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Jewish students say they don't feel safe, as MPs probe antisemitism at universities

Jewish students say they don't feel safe, as MPs probe antisemitism at universities

OTTAWA — Jewish students from major Canadian universities appeared on Parliament Hill Wednesday to raise the alarm about a rise in antisemitism on their campuses amid the Israel-Hamas war.
HUNTER, Rosemary Catherine (Whitehead)

HUNTER, Rosemary Catherine (Whitehead)

Rosemary Hunter, 81, of Fonthill, Ontario, died on Monday, May 6, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by family
U of T protesters say university giving them 'the runaround,' not addressing demands

U of T protesters say university giving them 'the runaround,' not addressing demands

TORONTO — At a pro-Palestinian protest encampment at the University of Toronto, organizers say some students are attending online summer classes from their tents, others are working on assignments from the site and some faculty supporting the demonst
ATCO subsidiary to build new Alberta pipeline to supply gas to petrochemical project

ATCO subsidiary to build new Alberta pipeline to supply gas to petrochemical project

CALGARY — Canadian Utilities Ltd., a subsidiary of Calgary-based holding company ATCO Ltd., plans to build a new, $2-billion natural gas pipeline in Alberta that will supply a massive net-zero petrochemical project being built northeast of Edmonton.
Public service unions promise 'summer of discontent' over in-office policy

Public service unions promise 'summer of discontent' over in-office policy

OTTAWA — Public service unions say they'll launch further legal challenges and grievances over new rules that federal employees must work from the office at least three days a week.
Nijjar murder suspect says he had Canadian study permit in immigration firm's video

Nijjar murder suspect says he had Canadian study permit in immigration firm's video

SURREY, B.C. — One of the Indian nationals accused of murdering British Columbia Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar says in a social media video that he received a Canadian study permit with the help of an Indian immigration consultancy.
VANDER WINDT, Christina 'Tini'

VANDER WINDT, Christina 'Tini'

Christina (Tini) VanderWindt (née VanderHout) on May 5, 2024. She will be missed by her two sons Jean-Paul and Walter, daughter-in-law Jennifer, grandchildren Ash, Jaden, and April
Rookie receiver Kevin Mital aiming for consistency with Toronto Argonauts

Rookie receiver Kevin Mital aiming for consistency with Toronto Argonauts

It didn't take Kevin Mital long to realize he's a professional football player now. The former Laval star was on the field Wednesday when the Toronto Argonauts opened rookie camp at the University of Guelph.
Spin Master gets boost from Melissa & Doug deal, sees slow spending through 2024

Spin Master gets boost from Melissa & Doug deal, sees slow spending through 2024

TORONTO — Spin Master Corp. says it continues to face challenges from inflation, higher interest rates and a slowdown in consumer spending, including on toys, that it predicts will remain through least the end of the year.
Health minister committed to fixing dental-care double standard: hygienists

Health minister committed to fixing dental-care double standard: hygienists

OTTAWA — A new national dental-care plan denies independent hygienists equal reimbursement for the same services offered in dentists' offices — and the federal health minister said this week he isn't convinced by the rationale that led to that dispar