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Alice Munro's daughter alleges sexual abuse by the late author's husband

Alice Munro's daughter alleges sexual abuse by the late author's husband

TORONTO (AP) — The daughter of the late Nobel laureate Alice Munro has accused the author's second husband, Gerard Fremlin, of sexual abuse, writing that her mother remained with him because she “loved him too much” to leave.
In bid to win over dentists, Ottawa changes billing for dental-care plan

In bid to win over dentists, Ottawa changes billing for dental-care plan

OTTAWA — In a bid to win over dentists who have been reluctant to join the federal dental-care plan, the health minister announced Monday that dentists can now "dip a toe" in the program before fully committing.
Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley sign multi-year deals with Toronto Raptors

Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley sign multi-year deals with Toronto Raptors

TORONTO — The future is now for Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley. Barnes and Quickley had new deals with the Toronto Raptors officially announced on Monday, locking up the team's young core for at least the next three seasons.
Federal fisheries minister calls for review of arrest, treatment of Mi'kmaq fishers

Federal fisheries minister calls for review of arrest, treatment of Mi'kmaq fishers

HALIFAX — The federal Fisheries Department has called an external review into the conduct of its officers who allegedly arrested and dropped off two Indigenous men at a Nova Scotia gas station without shoes or phones.
University of Guelph issues trespass notice to pro-Palestinian protest encampment

University of Guelph issues trespass notice to pro-Palestinian protest encampment

GUELPH, Ont. — The University of Guelph says it has issued a trespass notice to pro-Palestinian protesters who set up camp on school grounds more than a month ago.

AirBoss of America Corp. to conduct strategic review of alternatives

NEWMARKET, Ont. — AirBoss of America Corp. says it has hired a financial adviser to help in a strategic review of alternatives. The company says the review may include acquisitions, divestures and various structural and financing options.
Sex assault case of billionaire businessman Frank Stronach back in court in October

Sex assault case of billionaire businessman Frank Stronach back in court in October

BRAMPTON, Ont. — The case of billionaire businessman Frank Stronach, who is accused of sexually assaulting 10 complainants, is due to return to a Brampton, Ont., court on Oct. 7.
Snap election unlikely in Canada as European campaigns send incumbents packing

Snap election unlikely in Canada as European campaigns send incumbents packing

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau turned heads internationally in 2021 when he called a snap election during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trudeau to mark 75th anniversary of NATO alliance in Washington

Trudeau to mark 75th anniversary of NATO alliance in Washington

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to arrive in Washington, D.C., today to mark the 75th anniversary of the NATO military alliance.
No music, dimmed lights help shoppers during sensory-friendly hours at retailers

No music, dimmed lights help shoppers during sensory-friendly hours at retailers

VAUGHAN, Ont. — It’s a Tuesday morning at a Walmart just north of Toronto and there’s a sense of calm hanging over the store.
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