Paola Loriggio
Reporter with The Canadian Press
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Licence revoked for doc who used own sperm to artificially inseminate patients
An Ottawa fertility doctor who used his own sperm as well as that of the wrong donors to artificially inseminate several women caused "irreparable damage" that will span generations, a disciplinary panel with Ontario's medical regulator said on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, as it revoked his medical licence.
Euphoria turns to fear after shots fired at massive Raptors victory rally
Hours of anticipation gave way to unbridled euphoria as a sea of Raptors fans greeted the newly crowned NBA champions with cheers, whistles and chants on Monday, June 17, 2019, but elation quickly turned to fear when gunshots interrupted the celebration in downtown Toronto.
Fans delirious as Raptors best Warriors to win NBA championship
The Toronto Raptors, a team whose magical playoff run sparked civic pride and raucous enthusiasm across Canada, sent fans into fits of unbridled joy on Thursday, June 13, 2019, as they beat the reigning champ Golden State Warriors in a see-saw thriller to win the NBA championship.
Victims of domestic abuse face danger when trying to leave: experts
The case of an Ontario woman who was murdered by her husband days after she filed for divorce underscores that victims of domestic violence face even greater danger when they try to leave their abuser, experts say.
Expert panel says country needs new agency to oversee pharmacare program
Ottawa should create a new agency to oversee the rollout of a national drug plan, a federally struck expert panel said on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in laying out what it called the "building blocks" of the program.
Proposed class action against Uber can proceed, appeal court rules
A proposed class-action lawsuit against the ride-hailing company Uber filed by one of its drivers will go ahead after Ontario's top court reversed a lower court decision that would have sent the matter to arbitration overseas.
New book alleges Brian Mulroney bargained over daughter's political future
A new book purporting to tell the truth about the fall of Patrick Brown offers a rare glimpse into the machinations inside the Ontario Progressive Conservative party following his abrupt resignation as leader amid sexual misconduct allegations he denies.
UCP member apologizes for 'unintentionally' comparing pride flag to swastikas
A member of Alberta's United Conservative Party is apologizing for making what he says was an unintentional comparison between the rainbow LGBTQ pride flag and swastikas in a speech this weekend.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford moves six ministers in unexpected shuffle
The move — which saw six Progressive Conservative legislators reassigned — was announced in a release Monday morning, prompting suggestions from critics that Ford's government was struggling, and calls for the premier to explain his decision.
Patrick Brown makes political comeback as next mayor of Brampton, Ont.
Months after sexual misconduct allegations forced him to step down as leader of Ontario's Progressive Conservatives, Patrick Brown has made a political comeback — this time as a city mayor.