Cleveland-Cliffs says Stelco in 'full compliance' with commitments to Ottawa, wants to meet with Joly

Stelco’s Ohio-based parent company said in a news release on Tuesday morning that after "an exhaustive review of its compliance with each of its 34 undertakings," it is in "full compliance" with the obligations it made under the Investment Canada Act when it bought Stelco in 2024.
Plea for Cambridge vice-principal charged with child luring, sexual exploitation gets pushed to November

A plea for a vice-principal with the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) has been pushed to November following a family emergency for his defence lawyer. Michel Pleau, 50, from Cambridge was charged in February following a child luring and sexual exploitation investigation.
Big wins, shocking losses, and goodbye to a 46-year mayor: what to know about Ontario's 400+ elections

From a big night for women to a bad night for some Canada's longest-serving mayors, here are the key headlines and takeaways from the more than 400 municipal elections in Ontario on Monday.
Black smoke visible from downtown London as crews battle Arva recycling centre fire

A fire at a recycling centre north of London, Ont., sent a column of black smoke billowing into the sky on Tuesday afternoon, prompting fire officials in the city proper to issue a statement asking people within the city to stop calling 911.
These three women are the new faces on Ottawa city council

There will be three new people sitting around the table at Ottawa’s city hall this term. Chelsea Walton is the councillor-elect in Stittsville, Joanne Chianello is the councillor-elect in Kitchissippi, and Erin Coffin is the councillor-elect in Kanata South. All three women joined CBC's Rebecca Zandbergen in the Ottawa Morning studio.
Ottawa Votes 2026: Weekly panel discusses the outcome of the 2026 municipal election

Ottawa Morning's weekly municipal election panel was in the studio Tuesday to discuss the outcome of the municipal election. CBC’s Elyse Skura, journalism professor Jon Willing and Charlie Senack, managing editor of The Ottawa Lookout, talked about Monday's winners, losers, voter turnout and more.
Ottawa's Talk among Canada's 5 Eurovision finalists

Five finalists — William Cloutier, Josiane, Rêve, Talk and Tyler Shaw — are competing to become Canada’s first Eurovision entrant in 2027. Canadians can watch their performances online and vote up to 10 times before voting closes Nov. 5.
Ontario delayed OSAP inspections at 2 career colleges: court records

Ontario delayed inspections of two career colleges that ultimately turned up serious concerns about student financial aid use, court records show. Opposition parties say it points to severe mismanagement on the part of the government, which recently paused OSAP payments as issue is reviewed.
Opposition parties slam colleges and universities minister over OSAP pause as Ontario legislature returns

On the first day back after a 147-day break from the Ontario legislature, provincial opposition parties spent much of question period calling for colleges and universities minister Nolan Quinn to be fired for his handling of the OSAP program.
Who are Toronto's new city councillors?

Seven new faces — including former MPs, activists and a school trustee — will be joining Toronto city council after Monday night’s election, with some toppling longtime incumbents.
Raptors say Kawhi Leonard will miss at least a week with swelling in his left knee

Kawhi Leonard will be sidelined for at least a week because of swelling in his left knee, the Toronto Raptors said Tuesday.
Regis Korchinski-Paquet's mother questions purpose of coroner's inquest

Regis Korchinski-Paquet's mother questioned Tuesday the purpose of a coroner's inquest examining the circumstances of her daughter's death as she was pressed to clarify what she saw that day.
1 person arrested following suspicious death on Walpole Island First Nation

