Author: The Canadian Press

HAMILTON — Bo Levi Mitchell took a positive first step Monday. The veteran quarterback practised in the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ first full training camp workout. The 34-year-old Texan participated in 30 to 40 plays just five days after arriving at rookie camp with a walking boot on his right foot. Mitchell suffered a right leg fracture […]

TORONTO — Multiple health organizations are asking Ontario to develop a comprehensive strategy to prepare for the province’s upcoming loosening of alcohol rules. Sales of beer, wine, cider, and ready-to-drink cocktails will be allowed in convenience stores and all grocery stores in Ontario by 2026. Premier Doug Ford promised in 2018 to expand the sale […]

TORONTO — Next time Android users in Canada make a 911 call, a new service embedded in their phones will transmit their location to emergency responders. Google announced the debut of Android’s Emergency Location Service in Canada on Monday, saying its goal is to reduce response times by helping emergency personnel locate people in need […]

TORONTO — Canadian banks provided almost US$104 billion in fossil fuel funding last year despite the urgent need to reduce emissions, says the latest annual Banking on Climate Chaos report. The report out Monday from a coalition of climate groups said the total includes US$28.2 billion from RBC to place it seventh globally and US$24 […]

TORONTO — Strength in the financial and base metal stocks helped Canada’s main stock index edge higher in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets also rose to start the trading week. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 3.40 points at 22,312.33. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 40.99 points at 39,553.83. […]

TORONTO — Ted Baker Canada has begun closing sales at its stores as well as its Brooks Brothers and Lucky Brand locations in Canada.  Matthew Butler, a spokesperson representing Ted Baker Canada, confirmed the sales would encompass Ted Baker’s entire Canadian and U.S. footprint, but only Brooks Brothers and Lucky Brand’s Canadian locations.  Court records […]

TORONTO — Ted Baker Canada has begun closing sales at its stores as well as its Brooks Brothers and Lucky Brand locations. Matthew Butler, a spokesperson representing Ted Baker Canada, confirmed the sales would encompass the trio of brands’ entire Canadian and U.S. footprint. Court records show the three apparel retailers have 25 stores in […]

HAMILTON — Bo Levi Mitchell was on the field Monday at the Hamilton Tiger-Cats training camp. The veteran quarterback was in equipment and threw passes with the offence at Ron Joyce Stadium. Mitchell’s appearance came five days after he reported to rookie camp wearing a walking boot on his right foot. Mitchell, 34, suffered a […]

TORONTO — Come one Swiftie, come all Swifties. Whether you were lucky to nab tickets to one of Taylor Swift’s six sold-out Toronto concerts in November or not, a new “fan experience” hopes to get you into the party spirit. Organizers behind Toronto’s Version: Taylgate ’24 tell The Canadian Press they will unite Swifties of […]

TORONTO — Ontario will need 33,200 more nurses and 50,853 more personal support workers by 2032, the government projects — figures it tried to keep secret but were obtained by The Canadian Press. The government recently won a fight in front of the Information and Privacy Commissioner to keep those figures under wraps after denying […]