Ontario News

TORONTO — The Toronto Zoo says one of its red panda cubs has died, highlighting the fragility of the species in their first few months whether under human care or in the wild.

OTTAWA — Canada is a step closer to the final frontier after completing negotiations with the United States on an agreement with major implications for domestic space launches.

TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants says July sales bounced back after a flat performance a month earlier when dealerships were dealing with a major software outage.

WASHINGTON — Ontario is selling itself as the nuclear North Star to guide the direction of American power as the United States looks to de-carbonize amid ever-increasing demand for energy. "It really underscores both Canada and the U.S.

A patchwork of weather warnings is blanketing Ontario, as Environment Canada calls for possible torrential downpours in the south and blistering temperatures to the north and east.

OTTAWA — Liberal MP Anita Vandenbeld fell short of an apology after instigating a fracas on Wednesday that led two witnesses testifying about violence against women to storm out of a parliamentary committee hearing.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index more than wiped out its gains from the day before on Thursday, declining 1.7 per cent with most major sectors down, while U.S. markets also fell. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 387.60 points at 22,723.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have signed 2024 first-round pick Trey Yesavage, the club announced Thursday. The 21-year-old right-handed pitcher spent the past three seasons playing at East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C.

HAMILTON — A film festival celebrating sex workers is set to open in Hamilton, with organizers describing the event as the first of its kind in Canada. The two-day Sex Workers’ Film and Arts Festival features documentaries, panels and performances.

TORONTO — Fines for more than 100 parking offences in Toronto increased on Thursday, an initiative the city says is aimed at reducing congestion and promoting safer roads.