One person has been arrested following a suspicious death on Walpole Island First Nation. Walpole Island Police Service and the Lambton OPP say officers responded to a disturbance call just before 1:30 a.m. Monday morning.
Liberals set to table bill restricting access to MAID in cases of mental illness
OTTAWA — The federal government is set to introduce changes to Canada's medical assistance in dying law Tuesday to bar people suffering solely from a mental illness from accessing MAID, and to allow for advance directives.
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Driver charged for not stopping for school bus
A driver from Guelph has been charged after police said they didn’t stop for a school bus in Elora Friday morning. The bus was making routine stops on South River Road around 9:15 a.m., when the driver reportedly drove past the vehicle. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were contacted shortly after and told children were actively […]
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Timeline of events in OSAP career colleges warnings, probes
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government is coming under increasing fire for how it has handled Ontario Student Assistance Program payments at private career colleges. Critics say the government set the stage for the system to possibly be exploited, did not properly oversee the billions of dollars going out the door, then made students pay the […]
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Trussler Road to see additional lane closures heading into November
Motorists will want to avoid Trussler Road around Ottawa Street for the next few weeks. Sanitary sewer installation will have northbound lanes on Trussler closed in two phases until the end of November. Already northbound lanes have been closed on Trussler between Ottawa Street and Nathalie Street/Rickert Way. That closure will be in place until […]
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Residents displaced after Kitchener fire, police investigating
An early morning fire has residents of a Kitchener home needing somewhere else to stay for while. Kitchener Fire crews were called to a home on Weber St E around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday. Fortunately, everyone was able to get out of the building and no one was hurt. “All occupants safely self-evacuated,” read a release […]
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Free labour movement not something Canada and EU considering in new pact: ambassador
OTTAWA — Negotiations toward a new transatlantic pact between Canada and the European Union don't include discussions for a full-scale free labour movement, but something more focused, Canada's EU ambassador said ahead of the Canada-EU summit later this week in Montreal.
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American steel — not overseas dumping — dominates Canadian imports, trade data shows
Federal trade figures show American steel makes up more than half of Canada's imports of galvanized and coated steel, complicating Cleveland-Cliffs' argument that an influx of cheap overseas steel is one of the top causes of Stelco layoffs.
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Dementia doctors, provinces differ on question of advance consent in MAID
TORONTO — As the federal government prepares to table new legislation that would allow advance requests for medical assistance in dying, the stark difference in opinion between two provinces highlights an ongoing debate about what constitutes true consent among people who have dementia.
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Politicians return to Ontario legislature after 147-day break
Ontario politicians are set to return to Queen’s Park today after a 147-day break. The house is expected to sit for 23 days in a short but intense session, a hallmark under Premier Doug Ford’s government since he won his third election in February 2025. The government’s handling of the Ontario Student Assistance Program is […]
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Elderly woman charged in fatal crash from spring in Listowel
Five months after a serious pedestrian crash in Listowel, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges. On May 22 a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Wallace Avenue North and Elizabeth Street East. They were reportedly hit around 9 a.m., and sent to hospital in serious condition. A few months later, […]
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Driver charged for unsafe turn in collision with e-bike on Victoria
A man from Woolwich Township is facing a charge of “turn not in safety” after colliding with an e-bike in Kitchener on Monday. The rider of the e-bike however, is facing a long list of charges as well – charges in regards to provincial regulations of what constitutes an e-bike. Police said the crash happened […]
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Cornell faces questions over dorm assignment for student disciplined in sexual assault case
One of the seven Cornell University students disciplined in connection with an alleged 2024 gang rape at a fraternity house returned to campus this fall after a three-semester suspension and was placed in a co-ed dorm with a roommate who had no idea about his past, according to a professor familiar with the housing arrangement.
