Ontario News

OTTAWA — Mark Carney was elected to lead the Liberal party on Sunday and will soon become Canada's next prime minister. Carney captured 85.

OTTAWA — Canadian communications technology firm Mitel Networks says it's seeking protection from creditors in the United States in order to strike US$1.15 billion in debt from its balance sheet.

OTTAWA — The Conservative candidate for a northern Ontario riding has dropped out just weeks ahead of an expected election, citing issues with the local electoral district board.

CAMPBELLVILLE, Ont. — Unbeaten filly Chantilly was among 69 three-year-old pacers nominated Monday for the $1-million North America Cup, one of the premier events in harness racing. The Grade 1 race is slated for June 14 at Woodbine Mohawk Park.

TORONTO — Stock markets on both sides of the border took a steep tumble Monday as the reality of a U.S.

TORONTO — Three suspects remain at large after a mass shooting in east Toronto that injured 12 people last week. Police are continuing their investigation into the Friday night shooting at the Piper Arms pub in Scarborough.

REGINA — Saskatchewan is getting about $700 million as part of a settlement that will see three big tobacco companies pay out billions in compensation to provinces, territories and former smokers across the country.

Police say five men from the Greater Toronto Area have been charged in an investigation into commercial break-ins that saw hundreds of thousands of dollars in thefts in Guelph, Ont., and other areas.

TORONTO — The restructuring process Hudson's Bay kicked off Friday will likely see Canada's oldest company shrink as it works to stay alive.

TORONTO — RBC says it has laid off some employees as part of its "growth strategy.