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Millard asks court why he would be 'sloppy and careless' if he planned to kill Bosma

Millard asks court why he would be 'sloppy and careless' if he planned to kill Bosma

TORONTO — Multiple murderer Dellen Millard said he was cast as the "perfect villain" in Tim Bosma's murder, asking Ontario's highest court Wednesday why he would be so "sloppy and careless" if he had planned to kill the 32-year-old father.
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Milton, Ont., woman allegedly attacked family member with chemical before robbing her

Milton, Ont., woman allegedly attacked family member with chemical before robbing her

MILTON, Ont. — Halton Region police say they have arrested a woman who allegedly threw an unknown chemical on a family member before stealing her phone last week. Police say a woman was walking in Milton, Ont.
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Ontario plans to require women-only bathrooms on large construction sites

Ontario plans to require women-only bathrooms on large construction sites

TORONTO — Ontario's labour minister is aiming to solve an excrement predicament.
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Ontario not effectively protecting boreal caribou habitat: federal minister

Ontario not effectively protecting boreal caribou habitat: federal minister

Ontario is failing to effectively protect some of the critical habitat for boreal caribou, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault has warned in a letter to the province obtained by The Canadian Press.
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Ontario NDP expected to recapture Horwath's old Hamilton riding in byelection

Ontario NDP expected to recapture Horwath's old Hamilton riding in byelection

TORONTO — A downtown Hamilton riding held for many years by former Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath is expected to remain in the party's hands after a byelection Thursday, despite their candidate being put on the defensive over some of her activism.
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As Toronto police end overtime patrols on transit, some commuters unsure of results

As Toronto police end overtime patrols on transit, some commuters unsure of results

TORONTO — A day after Toronto police said they were ending extra patrols on city transit, some residents said they were unsure how much of an effect the measure had on public safety.
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Court denies Millard request to adjourn appeal on conviction for murdering his father

Court denies Millard request to adjourn appeal on conviction for murdering his father

TORONTO — Ontario's highest court has denied a request from multiple murderer Dellen Millard to adjourn a hearing for an appeal of one of his convictions.
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Ottawa councillor denounces police wearing 'thin blue line' symbol on hockey jerseys

Ottawa councillor denounces police wearing 'thin blue line' symbol on hockey jerseys

Ottawa police are facing criticism after officers wore the "thin blue line" symbol on their jerseys at a charity hockey game over the weekend.
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Parents of adults with severe autism say they're 'terrified' for their futures

Parents of adults with severe autism say they're 'terrified' for their futures

Andrew Kavchak's decision to retire was less about taking time for himself, and more about taking care of his 22-year-old son, Steven, who has severe autism.
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Libraries ask for Ontario-wide digital system to ensure equal access to materials

Libraries ask for Ontario-wide digital system to ensure equal access to materials

TORONTO — Ontario's libraries are asking the government to create a provincewide digital public library, to ensure residents in smaller municipalities have the same access to materials as people in large, urban centres.
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