Ontario News

Ontario's police watchdog is investigating the death of a pedestrian in the province's Muskoka region who was allegedly hit by a police cruiser. Provincial police said the incident happened before 6 a.m. Sunday on Muskoka Road 169 in Bala, Ont.

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Montreal port The union representing longshore workers at the Port of Montreal are set to go on strike at two terminals on Monday.

OTTAWA — The government has just weeks to decide if it will meet the $16-billion demand from the Bloc Québécois to stave off an election for a few more months, but the stipulation may be at odds with the political and fiscal plans of the Liberals.

TORONTO — Toronto police say a stabbing in the city's east end Saturday night has left one person dead. Police say they responded to a report of a stabbing near Brimley Road and McNicoll Avenue in Scarborough around 6:45 p.m.

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. — Nick DeAngelis scored twice and added an assist to help the visiting Sudbury Wolves defeat the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds 6-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Saturday night.

OTTAWA — Canada is contributing $10 million for humanitarian assistance for civilians in Lebanon amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

TORONTO (AP) — Dane Myers hit a three-run homer and finished with a career-high five RBIs, Griffin Conine had three hits and an RBI and the Miami Marlins claimed a series against Toronto for the first time since 2009 with an 8-1 victory over the Blue

TORONTO — A forgettable Saturday afternoon for the Toronto Blue Jays provided a moment Nathan Lukes will always remember. The Blue Jays left-fielder hit his first career big-league homer in an 8-1 loss to the Miami Marlins.

TORONTO — Bob Geldof doesn't think Live Aid — or a global benefit concert of its size — could have the same impact today that it once did, but he hopes a new musical attached to his name might inspire younger people to take his lead in making a diffe

OTTAWA — Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge is set to make history by becoming the first openly lesbian cabinet minister to take parental leave when her wife gives birth in the coming weeks.