Lost in the criticism of the premier’s plans to impose “strong mayors” on Toronto and Ottawa is that the idea is neither new nor surprising, Robert Benzie writes.

City councillors are asking the province to consider giving the municipality more control over matters such as taxation and housing.

The procession was met by police from various jurisdictions who pinned the bikers in with police cars and barricades.

Dias’ lawyer has questioned the probe’s credibility, noting the former union leader could not participate due to mental health and addiction issues.

“This was not spontaneous or in response to any perceived threat,” Crown attorney Amy Mountjoy said.

Jan. 6 panel will be focused on how Donald Trump’s lies fuelled the deadly U.S. Capitol attack, which he did nothing to stop but instead “gleefully” watched on television at the White House.

A proposed expansion to allow jets at Billy Bishop airport was scuttled by politicians years ago.

The Star also learned the telecommunications provider is planning to separate its wireless and cable networks in the wake of the debilitating outage.

A parliamentary committee will consider allegations the government interfered in the investigation of the deadliest shooting in Canadian history.

The program, which reimburses employers when employees are off sick with COVID, will be extended to March 2023. But employers can’t be reimbursed if the same worker gets COVID more than once.

Poilievre’s campaign claims to have sold upwards of 311,000 party memberships, and say Jean Charest wants another debate so he can reach them.

Ontario shelter costs rose 7.6 per cent between 2018 and 2021, according to Statistics Canada.

‘Aspects of the arrangement do not align with our government’s commitment to upholding human-rights standards or our dedication to pursuing social justice and equity for everyone,’ says B.C. Solicitor General.

The Liberal government set a target to bring in 40,000 Afghans and all spots have been filled, but many who aided the Canadian mission have yet to get a response from immigration officials.