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Six infants born with congenital measles in Ontario from unvaccinated mothers

Six infants born with congenital measles in Ontario from unvaccinated mothers

TORONTO — Ontario's chief medical officer of health says six infants have been born with congenital measles since an outbreak began last fall, adding they were infected in the womb through mothers who were not vaccinated. Dr.
Two men drown in Sturgeon Lake after canoe capsizes: Ontario Provincial Police

Two men drown in Sturgeon Lake after canoe capsizes: Ontario Provincial Police

KAWARTHA LAKES — Ontario Provincial Police say two men have died after their canoe capsized in the Kawartha Lakes area Sunday afternoon. OPP say emergency responders were dispatched to a boat accident on Sturgeon Lake just after 3 p.m.
'Uphill battle': Criminal Code must include definition for femicide, advocates say

'Uphill battle': Criminal Code must include definition for femicide, advocates say

TORONTO — As police in Ontario increasingly investigate killings of women and girls as femicides, advocates say a firm definition of the term must be embedded in the Criminal Code.
One dead after Saturday night shooting in Toronto's west end: police

One dead after Saturday night shooting in Toronto's west end: police

A male in his teens is dead after a shooting in Toronto's west end on Saturday night, police said. Police said they responded to reports of a shooting in the area of Emmett Avenue and Jane Street just after 10 p.m.
McIntosh sets world record in 400M freestyle at Canadian Swimming Trials

McIntosh sets world record in 400M freestyle at Canadian Swimming Trials

VICTORIA — Swimming star Summer McIntosh of Toronto set a world record in the 400-metre freestyle event on Saturday while competing in the Bell Canadian Swimming Trials in Victoria. McIntosh posted a time of three minutes, 54.
Dedrick Mills, Vernon Adams Jr., spur Stampeders to 38-26 win over Tiger-Cats

Dedrick Mills, Vernon Adams Jr., spur Stampeders to 38-26 win over Tiger-Cats

CALGARY — Dedrick Mills scored one touchdown in the 2024 CFL season. He started 2025 with three in a single game for the Calgary Stampeders. The Stampeders downed the visiting Hamilton Tiger-Cats 38-26 in the season-opener for both clubs Saturday.
Canada's Matthew Anderson enjoying taste of life on PGA Tour at RBC Canadian Open

Canada's Matthew Anderson enjoying taste of life on PGA Tour at RBC Canadian Open

CALEDON — Matthew Anderson could get used to this kind of treatment. The Mississauga, Ont.
'He's a battler': Veteran forward Corey Perry playing key role for Oilers

'He's a battler': Veteran forward Corey Perry playing key role for Oilers

EDMONTON — Mark Hunter remembers pulling Corey Perry aside for a chat. The co-owner and general manager of the Ontario Hockey League's London Knights wanted to make sure his player understood the consequences.
Woman dead, six-year-old daughter injured after highway crash: OPP

Woman dead, six-year-old daughter injured after highway crash: OPP

Ontario Provincial Police say a woman is dead and her six-year-old daughter is injured after a two-vehicle highway crash in Milton, Ont., on Saturday morning. Police say it happened just after 10 a.m. on Highway 401 near James Snow Parkway.
Much of Ontario remains under smoke warnings amid wildfires: Environment Canada

Much of Ontario remains under smoke warnings amid wildfires: Environment Canada

Much of Ontario remains under special air quality statements or warnings today amid smoke from wildfires burning in other parts of Canada.