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Liberals to expand eligibility for dental care program

Liberals to expand eligibility for dental care program

OTTAWA — The federal health minister says that as of May, all eligible Canadians will be able to apply for the federal dental care program.
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Three teenage boys injured after shooting in city's east end: Toronto police

Toronto police say three teenage boys were injured after a shooting in the city's east end Friday night. Police followed up on reports of gunshots on Jones Ave and Strathcona Ave at around 10:45 p.m. and found two male youths with injuries.
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RCMP unit that helps flag threats to PM faces 'numerous challenges': internal report

RCMP unit that helps flag threats to PM faces 'numerous challenges': internal report

OTTAWA — Members of an RCMP unit that helps to protect the prime minister and other public figures face a risk of burnout due to a heavy workload and limited resources, says a newly released internal evaluation report.
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OHL: Jack Pridham's winner lifts Rangers to 3-2 victory over Attack

KITCHENER, Ont. — Jack Pridham netted the game-winning goal at 13:40 of the third period to lift the Kitchener Rangers to a 3-2 win over the Owen Sound Attack on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action.
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Carney, premiers seeking plan for national energy, trade corridor

Carney, premiers seeking plan for national energy, trade corridor

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he and the country's premiers agreed today to work on a plan to develop a national trade and energy corridor. Carney and the premiers are meeting in Ottawa to deal with what he called a "crisis" caused by U.S.
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Toronto police make arrest in fatal attack on homeless man outside U of T building

Toronto police make arrest in fatal attack on homeless man outside U of T building

TORONTO — Toronto police say a 31-year-old man is facing a first-degree murder charge in an alleged random attack on a homeless man outside a University of Toronto building.
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Judicial recounts slightly increase margins in two tight Ontario election races

Judicial recounts slightly increase margins in two tight Ontario election races

TORONTO — Elections Ontario says the results have now been certified in two ridings that were subject to judicial recounts in last month's provincial election.
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Giménez drives in four, Berríos solid as Blue Jays beat Phillies 11-7

Giménez drives in four, Berríos solid as Blue Jays beat Phillies 11-7

DUNEDIN — Andrés Giménez hit a three-run homer, José Berríos pitched five-plus solid innings and the Toronto Blue Jays held on for an 11-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in spring-training action Friday.
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S&P/TSX composite down nearly 100 points, U.S. stock markets up

S&P/TSX composite down nearly 100 points, U.S. stock markets up

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down almost 100 points Friday, as industrials, base metals and telecom led the way lower, while U.S. markets were up, recovering losses from earlier in the day. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 91.
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Hudson's Bay to liquidate all but six stores starting Monday

Hudson's Bay to liquidate all but six stores starting Monday

TORONTO — After a week spent seeking a lifeline, Canada’s oldest company has found a way to keep six of its stores open — for now — but will begin liquidating the remainder on Monday.
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