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Canadian Civil Liberties Association files lawsuit over Quayside project

TORONTO – The Canadian Civil Liberties Association launched a lawsuit Tuesday against all three levels of government involved in a …

Ontario looks at merging ambulance services; Ford says service will not go down

TORONTO – Ontario is looking at merging ambulance services, but the premier is guaranteeing that the move will not result …

Ford government won’t work with federal Liberals on building projects: Trudeau

KITCHENER, Ont. – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government of dragging its feet on vital infrastructure spending …

Manitoba’s governing PCs have more than $1 million cash in bank, NDP much less

WINNIPEG – With a possible early election looming, Manitoba’s governing Progressive Conservatives have a lot more money in their war …

Premier Doug Ford tells teachers not to strike as contract talks near

MARKHAM, Ont. – Premier Doug Ford warned teachers Tuesday not to “pull this strike nonsense,” with a likely challenging round …

Canada Post forecasts continuing sector losses despite booming parcel deliveries

OTTAWA – Parcel delivery is booming, but Canada Post says it will struggle to meet its government-mandated goal of self-sustainability …

Trudeau pressed for budget bill changes to beef up proposed ‘right to housing’

Ontario ‘alarmist’ over federal powers if carbon pricing law stands, court hears

TORONTO – Ontario is being alarmist in its fight against Ottawa’s carbon pricing law by suggesting the federal government is …

High end hostels offer ‘flashpackers’ affordable luxuries, social connection

Back in the day, the best backpackers could expect from a hostel was a rock-hard bunk bed, a grimy shared …

TSX rises on gains in financial and materials sectors; U.S. down on day

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index rose to within striking distance of an all-time high, while U.S. markets fell on …