottawa Senators traded for him last year as the gifted netminder turned away 48 shots on Monday in a 2-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
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