Canada to join multinational fighter program in observer role: reports

Canada is eyeing observer status, which means getting access to inside information on the Global Combat Air Program before Ottawa decides on anything.

OPP recover Markham man’s body after falling off boat into Lake Muskoka

OPP officers say the 63-year-old Markham man fell off a boat near Walker's Point on Lake Muskoka Saturday afternoon.

5,000 firefighters battling blazes as Canada faces ‘intense’ wildfire season: Carney

Prime Minister Mark Carney says more than 5,000 firefighters and nearly 300 waterbombers and other aircraft are battling blazes as Canada experiences one of the worst wildfire seasons on record.

Ontario government expands emergency message system as nearly 200 wildfires rage

Ontario mayors, First Nations chiefs, police chiefs and other government and emergency management officials can now request that Alert Ready messages.

Legendary Toronto Blue Jays reliever Duane Ward dead at 62

A Blue Jays team statement said Duane Ward passed away of natural causes in Toronto. He was one of the most accomplished relievers in team history.

GO Transit Lakeshore lines on reduced frequency, other train trips could be impacted due to ‘crew constraints’

A Metrolinx statement said the GO Transit Lakeshore East and West train lines are operating on a 30-minute frequency on Sunday.

Ottawa to temporarily ban foreign nationals travelling from Congo over Ebola risk

The federal government says it will bar foreign nationals who set foot in Congo in the past 21 days from entry to Canada due to the risk of importing Ebola.

Toronto police identify North York stabbing victim, husband charged with 1st-degree murder

Toronto police officers say Vaughan resident Martin Ly, 28, was charged with first-degree murder and failure to comply with an undertaking.

Worker dead after incident on Flamboro Speedway racetrack, Hamilton police say

A Hamilton police statement says the Flamboro Speedway employee was injured after 'accident on the track' Saturday evening.

Female pedestrian hit by vehicle near Mississauga Hospital in life-threatening condition

Peel Regional Police officers say the incident happened close to Mississauga Hospital in the Hurontario Street and Queensway West area.