Ontario News

Ontario's police watchdog says it's investigating the death of a man who was involved in an exchange of gunfire with police in cottage country.

TORONTO — Scottie Barnes leaned back in his chair, ran his hands through his hair, looked around the room and grinned when asked about the 2025-26 Toronto Raptors. “My expectations for the team? I expect us to be really good," said Barnes.

TORONTO — The members of Ontario's legislature have chosen Donna Skelly as the province's first female Speaker, a milestone she calls remarkable, if not many years too late.

They're teammates now with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, but Tim White wants a lot more than just friendship from Kenny Lawler this season.

TORONTO — Toronto's largest public park says its famous cherry blossom trees are showing their first signs of impending bloom.

Police say an Ontario religious teacher has been charged in a series of sexual assaults involving two victims. York Regional Police say the 44-year-old man taught religious classes at a residential property in Pickering, Ont.

MISSISSAUGA — Police say a man from Mississauga, Ont., is facing animal cruelty charges after several puppies were found either dead or mutilated.

Police say the body of a scuba diver who disappeared in the water in Kingston, Ont., has been found.

LISTOWEL — Even casual golf fans in Listowel, Ont., were invested in Corey Conners's run at the Masters.

TORONTO — With its third draw in a row against in-form opposition, Toronto FC is no longer losing games. But it is still looking for its first win of the MLS season.