4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (293+ words) Western Standard TORONTO " A Toronto police officer has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in Niagara Falls, last summer, Ontario's police watchdog said Wednesday. The Special Investigations Unit said Const Andrew Lawson faces…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago  (315+ words) Western Standard TORONTO " The Ontario government has introduced proposed legislative changes aimed at reducing costs for workers and increasing oversight in the entertainment industry. The measures include amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 that would prohibit employers from requiring workers…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (453+ words) TORONTO " Ontario Premier Doug Ford promoted the return of passenger rail service in northeastern Ontario during a press conference in North Bay, highlighting infrastructure investments and economic priorities while responding to questions on environmental policy, transit planning and intergovernmental relations....

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (312+ words) Western Standard A civilian employee of the Calgary Police Service is facing multiple charges after allegedly accessing confidential police databases for personal reasons, in what officials say is a serious breach of public trust. The charges stem from an investigation…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (288+ words) Coalition challenges Ontario law creating 'lawless zones'Western Standard A coalition of public interest and environmental groups has launched a constitutional challenge against Ontario's Special Economic Zones Act, calling it an unprecedented expansion of cabinet power that bypasses democratic oversight. Ecojustice,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (196+ words) Western Standard The law also bars the use of insider information to advance private interests. Despite those provisions, Champagne spoke in detail about efforts to advance the project, including securing regional routing decisions At no point in his testimony did…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (359+ words) TORONTO " Ontario's 2026 budget outlines a significant overhaul of the province's alcohol system, combining expanded retail access with a new centralized wholesale model that is expected to reshape how alcohol is distributed and sold. At the centre of the changes is…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (377+ words) Western Standard TORONTO " A majority of Ontarians say they want greater transparency from their provincial government, according to a new survey that also shows a closely contested political race. The poll, conducted by Liaison Strategies in late March, suggests public…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (480+ words) Western Standard CALGARY " A BC MLA is hoping to change what a "catastrophic injury" means under their no-fault car insurance system, Enhanced Care, since injured victims of at-fault crashes are not getting the compensation they need. This is an issue…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (283+ words) BREAKING: Alberta pushes constitutional change to gain say in judge appointments'Western Standard Alberta's government is moving to challenge Ottawa's control over judicial appointments, introducing a motion calling for constitutional changes that would give the province a direct role in selecting…...