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No 'marriage tax' for Ontario despite suggestions to the contrary, government says

No 'marriage tax' for Ontario despite suggestions to the contrary, government says

TORONTO — Accusations the Ontario government is looking to slap a tax on marriage by shutting down the ability to take on the surname of a spouse is based on misinformation, the province said Thursday.
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Police dismantle far-reaching alleged Toronto gang, arrest more than 100 people

Police dismantle far-reaching alleged Toronto gang, arrest more than 100 people

TORONTO — A year-long investigation that began as a probe into an alleged Toronto gang has led to more than 100 arrests across Ontario for crimes that include murder, drug trafficking and firearms offences, police said Thursday.
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Two charged after allegedly stealing seven puppies from Oshawa, Ont., apartment

Two charged after allegedly stealing seven puppies from Oshawa, Ont., apartment

OSHAWA, Ont. — Durham Region police say two people are facing charges after allegedly stealing seven puppies from an apartment in Oshawa, Ont. Officers say a woman reported a break-in at her apartment on Sept. 18.
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Homicide detectives working to identify woman whose body was pulled from lake

Homicide detectives working to identify woman whose body was pulled from lake

GEORGINA, Ont. — Homicide detectives are working to identify a woman whose body was pulled from the waters of Lake Simcoe two months ago. York police say officers were called to the docks near Lake Drive North in the Georgina, Ont.
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TTC to expand its mask giveaway program with focus on bus network

TTC to expand its mask giveaway program with focus on bus network

TORONTO — The Toronto Transit Commission says it's going to expand its mask giveaway program next week with a focus on its bus network.
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Ho, no, no: Experts advise preparing for a scaled-back COVID holiday season

Ho, no, no: Experts advise preparing for a scaled-back COVID holiday season

TORONTO — It's unlikely most Canadians will enjoy a holly jolly Christmas season of gatherings, carolling and travel, say public health experts who encourage those who revel in holiday traditions to accept more sacrifices ahead.
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Ford says Ontario's COVID-19 numbers 'moving in right direction'

Ford says Ontario's COVID-19 numbers 'moving in right direction'

TORONTO — Ontario's newest COVID-19 projections will show numbers "moving in the right direction," Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday as he warned residents not to ease up on physical distancing and other health measures.
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Toronto mayor asks city's public health unit for gym reopening plan

Toronto mayor asks city's public health unit for gym reopening plan

Toronto's public health unit is developing a plan to safety reopen the city's gyms when the province allows them to operate again, the mayor said Wednesday, noting that the facilities will be increasingly important in the winter months.
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Liberals criticized for suggesting Quebec's COVID response leading to social unrest

Liberals criticized for suggesting Quebec's COVID response leading to social unrest

MONTREAL — Opposition parties are being irresponsible for suggesting government efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 could lead to civil disobedience, Quebec's deputy premier said Wednesday.
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Police search for missing 15-year-old boy, last seen Friday in Bradford, Ont.

Police search for missing 15-year-old boy, last seen Friday in Bradford, Ont.

BRADFORD, Ont. — Police are urging residents of Bradford, Ont., to check their backyards for a teen who went missing five days ago. South Simcoe Police say 15-year-old Siem Zerezghi was last seen at his home on Friday evening.
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