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Father, son facing terror charges allegedly planning violent Toronto attack: RCMP

Father, son facing terror charges allegedly planning violent Toronto attack: RCMP

TORONTO — A father and son who were allegedly planning a violent attack in Toronto and had links to the Islamic State group are facing terrorism related charges, the RCMP said Wednesday. The two were arrested at a hotel in Richmond Hill, Ont.
Economy continues to grow at modest pace as forecasters brace for more rate cuts

Economy continues to grow at modest pace as forecasters brace for more rate cuts

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy continued to keep its head just above water in May, growing 0.2 per cent, led by expansions in manufacturing and the public sector.
Human remains found by police searching for woman they suspect was kidnapped

Human remains found by police searching for woman they suspect was kidnapped

KIRK — Police searching a central Ontario village for a woman they suspect may have been kidnapped say they have found human remains.
'Incredibly disappointing': Ontario halts wastewater testing for COVID, other viruses

'Incredibly disappointing': Ontario halts wastewater testing for COVID, other viruses

Ontario is officially ending its COVID-19 wastewater surveillance program as of Wednesday in a move some public health experts say is shortsighted. Dr.
Technology set to replace many jobs in agri-food sector over next decade: report

Technology set to replace many jobs in agri-food sector over next decade: report

OTTAWA — A third of all agriculture jobs in Canada could be automated within the next decade, according to a new report.
Spin Master sees 'positive' back half of year for toy market after posting Q2 loss

Spin Master sees 'positive' back half of year for toy market after posting Q2 loss

TORONTO — Spin Master Corp.'s chief executive is optimistic the year will end on a high note for the toy market, despite shoppers sticking with their deal-hunting behaviours.
Canadian cricketer Dilpreet Singh Bajwa scores century at Global T20 Canada

Canadian cricketer Dilpreet Singh Bajwa scores century at Global T20 Canada

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Dilpreet Singh Bajwa has entered the Global T20 Canada record book, becoming the first Canadian cricketer to score a century at the tournament.
Liberal donations up, but Conservatives again outpace all parties on fundraising

Liberal donations up, but Conservatives again outpace all parties on fundraising

OTTAWA — Liberals saw their donations rise in the second quarter of this year, showing the sole increase among federal parties, though Conservatives continue to dominate.
GM Atkins calls Jays' roster moves part of 'retooling' process

GM Atkins calls Jays' roster moves part of 'retooling' process

TORONTO — Toronto Blue Jays' general manager Ross Atkins, coming off one of the busiest trade deadline periods in team history, spoke with the media Tuesday night after putting the finishing touches on a busy day.
Court upholds B.C. prison warden's order disallowing guitars in prison cells

Court upholds B.C. prison warden's order disallowing guitars in prison cells

OTTAWA — A Federal Court judge has thrown out a convicted killer's challenge of a British Columbia prison warden's decision not to allow the inmate to have an electric guitar in his cell.
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