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Man accused of killing OPP officer dies in hospital
The man accused of killing an Ontario Provincial Police officer in a shootout has died in hospital from injuries he sustained in the incident.
Ont. tax collectors to get severance — but keep jobs
More than 1,200 tax collectors will receive severance packages of up to $45,000 each when the harmonized sales tax takes effect on July 1. But instead of losing their jobs, they’ll become federal employees.
Tory deficit projections too rosy: budget watchdog
The office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer Kevin Page says it disagrees with the economic outlook presented in the Conservative government’s 2010 budget, and Ottawa will need to take additional fiscal steps to eliminate the deficit.
Warm, dry winter may bring summer problems
Balmy temperatures and snow-free sidewalks may have brought smiles to the faces of Canadians coast to coast over the past few months, but the record-setting winter conditions are causing consternation and anxiety for one senior Environment Canada climatologist.
Strong quakes torment Chile as president sworn in
A series of strong aftershocks from last month’s devastating quake rocked Chile as a new president was sworn into office and immediately urged coastal residents to move to higher ground in case of a tsunami.
Major League Soccer players endorse strike action
Major League Soccer players have overwhelmingly voted to authorize the first strike in the league’s history, which would wipe out openers scheduled to start March 25.
Rays’ pitcher leads club to 4-1 victory over Jays
A relaxed Andy Sonnanstine gave the Tampa Bay Rays a glimpse of the pitcher that helped them get to the World Series, as the Rays earned a 4-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Windsor ‘mastectomy’ surgeon has privileges restored
A doctor who performed mistaken mastectomies at a southwestern Ontario hospital had her privileges restored Thursday, after the hospital imposed conditions it determined would ensure patients are not put at risk.
Closed soup plant to get into hot dog business
A $3 million grant from the Ontario government will help turn the closed Campbell’s Soup plant in Listowel into a hot dog factory.
Early arrival key to managing holiday travel
The March break surge at Pearson International Airport got underway Thursday, and airport officials want to remind people of the new rules for air travel to the United States.
