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Former CMW president resolves 'miscommunication' with buyers that led to legal action

Former CMW president resolves 'miscommunication' with buyers that led to legal action

TORONTO — The former president of Canadian Music Week says legal action he launched over what he characterizes as a "miscommunication" with the festival's new owners has been resolved.
Three foreign nationals arrested after crossing border in Fort Erie, Ont.: RCMP

Three foreign nationals arrested after crossing border in Fort Erie, Ont.: RCMP

FORT ERIE — The RCMP say three foreign nationals were arrested after attempting to enter Canada last month via a train bridge in Fort Erie, Ont.
Supreme Court won't hear province's appeal in youth-led Ontario climate case

Supreme Court won't hear province's appeal in youth-led Ontario climate case

Canada's top court has dismissed Ontario's request to weigh in on a major challenge to its climate plan brought by a group of young activists. The decision released on Thursday means the case will be revived with a new hearing in the lower courts.
Alejandro Kirk helps Blue Jays shake off slump with homer, game-winning RBI single

Alejandro Kirk helps Blue Jays shake off slump with homer, game-winning RBI single

TORONTO — Some Major League Baseball players would be offended if the opposing team intentionally walked the two hitters ahead of them to load the bases in extra innings. But not Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk.

Knights complete sweep with 4-2 win over Rangers, advance to OHL finals

KITCHENER — Sam Dickinson had a goal and an assist as the London Knights defeated the Kitchener Rangers 4-2 to complete the sweep on Wednesday in the Ontario Hockey League Western Conference Championship.
Nenshi says Alberta premier's efforts backfired on the federal Conservative party

Nenshi says Alberta premier's efforts backfired on the federal Conservative party

EDMONTON — In the wake of a federal election that saw the Liberals form a minority government, Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says it's clear Premier Danielle Smith's efforts to defuse a cross-border trade war backfired on the federal Conservative
Thousands without power after Ontario thunderstorms, high winds

Thousands without power after Ontario thunderstorms, high winds

TORONTO — A powerful storm Tuesday evening toppled trees and power lines in Ontario, where thousands remained without power Wednesday afternoon. A Hydro One outage map indicated approximately 30,000 customers were without power.
Doug Ford floats idea of electing judges in rant on bail reform

Doug Ford floats idea of electing judges in rant on bail reform

Ontario Premier Doug Ford blasted judges in the province whom he perceives as being soft on crime, and floated ideas on Wednesday such as electing judges and offering them payouts to retire early.
Police investigate fatal shooting in Burlington, Ont., restaurant parking lot

Police investigate fatal shooting in Burlington, Ont., restaurant parking lot

Police west of Toronto are searching for possible suspects after a fatal shooting outside a popular chain restaurant.
Canada's top court to decide whether to hear a trailblazing youth-led climate case

Canada's top court to decide whether to hear a trailblazing youth-led climate case

TORONTO — Canada's highest court is set to decide whether it will hear arguments in a trailblazing climate change lawsuit that could clarify whether governments are constitutionally required to tackle planet-warming emissions.