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Court orders closure of one of Egypt’s last independent media outlets, detains and fines editor
An Egyptian court ordered the closure of one of Egypt’s last independent news outlets Tuesday after convicting its editor-in-chief of operating a website without a license in a major blow to the country's shrinking press freedom.
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TMX CEO wants to see Canadian capital markets compete on world stage
CALGARY — The chief executive of TMX Group Ltd. says he'd like to see reduced regulatory and cost barriers for companies wanting to list on Canada's main stock exchange as it looks to gain a competitive edge globally.
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Police make arrest in locker theft investigation in Waterloo
Police have made an arrest in a locker theft investigation in Waterloo and investigators believe there may be more victims. The Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) was called to a fitness facility on Weber St. North on Monday night due to a reported theft from a change room locker. Responding officers located a male suspect […]
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Free labour movement not something Canada and EU considering in new pact: ambassador
OTTAWA — Negotiations toward a new transatlantic pact between Canada and the European Union don't include discussions for a full-scale free labour movement, but something more focused, Canada's EU ambassador said ahead of the Canada-EU summit later this week in Montreal.
Liberals set to table bill restricting access to MAID in cases of mental illness
OTTAWA — The federal government is set to introduce changes to Canada's medical assistance in dying law Tuesday to bar people suffering solely from a mental illness from accessing MAID, and to allow for advance directives.
American steel — not overseas dumping — dominates Canadian imports, trade data shows
Federal trade figures show American steel makes up more than half of Canada's imports of galvanized and coated steel, complicating Cleveland-Cliffs' argument that an influx of cheap overseas steel is one of the top causes of Stelco layoffs.
Dementia doctors, provinces differ on question of advance consent in MAID
TORONTO — As the federal government prepares to table new legislation that would allow advance requests for medical assistance in dying, the stark difference in opinion between two provinces highlights an ongoing debate about what constitutes true consent among people who have dementia.
Politicians return to Ontario legislature after 147-day break
Ontario politicians are set to return to Queen’s Park today after a 147-day break. The house is expected to sit for 23 days in a short but intense session, a hallmark under Premier Doug Ford’s government since he won his third election in February 2025. The government’s handling of the Ontario Student Assistance Program is […]
Ottawa police warning of ‘Good Samaritan’ scams
While officials encourage people in Ottawa’s communities to be kind and helpful to each other, they also say that it shouldn’t come with handing over their debit card. According to police there is a specific scam going around the city that targets people for trying to be helpful to their neighbours. In the fraud, a […]
Cornell faces questions over dorm assignment for student disciplined in sexual assault case
One of the seven Cornell University students disciplined in connection with an alleged 2024 gang rape at a fraternity house returned to campus this fall after a three-semester suspension and was placed in a co-ed dorm with a roommate who had no idea about his past, according to a professor familiar with the housing arrangement.
Court orders closure of one of Egypt’s last independent media outlets, detains and fines editor
An Egyptian court ordered the closure of one of Egypt’s last independent news outlets Tuesday after convicting its editor-in-chief of operating a website without a license in a major blow to the country's shrinking press freedom.
TMX CEO wants to see Canadian capital markets compete on world stage
CALGARY — The chief executive of TMX Group Ltd. says he'd like to see reduced regulatory and cost barriers for companies wanting to list on Canada's main stock exchange as it looks to gain a competitive edge globally.
Free labour movement not something Canada and EU considering in new pact: ambassador
OTTAWA — Negotiations toward a new transatlantic pact between Canada and the European Union don't include discussions for a full-scale free labour movement, but something more focused, Canada's EU ambassador said ahead of the Canada-EU summit later this week in Montreal.
Liberals set to table bill restricting access to MAID in cases of mental illness
OTTAWA — The federal government is set to introduce changes to Canada's medical assistance in dying law Tuesday to bar people suffering solely from a mental illness from accessing MAID, and to allow for advance directives.
American steel — not overseas dumping — dominates Canadian imports, trade data shows
Federal trade figures show American steel makes up more than half of Canada's imports of galvanized and coated steel, complicating Cleveland-Cliffs' argument that an influx of cheap overseas steel is one of the top causes of Stelco layoffs.
United Arab Emirates, Canada to share details of strategic partnership today
OTTAWA — Abu Dhabi's crown prince is in Ottawa for meetings today as Canada and the United Arab Emirates work to cement their trade ties.
