Ontario News

OTTAWA — Federal New Democrats won't say how they intend to vote on a bill that aims to keep minors from accessing sexually explicit material online, while the Conservatives say they're prepared to work on amending the controversial legislation.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed down on Friday while U.S. markets were mixed as investors eyed issues in Europe and pulled back after a week of big tech gains. The S&P/TSX composite index ended lower by 59.01 points at 21,639.

Canadian businessman and billionaire Frank Stronach is accused of sexually assaulting three different complainants in alleged incidents that took place in Toronto and Aurora, Ont., a court document filed this week shows.

OTTAWA — Football Canada has removed the interim tag from Kevin McDonald's job. The national organizing body for football in Canada announced McDonald as its full-time managing director.

OTTAWA — Canada says it will host the G7 summit next year in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. The announcement comes as this year's leaders' meeting continues in Apulia, Italy.

A man sought by police in a homicide investigation is facing charges of first-degree murder and attempted murder after being arrested earlier this week.

HAMILTON — Jamal Peters could return just in time to face the buzz saw that is Shawn Bane Jr. The veteran cornerback resumed practising this week with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

WINDSOR, Ont. — Police in Windsor, Ont., say a woman has been charged in the alleged abduction of her eight-year-old son. Investigators say the alleged abduction was reported around 4 p.m.

TORONTO — Red Lobster Canada will ask an Ontario court next week to recognize a stalking horse bid from its lenders and approve a sales process for its assets.

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says wholesale sales, excluding petroleum, petroleum products, and other hydrocarbons and excluding oilseed and grain, rose 2.4 per cent to $83.3 billion in April.