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'Summer of recovery': Pandemic-stricken tourism industry sees signs of optimism

'Summer of recovery': Pandemic-stricken tourism industry sees signs of optimism

TORONTO — Canada Day has kicked off the unofficial start of summer, and the tourism sector is hopeful the first season in three years largely free of COVID-19 restrictions will marshal a much-needed boost for a pandemic-stricken industry.
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One man dead, one in police custody following stabbing in St. Catharines

SAINT CATHARINES, Ont. — A 28-year-old man is facing a charge of second-degree murder following a stabbing in St. Catharines' Old Pine Trail area Thursday night. Officers were called to Vine Street and Old Pine Trail at about 9:30 p.m.
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One in hospital, one in custody following stabbing on Toronto's Danforth Ave.

TORONTO — One man is in hospital and another person is in police custody following a stabbing on Toronto's Danforth Avenue Thursday night. Police were called to Danforth and Robinson Avenue around 10:30 p.m.
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Family of Regis Korchinski-Paquet sues officers, watchdog two years after her death

Family of Regis Korchinski-Paquet sues officers, watchdog two years after her death

TORONTO — Relatives of a Toronto woman who fell from her balcony while police were in her highrise apartment more than two years ago are hoping a newly filed lawsuit will shed more light on her death, their lawyer said Friday.
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Premier Doug Ford warns teachers to be back in school in fall as contract talks loom

Premier Doug Ford warns teachers to be back in school in fall as contract talks loom

As elementary and high school classes wrapped up across Ontario, Premier Doug Ford warned teachers Thursday that students must be in school in the fall and not out due to labour disruptions
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Ontario legislature will sit starting Aug. 8 to pass budget, Ford says

Ontario legislature will sit starting Aug. 8 to pass budget, Ford says

TORONTO — Ontario legislators will return to provincial parliament on Aug. 8. Premier Doug Ford says the legislature will sit for approximately five weeks.
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Homeless encampment in Kitchener, Ont., allowed to stay — for now

Homeless encampment in Kitchener, Ont., allowed to stay — for now

KITCHENER, Ont. — Relief washed over the residents of a large homeless encampment in Kitchener, Ont., this week after the community of more than 40 people learned it would be allowed to stay — though it's not clear for how long.
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Co-ordinated approach to partner violence is needed, experts say in wake of inquest

Co-ordinated approach to partner violence is needed, experts say in wake of inquest

TORONTO — A coroner's inquest has highlighted the need for a co-ordinated approach to intimate partner violence, including ways to address perpetrators as well as oversight and accountability measures to ensure that real change is being made, experts
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Promised Ontario gas tax cut of 5.7 cents per litre coming Friday

Promised Ontario gas tax cut of 5.7 cents per litre coming Friday

A cut to the provincial gas tax promised by Premier Doug Ford before the June election takes effect on Friday and experts say it may offer some relief to drivers facing sky-high pump prices
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Landlord and Tenant Board's "digital first" system harms vulnerable renters: advocate

Landlord and Tenant Board's "digital first" system harms vulnerable renters: advocate

TORONTO — An Ontario tenant advocacy group says it has filed a human rights complaint arguing the provincial Landlord and Tenant Board's switch to a "digital first" strategy centred on virtual hearings during the pandemic discriminates against vulner
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