Dementia doctors, provinces differ on question of advance consent in MAID
TORONTO — As the federal government prepares to table new legislation that would allow advance requests for medical assistance in dying, the stark difference in opinion between two provinces highlights an ongoing debate about what constitutes true consent among people who have dementia.
2026 Ontario municipal elections: Several Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area incumbents voted out
Several mayors and councillors in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area went down in defeat during local elections across Ontario on Monday.
Timeline of events in OSAP career colleges warnings, probes
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government is coming under increasing fire for how it has handled Ontario Student Assistance Program payments at private career colleges. Critics say the government set the stage for the system to possibly be exploited, did not properly oversee the billions of dollars going out the door, then made students pay the […]
Toronto voter turnout climbs to highest level in more than a decade
Toronto voters turned out in significantly higher numbers for the 2026 municipal election, delivering the city’s strongest voter participation rate since 2014 and reversing a decline that peaked with a historic low just four years ago. According to unofficial election results, 982,660 ballots were counted across all 1,431 polling locations, resulting in a voter turnout […]
Politicians return to Ontario legislature after 147-day break
Ontario politicians are set to return to Queen’s Park today after a 147-day break. The house is expected to sit for 23 days in a short but intense session, a hallmark under Premier Doug Ford’s government since he won his third election in February 2025. The government’s handling of the Ontario Student Assistance Program is […]
Colorado’s glaciers thinned dramatically due to record low snow and heat in 2026
DENVER (AP) — The most prominent glaciers in Colorado thinned dramatically over the past year due to record low mountain snow and record warm temperatures, according to new research.
Mother Nature delivers a treat: Toronto’s Halloween forecast looks mild and pleasant
Spooky season is upon us, but the weather this Halloween is far from scary, with above seasonal temperatures and dry conditions expected Saturday. After a temporary frost advisory for Toronto on Tuesday morning, temperatures will climb to 10 C for a fairly seasonal day time high. Thereafter they will remain at or above seasonal for […]
‘Encouraging step forward’: Canadian ovarian cancer treatment clears funding hurdle
This is an update to a story Speakers Corner has been following for several months: a specialized chemotherapy treatment for women living with ovarian cancer is one step closer to being covered by public drug plans in Canada after the drug maker and the Pan Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance (pCPA) announced a deal. It follows a […]
Carney says Ottawa’s Indian Act review might not end up abolishing the law
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says a process to review the Indian Act won't necessarily lead to the controversial legislation's termination.
Argonauts sign QB Chad Kelly to 5-year contract extension
The Toronto Argonauts are keeping their quarterback in the fold long-term. Chad Kelly and the Argos have agreed to a five-year extension, keeping him in Toronto through the 2031 season, the team announced Tuesday. Kelly is in the final season of a three-year deal he signed in August 2023 that paid him $1.865 million. “I’m […]
Hockey Canada brings back Order of Hockey in Canada after multi-year hiatus
CALGARY — Hockey Canada is bringing back the Order of Hockey in Canada after a multi-year hiatus.
Man sought in alleged sexual assault of store employee in Church-Wellesley
The Toronto Police Service (TPS) is searching for a male suspect who is wanted following the alleged sexual assault of a female who works at a store in the Church-Wellesley area. Officers said on Monday, Sept. 14, at around 7:20 p.m., a man entered a store near Yonge Street and St. Mary Street and allegedly […]
Utah authorities are connecting serial killer Ted Bundy to another 1970s homicide
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Authorities in Utah are holding a news conference Tuesday to pin another decades-old homicide on serial killer Ted Bundy.
Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard to undergo treatment for left knee swelling; will miss at least 1 week
The Toronto Raptors say forward Kawhi Leonard will undergo treatment and rehabilitation after experiencing swelling in his left knee. The team announced Tuesday that medical imaging revealed no acute injury, but Leonard will begin a treatment and rehabilitation program aimed at addressing the issue. The Raptors said he will be re-evaluated in one week. Leonard’s […]
Etobicoke man charged in immigration fraud scheme after alleged posing as lawyer
A 55-year-old Etobicoke man is facing a fraud charge after allegedly posing as a lawyer and legal expert while offering immigration-related services to clients seeking work permits and permanent residency in Canada. The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) launched an investigation into alleged immigration fraud involving Kishorbhai Patel, who also used the name “Kishor Patel.” […]
