Ontario News

ST. THOMAS, Ont. — For the second time in five years, some doctors in southwestern Ontario are encountering a virus they've never treated before. But unlike when COVID-19 struck in 2020, this illness is no mystery.

TORONTO — Ontario will charge 25 per cent more for electricity shipped to 1.5 million Americans starting Monday in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, Premier Doug Ford said Thursday.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell almost 300 points Thursday, while U.S. stock markets were also down, as the uncertainty around U.S. tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico mounted. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 286.

TORONTO — Fullback-wingback Richie Laryea, injured early in last weekend's 4-2 loss in Orlando, will not make the trip with Toronto FC for Saturday's game at FC Cincinnati.

TORONTO — A former Canadian Olympic snowboarder wanted in the U.S. on multiple charges stemming from his alleged involvement in a transnational drug trafficking ring has been added to the FBI’s list of 10 most wanted fugitives. The U.S.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have waived forward Ryan Reaves, according to multiple media reports. The six-foot-two, 225-pound right-wing from Winnipeg has two assists in 35 games this season. Reaves, 38, signed a three-year, US$4.

OTTAWA — A crowd of survivors of so-called "Indian hospitals" gathered on Parliament Hill Thursday to hear the federal government say what they've been waiting years to hear: We believe you.

OTTAWA — Canada's merchandise trade surplus in January rose to its highest level since May 2022, as both exports and imports surged in the face of tariff threats by the United States.

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have signed Colin Castleton to a 10-day contract, the NBA team announced Thursday. The six-foot-11, 250-pound centre appeared in 10 games with the Memphis Grizzlies this season.

OTTAWA — Conservative MP Jake Stewart says he won't run in the next election. In a post on social media, Stewart says the last 18 years in politics have taken a toll on his family and his health.