Ontario News

KAWARTHA LAKES, ONT. — The city of Kawartha Lakes in Ontario says fire crews are continuing to battle what is described as a significant forest fire in the Burnt River area.

Canadian and U.S. authorities are warning people not to participate in this year's annual Port Huron Float Down, saying it is a dangerous activity that could "result in serious injuries or fatalities.

TORONTO — The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board says it earned a six-month net return of 2.1 per cent for the first half of 2025. The fund's 12-month net return was 7.1 per cent. The pension fund manager says net assets totalled $269.

TORONTO — Ontario's final tally for housing starts in 2024 is well off what's needed to achieve Premier Doug Ford's goal of getting 1.5 million homes built, even with various new categories the government is adding such as university dorms.

TWEED — Ontario Provincial Police say a motorcyclist is dead after a crash northeast of Tweed. OPP say they were contacted shortly after 4 p.m. Sunday about a deceased male and his motorcycle in the ditch along Flinton Road.

Since its last appearance in the MLS playoffs in 2020 under Greg Vanney, Toronto FC is on its sixth manager and has posted a league record of 35-88-38. TFC has finished 26th, 27th, 29th and 22nd in the Supporters' Shield standings.

OTTAWA — First Nations in Ontario and the Manitoba Métis Federation say nearly $1 billion in federal funding went to a group they allege is fraudulently claiming Métis identity.

CHESTER — Toronto FC showed off some new faces and a ton of resolve Saturday, rallying late to secure a 1-1 draw with the high-flying Philadelphia Union.

TORONTO — Toronto FC has signed Canadian midfielder Malik Henry to a first team-contract through 2025 with club options for 2026 and 2027.

SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA — Provincial police say a 17-year-old boy is dead after a two-vehicle collision on Friday afternoon north of Owen Sound, Ont. Ontario Provincial Police say the crash happened around 5:30 p.m.