Cornell faces questions over dorm assignment for student disciplined in sexual assault case
One of the seven Cornell University students disciplined in connection with an alleged 2024 gang rape at a fraternity house returned to campus this fall after a three-semester suspension and was placed in a co-ed dorm with a roommate who had no idea about his past, according to a professor familiar with the housing arrangement.
Court orders closure of one of Egypt’s last independent media outlets, detains and fines editor
An Egyptian court ordered the closure of one of Egypt’s last independent news outlets Tuesday after convicting its editor-in-chief of operating a website without a license in a major blow to the country's shrinking press freedom.
TMX CEO wants to see Canadian capital markets compete on world stage
CALGARY — The chief executive of TMX Group Ltd. says he'd like to see reduced regulatory and cost barriers for companies wanting to list on Canada's main stock exchange as it looks to gain a competitive edge globally.
Multi-vehicle collision closes Hwy. 403 on-ramp in Burlington
A crash involving multiple vehicles has led to road closures on Highway 403 and the QEW in Burlington on Tuesday. The OPP says the collision involves a dump truck and occupants from the vehicles are being assessed for injuries. It is unclear how many people may be injured at this time. The Highway 403 southbound […]
Blue Box, cannabis, deficit on Ford government’s agenda after 21-week break
While the hiatus allowed the government to avoid scrutiny during Question Period, opposition parties say a number of issues have built up over the summer and fall.
Ontario delayed inspections of 2 career colleges later given ‘fails’: court docs
Critics say it points to severe mismanagement of public money and the government has made the wrong people pay the price.
Ottawa demands plan to restore Stelco jobs before meeting Cleveland-Cliffs CEO
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly is calling on the U.S.-based owner of Stelco Inc. to provide a concrete plan and timeline to restore jobs at its Canadian steel mills.
No evidence stolen Crime Stoppers data used for fraud, provider says
The provider of software used by Crime Stoppers says it has found no evidence that personal information exposed in a cybersecurity breach has been used for fraud or identity theft.
Leonard out at least a week with knee swelling
Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard will be out for at least one week due to swelling in his left knee.
OSAP ‘fraudsters’ in private career colleges ‘going to jail,’ Doug Ford claims
Ford insisted that while the government grants come with "trust" and an expectation that "people are going to be honest," the OSAP system was defrauded by "bad actors."
Unclaimed $40M Lotto Max ticket expires Wednesday, OLG says
An unclaimed Lotto Max ticket worth $40 million will expire Wednesday, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation says.
Former Ontario cabinet minister who resigned over expenses scandal defends promotion
A former member of Ontario Premier Doug Ford's cabinet who resigned his post over an expenses scandal is defending his recent promotion.
Toronto election 2026: Who’s in and who’s out at city hall
Toronto voters elected seven new councillors Monday, defeating several incumbents and returning one former councillor to City Hall.
After election victory, Chow to face budget pressure and new deal with Ontario
Negotiations with the province to help relieve Toronto's budget pressures loomed over Olivia Chow's election victory, as she vowed to be the "mayor for everyone."
The biggest winners, losers and surprises from the Toronto and Mississauga elections
From ousted incumbents to wide-open races sparked by retirements, Monday’s municipal election was full of surprising twists.
Where Etobicoke home break-ins were reported this week
There were six residential break and enters reported in the district from Oct. 20 to Oct. 26
Where Scarborough home break-ins were reported this week
There were four residential break and enters reported in the district from Oct. 20 to Oct. 26
Where East York home break-ins were reported this week
There were three residential break and enters reported in the district from Oct. 20 to Oct. 26
Where North York home break-ins were reported this week
There were 15 residential break and enters reported in the district from Oct. 20 to Oct. 26
Where York home break-ins were reported this week
There were four residential break and enters reported in the district from Oct. 20 to Oct. 26
Where Old Toronto home break-ins were reported this week
There were 13 residential break and enters reported in the district from Oct. 20 to Oct. 26
Election results live: Tedjo says personal jabs in Mississauga campaign an 'embarrassment' to residents; Ford congratulates Chow
High turnout and tight races marked a dramatic voting night across the region.
Etobicoke man charged with fraud after posing as immigration lawyer, police say
Police allege the man, who was not licensed to practice law, collected payments for work permit and permanent residency services between October 2025 and January 2026.
Downtown residential fire displaces five, causes $340K in damage
Fire crews were called to two fires Monday, including one on Labadie Road
Off-duty officer chases down alleged thief
The man tried to strike the officer, but was detained until police could arrive