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Cursive writing to be reintroduced in Ontario schools this fall

Cursive writing to be reintroduced in Ontario schools this fall

TORONTO — Cursive is making a comeback. Relegated in 2006 to an optional piece of learning in Ontario elementary schools, cursive writing is set to return as a mandatory part of the curriculum starting in September.
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NCC approves renaming of Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway to Kichi Zībī Mīkan

NCC approves renaming of Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway to Kichi Zībī Mīkan

The National Capital Commission's board of directors has voted to rename the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway in Ottawa to the Kichi Zībī Mīkan, which translates to "Great River Road.
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Murder victims' families outraged over Ontario killer move to medium-security prison

Murder victims' families outraged over Ontario killer move to medium-security prison

TORONTO — The families of two people killed by an Ontario man are demanding answers from the federal government after the multiple murderer was moved to a medium-security prison.
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One man dead, 19-year-old woman injured in Mississauga, Ont., double shooting: police

One man dead, 19-year-old woman injured in Mississauga, Ont., double shooting: police

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — A man is dead and a 19-year-old woman is injured after a double shooting in Mississauga, Ont. Peel Regional Police say 25-year-old Shahid Todd died at the scene of the Wednesday night shooting.
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Ontario to overhaul provincial park, bring in year-round sites and cabins

Ontario to overhaul provincial park, bring in year-round sites and cabins

BRACEBRIDGE, Ont. — Ontario is revamping a provincial park in Muskoka, turning it into a year-round site with cabins and full-service facilities. Minister David Piccini says construction at Bigwind Lake Provincial Park is expected to start next fall.
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Ex-police chief Mark Saunders bets on tough-on-crime pitch for mayoral race

Ex-police chief Mark Saunders bets on tough-on-crime pitch for mayoral race

TORONTO — When Mark Saunders launched his bid for mayor of Toronto, the former police chief positioned himself as the only candidate who could save a city plagued by "out-of-control" lawlessness.
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Former mayor John Tory endorses Ana Bailão in Toronto mayoral race

Former mayor John Tory endorses Ana Bailão in Toronto mayoral race

Former Toronto mayor John Tory, whose resignation over an affair with a staffer triggered a byelection, stepped back into the public realm on Wednesday to endorse his ex-deputy, Ana Bailão, for the city's top job.
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Is mayoral hopeful Bailão a consensus builder, or keeper of Toronto's status quo?

Is mayoral hopeful Bailão a consensus builder, or keeper of Toronto's status quo?

TORONTO — When Ana Bailão joined Toronto city council in 2010, the affordable housing committee chair was considered a low-profile appointment, a losing file for those seeking political star power.
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Global Affairs says it is seeking information on death of Canadian in Germany

Global Affairs says it is seeking information on death of Canadian in Germany

Global Affairs has confirmed the death of a Canadian citizen in Germany, after police in the Kempten district said a woman was pushed to her death last week by an American man at a popular tourist attraction.
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City of Ottawa installs tribute to Mahsa Amini outside former site of Iranian embassy

City of Ottawa installs tribute to Mahsa Amini outside former site of Iranian embassy

The City of Ottawa has installed a commemorative sign in front of the former site of the Iranian embassy that honours Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman who died in the custody of Iran's morality police after allegedly violating a strict dress code for
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