OTTAWA — The federal government plans to quadruple to $1 million the maximum fine for airlines that repeatedly violate passengers’ rights. Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon says fining airlines is a last resort but the current system isn’t working. The Canadian…

Environment Canada is extending a frost advisory in Durham Region. They say it could cover the southern side of the region Friday and Saturday night as temperatures drop to near or below freezing. The weather agency says you’ll want to…

TORONTO — The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto says it will launch an independent investigation into allegations of sexual abuse dating back to the 1970s and 1980s. The music education and performance institute says survivors have publicly shared accounts…

Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) is ordering Lakeridge Health to take steps to amend its privacy-related policies and procedures after an investigation into several “snooping” incidents where patients’ personal health information was accessed by hospital workers without authorization. The…

A man wanted for sexual assault and indecent acts at a Pickering clothing store is now facing a list of charges. Durham police say Brandon Edsel Sevilla-Zelaya, 29 was arrested April 25. He was wanted for two incidents at The…

May marks Rabies Awareness Month and it’s coming with some reminders from the Durham Region Health Department. They say if an animal bites or scratches you, it needs to be reported to the health department. Rabies is most commonly found…