Ontario News

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — A police officer with the Thunder Bay Police Service is facing a criminal charge after the alleged assault of a 61-year-old man. Ontario's police watchdog says the officer is facing one count of assault causing bodily harm.

TORONTO — Whether you're catching a flight, opening a new bank account or picking up groceries, a small group of big names takes up most of the market share. Competition Ltd.

TORONTO — Ontario Labour Minister Monte McNaughton says the province is putting $12 million toward helping people with criminal records find employment.

TORONTO — Diana Matheson's Canadian women's pro soccer league now has a foothold in Toronto.

TORONTO — Kris Langenfeld has run for mayor in Toronto twice already – and has lost both times – but that isn't stopping him from trying his luck again.

TORONTO — Someone in the Prairies is waking up $55 million dollars richer. One winning ticket was drawn for Tuesday's Lotto Max jackpot. There was also one Maxmillion winner from Quebec out of four available $1 million prizes.

Toronto Fire Services says an explosion at an industrial site in the east end of the city has caused significant damage. The fire department says crews were called to a two-alarm blaze near the Scarborough Convention centre shortly before 1 a.m.

TORONTO — After striking out the first two batters he faced on Tuesday, José Berríos reached back and threw his hardest pitch in years to get Eloy Jiménez out swinging.

NORTH BAY, Ont. — The North Bay Battalion scored two third-period power-play goals to erase a 1-0 deficit and eventually beat the Barrie Colts 3-1 to win their Ontario Hockey League playoff series in seven games.

TORONTO (AP) — José Berríos struck out a season-high nine over seven innings, Danny Jansen homered twice and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the White Sox 7-0 Tuesday night, extending Chicago’s losing streak to six.