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Ontario launches public consultations on budget, focused on transportation, jobs

Ontario launches public consultations on budget, focused on transportation, jobs

TORONTO — Ontario is asking residents for their input on the upcoming budget, and questions in a public survey indicate major themes will be health-care staffing, transportation, jobs and the cost of living.

Toronto physiotherapist facing charges in alleged youth sex assaults

TORONTO — A Toronto physiotherapist is facing charges after two youths were allegedly sexually assaulted during treatment sessions at centres in the city.
U.S. travel problems affecting transborder flights: Air Canada, WestJet

U.S. travel problems affecting transborder flights: Air Canada, WestJet

TORONTO — Air Canada and WestJet encouraged travellers headed to or from the U.S. to check their flights before going to the airport after a key computer outage at the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration caused delays.
LCBO continues to investigate cybersecurity incident; site and mobile app still down

LCBO continues to investigate cybersecurity incident; site and mobile app still down

TORONTO — The Liquor Control Board of Ontario says it is continuing to investigate a "cybersecurity incident" that has knocked out its website and mobile app since Tuesday.
Mattea Roach to appear on "Jeopardy! Masters" spinoff show

Mattea Roach to appear on "Jeopardy! Masters" spinoff show

TORONTO — Canadian "Jeopardy" champion Mattea Roach will face off against other elite players in a new spinoff picked up by ABC. "Jeopardy! Masters" will pit six recent super-champions against each other.
Girl Guides of Canada pick ‘Embers’ as new name for group ages seven and eight

Girl Guides of Canada pick ‘Embers’ as new name for group ages seven and eight

TORONTO — The Girl Guides of Canada has renamed its Brownies branch the "Embers" in a bid to become more inclusive and welcoming to all girls.
Leafs star centre Matthews ruled out for game against visiting Predators

Leafs star centre Matthews ruled out for game against visiting Predators

TORONTO — Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews was ruled out of Toronto's game against the Nashville Predators hours before Wednesday night's opening faceoff.
Millhaven inmate facing second-degree murder charge in death at prison

Millhaven inmate facing second-degree murder charge in death at prison

MILLHAVEN, Ont. — Ontario Provincial Police have charged an inmate at a maximum-security prison near Kingston, Ont., in the death of another. They say an an OPP-led Joint Forces Penitentiary Squad responded to Millhaven Institution on Jan.
Nokia opens new office in downtown Toronto as it looks to grow in Canada

Nokia opens new office in downtown Toronto as it looks to grow in Canada

TORONTO — Nokia is opening a new office in downtown Toronto's Harbourfront community. The company says the new location is part of its efforts to expand its presence in Canada.
Barrick Gold signs joint venture deals for two projects with Saudi company

Barrick Gold signs joint venture deals for two projects with Saudi company

TORONTO — Barrick Gold Corp. has signed joint venture agreements with Saudi Arabian mining company Ma’aden for two prospective exploration projects in Saudi Arabia.