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Liberals’ national campaign director Jeremy Broadhurst resigns

Liberals’ national campaign director Jeremy Broadhurst resigns

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is suddenly without the assistance of one of his longest advisers just as the threat of being forced into an early election has been heightened.
Ottawa gives Via Rail 30 days to make changes after passengers stranded

Ottawa gives Via Rail 30 days to make changes after passengers stranded

OTTAWA — Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez has given Via Rail a deadline to make some changes following a train delay that left passengers stranded over the weekend.
Midnight Mascot installed as early favourite for $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes

Midnight Mascot installed as early favourite for $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes

FORT ERIE, Ont. — Midnight Mascot has been installed as the early 5-2 favourite for the $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes. The second jewel of the OLG Triple Crown will be run Tuesday at Fort Erie Racetrack. Midnight Mascot received the No.
S&P/TSX composite moves lower Thursday, U.S. stock markets mixed ahead of jobs data

S&P/TSX composite moves lower Thursday, U.S. stock markets mixed ahead of jobs data

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower on Thursday as energy, industrial and tech stocks weighed on Bay St., while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 52.48 points at 22,988.28.
In message of hope, Singh says challenge ahead is convincing people NDP can win

In message of hope, Singh says challenge ahead is convincing people NDP can win

OTTAWA — Jagmeet Singh brought a message of hope Thursday in his first speech following the NDP's exit from its supply and confidence deal with the minority Liberals, who portrayed his move as a bow to Conservative wishes.
'Principal architect' of Morrisseau mass forgeries sentenced to five years in prison

'Principal architect' of Morrisseau mass forgeries sentenced to five years in prison

Mass forgeries of Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau's paintings have caused irreparable harm to the trailblazer's legacy — and to First Nations art writ large, an Ontario judge acknowledged Thursday in sentencing one of the ringleaders of a sprawli
The Toronto International Film Festival is kicking off. Here are 5 things to look for this year

The Toronto International Film Festival is kicking off. Here are 5 things to look for this year

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto International Film Festival is the clean-up hitter of the fall festival circuit.
Oversight, communication failures beset police vulnerable persons registry: ombudsman

Oversight, communication failures beset police vulnerable persons registry: ombudsman

TORONTO — Toronto's ombudsman says a police registry intended to help officers support people with different needs and conditions has been beset by communication failures and poor management.
Leafs sign defenceman Marshall Rifai to two-year contract extension

Leafs sign defenceman Marshall Rifai to two-year contract extension

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Marshall Rifai to a two-year contract extension, the club announced Thursday. The deal begins in 2025-26 and carries an average annual value of US$775,000.
Ontario ombudsman investigating child welfare placements in motels

Ontario ombudsman investigating child welfare placements in motels

TORONTO — Ontario's ombudsman is launching an investigation into the practice of child welfare agencies placing children and teens in hotels, motels, offices and trailers.
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