Poilievre wants a 'carbon tax election,' Liberals say bring it on

Amid a week of heavy political scrutiny over Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's exclusive carbon-price carve-out for home heating oil, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pushing for 'a carbon tax election.' Speaking to his caucus, he called on Trudeau to pause the carbon tax on all home heating until Canadians go to the polls.

Elderly pedestrian struck by vehicle in Markham dies in hospital

A 79-year-old woman who was struck by the driver of a vehicle in Markham on Sunday afternoon has died in hospital, police say.
Teen facing charges in single-vehicle collision that killed two people

A teenager is facing dangerous driving causing death charges for a crash that killed two people near Tillsonburg earlier this year.
Here’s what’s driving a potential 5.4% to 13% property tax increase in London next year

Already facing affordability challenges, Londoners might be digging much, much deeper to cover property tax increases in the 2024-2027 Draft Municipal Budget.
Senior women sought after LCBO thefts

LaSalle police are asking the public for help identifying two women linked to two separate theft incidents from a local liquor store.
Late fall storm brings gusts above 100 km/h and record high temperatures

A strong low pressure system is passing through northern New Brunswick towards the Gaspe Peninsula in Quebec on Monday.
'I know I messed up': House Speaker Fergus challenged by MPs probing video controversy

A repentant Greg Fergus testified Monday before his peers about what he says was his unintentional participation in a partisan provincial Liberal party event in early December, telling MPs that as the House of Commons Speaker, he knows he 'messed up.'
Could Sarnia, Ont. be the next destination for Hollywood films?

The City of Sarnia is looking to catch the eye of movie studios through a new initiative designed to make it easier for production companies to film. If approved, the city is hopeful it will attract major productions.
SJHL coach, player both suspended following Saturday night game in Nipawin

Estevan Bruins head coach, Jason Tatarnic, has been suspended indefinitely for his alleged actions during the team's latest game against the Nipawin Hawks.
Traffic stop in Whitewater Region leads to drug, gun seizure: OPP

Ontario Provincial Police say a North Algona-Wilberforce man is facing several charges after a traffic stop in Whitewater Region last week.