Ontario News

TORONTO — The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says small business confidence dropped to an all-time low in March as the trade war with the U.S. ramped up, with the outlook further darkened by new Chinese tariffs.

Ontario has seen another sharp increase in measles cases over the last week as the highly infectious disease spreads among mostly unvaccinated people. Public Health Ontario is reporting 470 measles cases since an outbreak began in October.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman John Prokop to a one-year contract, the NHL club announced Thursday. His contract will begin in the 2025-26 season.

TORONTO — The Public Health Agency of Canada says a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled mini pastries that infected 79 people appears to be over. The federal health agency says its investigation identified Sweet Cream brand mini pastries and D.

TORONTO — The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board earned a return of 9.4 per cent for 2024, helped by returns across its public equity, venture growth, credit and inflation-sensitive assets. The result was up from a return of 1.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to call a federal election on Sunday for a vote as early as April 28. Sources would not confirm the specific date of the vote, but federal campaigns must run at least 37 days.

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre wants to create what he calls "shovel ready zones" that would have pre-approved permits for major projects resources or energy projects.

Jenna Buglioni wants to throw her gloves and stick in the air in celebration as a Buckeye one last time. The 23-year-old from Port Moody, B.C.

The number of local news outlets has been in significant decline in Canada, leaving suburban residents in particular "starving" for local coverage, a new report found — and creating gaps for misinformation to take hold.

TORONTO (AP) — Joseph Woll was outstanding in making 38 saves and Steven Lorentz scored short-handed early in the third period as the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Wednesday night.