Canada’s immigration currently has 62,772 pending spousal sponsorship applications, including 2,487 cases where applicants have been refused before.

Bell Media president Wade Oosterman released a letter on Twitter to rebut staff accusations of journalistic interference over coverage of Lisa LaFlamme’s dismissal.

A student-authored action plan set out recommendations aimed at schools and the government, but at the core will have students addressing and preventing sexual violence on campus.

The federal government admits it was “slow” to respond to delays slamming a number of operations and services as pandemic restrictions eased.

The restaurant, Delight Restaurant & BBQ, has been closed amid a public health investigation.

Jason Ramkishun was shot dead by a man who opened fire on Highway 410. The driver of the gunman’s car pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

The Star and Simcoe.com connected with some who knew them. A few were unable to speak without breaking down. Others struggled to find the words to convey a loss so profound.

The incident occurred on Aug. 27

A 23-year veteran sees a chance to get back to her beloved old job even without being vaccinated against COVID-19. The city’s outside workers are also waging a fight similar to that of firefighters, says the firefighters’ lawyer.

Premier Doug Ford’s “strong-mayor” powers for Toronto and Ottawa will weaken local democracy by limiting the influence and authority of city council, a legislative committee has been told.

No fowl play is suspected.

The Grammy-winning band, which last performed at Osheaga Festival in Montreal in July, is set to begin their world tour on Tuesday in Dublin, Ireland.

The Ford government is ramming through legislation that could push the hospitalized frail and elderly awaiting long-term care beds into nursing homes not of their choosing — for face hefty fees for staying put, opposition parties charge.

The warning comes as reactions continue to reverberate over an incident last Friday, in which Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland was confronted in Alberta by a man who called her a “traitor.”