Ontario News

TORONTO — Descartes Systems Group has acquired BoxTop Technologies Ltd., a maker of software for small- to mid-sized logistics services companies, for US$13 million.

TORONTO — The father of a 15-year-old Ontario boy who was killed by a 200-pound soccer net says he is honoured that a new provincial law is named for his son, though he would trade everything to be oblivious to the dangers of such nets and have his s

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Former federal member of Parliament Carolyn Parrish has been elected mayor of Mississauga, Ont. from a field a 16 candidates.

NEWMARKET, Ont. — For one night at least, Mirella Alves wore an Oilers jersey over her blue Toronto Maple Leafs hoodie. It was the least she could do to support Connor McDavid, the pride of her longtime hometown.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he's taking an optimistic approach after Europeans made a lurch to the far-right in continental elections that could impact Canada's trade and climate policies.

OTTAWA — Canada's leading research universities warn that a proposed foreign influence transparency registry could have an unintended "chilling effect" on international partnerships, meaning Canada misses out on cutting-edge opportunities.

OTTAWA — The Liberals support an effort to have the foreign interference inquiry investigate allegations against MPs, Democratic Institutions Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Monday.

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. has scored "milestone" multi-year deals that will see it scoop the Canadian rights to several lifestyle brands from Corus Entertainment and Bell Media in the new year, including HGTV, Food Network and Discovery.

TORONTO — Negotiations between the University of Toronto and protesters behind a pro-Palestinian encampment appeared stalled Monday as the school said its latest offer had been rejected and demonstrators accused administrators of not taking the talks

OTTAWA — Two First Nations have launched a court application against the lawyers who helped bring forward a $10-billion settlement with Canada and Ontario, saying the $510 million they're set to be paid is too much.