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Battery module production begins at NextStar Energy plant in Windsor

Battery module production begins at NextStar Energy plant in Windsor

WINDSOR, Ont. — NextStar Energy says it has begun production on battery modules at a southwestern Ontario plant.
Toronto transit agency report proposes winter ban on e-bikes over fire safety worries

Toronto transit agency report proposes winter ban on e-bikes over fire safety worries

A report set to go before the Toronto Transit Commission board next week is proposing a seasonal ban on electric bikes and scooters over potential fire hazards.
Abdelrazik wipes away tears in court as he recounts time in Sudanese detention

Abdelrazik wipes away tears in court as he recounts time in Sudanese detention

OTTAWA — Abousfian Abdelrazik wiped away tears as he told a court Tuesday about being imprisoned in Sudan two decades ago.
Justin Trudeau says his leadership is not in danger as Liberals brace for revolt

Justin Trudeau says his leadership is not in danger as Liberals brace for revolt

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his leadership of the Liberal party is not in danger, even as members of his caucus prepare to confront him Wednesday in the hopes of convincing him to step down.
S&P/TSX composite down less than 10 points Tuesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite down less than 10 points Tuesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down less than 10 points in Tuesday trading ahead of an interest rate announcement on Wednesday, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 6.63 points at 24,716.70.
Retiring early hurts financial resiliency, Manulife survey shows

Retiring early hurts financial resiliency, Manulife survey shows

TORONTO — A Manulife report says retiree experiences vary significantly based on when a person retired, and whether it was planned or earlier than expected.
Toronto's winter plan for homeless people is 'disappointing,' housing advocate says

Toronto's winter plan for homeless people is 'disappointing,' housing advocate says

TORONTO — A housing advocate is calling the City of Toronto's winter plan to support homeless people "disappointing," saying it doesn't go far enough for thousands who are currently on the streets and fails to address the city's worsening housing cri
Auditor general will probe government contracts with ArriveCan app contractor

Auditor general will probe government contracts with ArriveCan app contractor

OTTAWA — The federal auditor general will probe all government contracts given to the company that was behind the controversial ArriveCan app.
Police investigate multiple 'large-scale' butter thefts in Guelph, Ont.

Police investigate multiple 'large-scale' butter thefts in Guelph, Ont.

GUELPH, Ont. — Police in Guelph, Ont., say large quantities of butter were recently stolen from two grocery stores – the latest in a series of butter thefts reported in the city this year.
Ontario aiming to become energy superpower, Energy Minister Stephen Lecce says

Ontario aiming to become energy superpower, Energy Minister Stephen Lecce says

TORONTO — Ontario's energy minister wants the province's electricity system to not just be able to meet an expected 75 per cent increase in demand, but to exceed it and be able to sell excess power to other jurisdictions, promising details in a forth
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