MILWAUKEE–Several maritime groups say shipping on the Great Lakes could be disrupted this winter because of a shortage of U.S. Coast Guard icebreakers.

There have been at least six more reports of vandalism – including the cutting of brake lines and graffiti defacing houses – in Toronto's St. Paul's and Parkdale-High Park ridings.

On a sunny Monday afternoon in downtown Milton, Halton Conservative candidate Lisa Raitt walks down Main St. introducing herself to passers-by. Despite a gloomy economic forecast, she's decidedly optimistic.

Prime ministers in private are rarely a perfect fit with their public persona. Pierre Trudeau was a morning grouch and by the time Jean Chrétien left office he didn't have much in common with the little guy from Shawinigan.

Ontarians should brace themselves for a provincial budget deficit because of the global finance crisis, warns Finance Minister Dwight Duncan.

North American stock markets were still shaky Tuesday morning as eyes turned to efforts by central bankers to ease a credit crisis and head off an economic slump.

Ontario residents and institutions will likely soon be able to say they're sorry without fear that their apology could be used in a lawsuit against them.

Joseph Boyden and Rawi Hage of Montreal are among five finalists announced Monday for the $50,000 Giller Prize for Canadian literature.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed top draft pick Luke Schenn to a three-year, entry-level contract, general manager Cliff Fletcher announced Tuesday.

A new report tracking the quality of life in Toronto suggests the city is divided into haves and have-nots, especially when it comes to recent immigrants.

Ontario says it will consider Cdn Cancer Society call to regulate tanning beds

The feds suspected he may have been involved with a crime syndicate and in a string of beatings.

A bizarre charge in a strange case ends after a cold night in a Toronto neighbourhood.

Cooking in the quick zappers is convenient, but can it leave your family prone to food poisoning?

The 4 per cent property tax hike would be on top of the land transfer tax.

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Ali I haven't lost money because I haven't cashed out. I have suffered paper losses but given that the market is cyclical, I will recover when it picks up again. Yes, it will take time, but I have time so can wait. Meanwhile, I wish I had some extra cash to invest right now!

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Updated: Tue Oct. 07 2008 6:43:36 AM The Canadian Press

The U.S. Federal Reserve has announced a radical plan to buy massive amounts of short-term debts in a dramatic effort to break through a credit clog that is imperiling the economy.

A North York family received an unpleasant surprise Tuesday night when shots were fired into their home. The shooting happened just before 9:30 p.m. at a Toronto Community housing complex on Allenbury Gardens, near Don Mills Road and Sheppard Ave. East.

Thu, 2006-02-16 11:46. The Toronto Police Services board has voted unanimously in favour of new policies that mean Toronto police should ONLY ask immgration status if they have a bona fide reason for doing so.

Not since March have motorists in Toronto paid this little for gasoline. Today's most common price for lowest grade is $1.05.2. That's down 4.5 cents from Monday, but down about 33 cents from mid September's record.

The environment is one of the top three issues in this federal election, but the push to "go green" may put a family run autobody shop and gas station in the red. CFRB's Silvana Aceto, sat down with one of the owners who thinks a carbon tax could drive down business.