Articles

'Like a permanent barrier': Ontario urged to change hiring rules for people with criminal records

‘Like a permanent barrier’: Ontario urged to change hiring rules for people with criminal records

More than one million people in Ontario have a criminal record. For many, the record causes barriers when it comes to finding meaningful work. An organization known for advocating for the betterment of those who’ve been previously incarcerated or have a record, has put forward new recommendations that could help ease their transition into the workforce.

Read More »
Books, Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Human Interest

May 6, 2026

Nicole Thompson

These are the finalists for the Amazon Canada First Novel Award

TORONTO — “Endling” author Maria Reva and “Small Ceremonies” writer…

Read More >

Ted Turner, founder of CNN, dead at 87
Star

May 6, 2026

Ted Turner, founder of CNN, dead at 87

Ted Turner, ​the brash sportsman and entrepreneur whose ambition and…

Read More >

Canadian sues U.S. Homeland Security, which allegedly sought his Google data after critical social media posts
Star

May 6, 2026

Canadian sues U.S. Homeland Security, which allegedly sought his Google data after critical social media posts

A Canadian is fighting back in U.S. federal court over…

Read More >

She's gone up against the WNBA's best. Now Toronto Tempo fans get to see Marina Mabrey battle for them
Star

May 6, 2026

She’s gone up against the WNBA’s best. Now Toronto Tempo fans get to see Marina Mabrey battle for them

The Toronto Tempo has been built in star player Marina…

Read More >

Call for more addiction treatments in northern Ontario as overdose deaths reach 'unprecedented' level
Star

May 6, 2026

Call for more addiction treatments in northern Ontario as overdose deaths reach ‘unprecedented’ level

More treatments for addictions are needed as northern Ontario communities…

Read More >

Disaster, Justice, Ontario/Quebec

May 5, 2026

Two dead, one injured in Lambton County collision: OPP

Provincial police say two people have died and another was…

Read More >

Justice, Ontario/Quebec

May 5, 2026

Man charged with murder in Toronto shooting is former police officer: OPP

TORONTO — Ontario Provincial Police say a man charged with…

Read More >

Justice, Ontario/Quebec

May 5, 2026

Maan Alhmidi and Paola Loriggio

Ontario women found guilty of killing boy in their care and confining his sibling

MILTON — Two Ontario women hated and resented two young…

Read More >

Sports

May 5, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic already looking ahead to next season

TORONTO — As far as Darko Rajakovic is concerned, there…

Read More >