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Ontario's top science adviser says small COVID-19 bump likely from holiday gatherings

TORONTO — The scientific director of the panel advising Ontario on COVID-19 says cases in the province might rise a bit after the holiday weekend, but it won't fundamentally change the trajectory of the sixth wave. Dr.

Four charged in fatal Toronto hit-and-run crash; police say more arrests expected

TORONTO — Four men have been charged and police say more arrests could be made in a hit-and-run crash that killed a 30-year-old woman in downtown Toronto.
No GO train delays at Toronto's Union Station during morning commute despite strike

No GO train delays at Toronto's Union Station during morning commute despite strike

TORONTO — Commuters were concerned of possible service disruptions in the coming days at Toronto's Union Station on Wednesday after nearly 100 employees at Canada's busiest transit hub walked off the job.

Ontario Liberals pledge action on anti-racism, including more diverse police hiring

TORONTO — The Ontario Liberals are making a host of promises today aimed at combatting racism, including creating a new fund to hire police officers from underrepresented communities.

CP NewsAlert: Nearly 100 workers at Toronto's Union Station go on strike

TORONTO — Nearly 100 employees at Toronto's Union Station are walking off the job, which could cause service disruptions at Canada's busiest transportation hub.

Ontario Liberals promise handgun ban, offer few details

TORONTO — An Ontario Liberal government would ban handguns across the province in its first year in office, party leader Steven Del Duca announced Tuesday, though he offered few details of how that would be accomplished.

TTR hoping to reach agreement with Union Station workers set to strike after midnight

TORONTO — The operator responsible for the movement of passenger and freight trains at Toronto's Union Station says it's hoping to reach an agreement with the nearly 100 workers who are planning to go on strike just after midnight.

Ontario takes step to bring all-day, two-way GO service to Greater Golden Horseshoe

The Ontario government says it is one step closer to bringing two-way, all-day commuter train service to the Greater Golden Horseshoe region that includes Toronto and Hamilton.

Ontario reports 1,486 people in hospital with COVID-19 and 206 in ICU

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 1,486 people in hospital with COVID-19 today, up 14 per cent from the previous day. The province is also reporting 206 COVID-patients in intensive care, a slight increase from Monday's 202.

Winter weather travel advisory issued for parts of southern Ontario due to snow

A winter weather travel advisory remains in effect for parts of southern Ontario, although it has been lifted for the Greater Toronto Area, London, Hamilton, Windsor and Peterborough.