OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is getting a new top aide after Ian Todd announced plans to retire this summer.

Steve Outhouse will take on the role of chief of staff in addition to his job as Conservative campaign manager, while Aaron Wudrick will serve as deputy chief of staff.

In a letter to the Conservative caucus and staff in Poilievre’s office, Todd says he remains fully committed to the leader and the future of the Conservative movement.

He says he looks forward to the day Poilievre becomes prime minister and Canada

Toronto boasts some world class tourist attractions and sightseeing opportunities but along with the landmarks, there are an abundance of markets, malls and shopping districts to explore, that will give you a taste of the city’s local flair and flavours.

Whether it’s trendy shops, boutique offerings or a uniquely Toronto dish, this list will give you options and ideas for days.

St. Lawrence Market is Toronto’s oldest market and dates back to 1803. It is considered among the world’s best

As the FIFA World Cup approaches, hundreds of thousands of soccer fans are expected to descend on Toronto. For those looking to get the most of their trip to Ontario’s capital, here is a list of 10 tourist attractions you can’t miss when visiting the city.

If you are looking into going to multiple tourist attractions, Toronto offers the CityPass which includes the CN Tower and Ripley’s Aquarium and three of the following attractions of your choice: Royal Ontario Museum, Casa Loma, City Cruises Toronto

A Toronto Police Service (TPS) cruiser and a Toronto Fire truck were involved in separate collisions in parts of Scarborough on Tuesday.

The first incident involving a TPS cruiser took place at around 11:55 a.m. in the Finch Avenue East and Midland Avenue area.

A two-vehicle crash resulted in the cruiser smashing into a pole, toppling it.

Two officers were taken to hospital as a precaution with minor injuries.

The driver of the other vehicle, a man, was also taken to hospital

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a Whitby man who is accused of allegedly using technology to sexually exploit children.

OPP investigators executed a search warrant at a residence in Whitby on May 12 and several electronic devices were seized.

Mario Sultana, 67, was arrested and charged with agreement to commit a sexual offence against a person under 16 and making child sexual abuse and exploitation material.

After a bail hearing, Sultana was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on June 12

MONTREAL — Montreal police say two people will be fined for lighting fireworks in the city’s downtown after the Canadiens beat the Buffalo Sabres Monday night in Game 7.

Police did not give the amount of the fines, adding that the two people will receive the tickets at a later date.

Chief-Insp. David Shane had warned fans it’s forbidden to throw or possess fireworks or smoke-emitting devices during gatherings.

The decisive Game 7 was played in Buffalo, but the Bell Centre, home arena of the

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests Canadians are worried about sports betting becoming a problem.

Seven in 10 people who responded to a recent poll by the Angus Reid Institute said they’re worried about an increase in problem gambling.

Just under half of those surveyed said they think the rise of online betting is a bad thing.

The survey also looked to find out who is gambling on sports and found the highest rate of participation among men under age 55.

Just under half of the respondents who were betting on sports