Author: The Canadian Press

TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay Co. has announced layoffs as part of a “realignment” of its organizational structure. The company says fewer than 100 people are affected, representing less than one per cent of its workforce. It says the organization is “right-sizing” to the ensure the long-term success of its business, citing pressures in the Canadian […]

TORONTO (AP) — Michael Massey hit a two-run home run, Cole Ragans struck out nine in 6 2/3 innings, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Bobby Witt Jr. reached base three times and drove in a run as the Royals improved […]

TORONTO — Michael Massey’s two-run homer gave Kansas City a lead it never relinquished as the Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Tuesday. Bobby Witt Jr., and Vinnie Pasquantino had back-to-back RBI doubles in the eighth inning to give Kansas City (18-13) some insurance. The Royals snapped a three-game losing skid. Cole Ragans […]

TORONTO — The Edmonton Elks selected linebacker Joel Dublanko first overall in the CFL draft Tuesday night. Edmonton had the first selection after finishing last in the West Division with a 4-14 record. The six-foot-three, 240-pound Dublanko was regarded as the most pro-ready draft prospect. After his college career at Cincinnati, he spent time in […]

TORONTO — TD Bank Group says it has taken an initial provision of US$450 million in connection to the ongoing U.S. regulatory inquiry into its anti-money laundering compliance program. The bank says its discussions with three U.S. regulators and the Department of Justice are ongoing, and it anticipates additional monetary penalties.  Last August, the bank […]

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index lost almost 300 points Tuesday in a broad-based decline led by energy and base metals, while U.S. markets also slid ahead of the central bank’s upcoming interest rate decision. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 297.08 points at 21,714.54. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down […]

TORONTO — Canadian cannabis stocks soared Tuesday afternoon after The Associated Press reported the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. Canopy Growth Corp. surged 49 per cent after the announcement, while Aurora Cannabis Inc. and Tilray Brands Inc. soared 32 and 39 per cent, respectively. The Associated […]

TORONTO — “Cityline” is coming to an end. A spokesperson for Citytv’s long-running the daytime talk show says “a special farewell episode” will air Friday. Cityline has been celebrating its 40-year anniversary all week long. Tracy Moore, who’s been hosting the show since 2008, will move to a live, national hour-long lifestyle news and features […]

TORONTO — The Edmonton Elks selected linebacker Eteva Mauga-Clements first overall in the CFL’s global draft Tuesday. The six-foot-four, 218-pound Mauga-Clements, from American Samoa, last played football at the University of Nebraska in 2022. He participated in the CFL’s national combine last month, posting a 4.73-second 40-yard dash time, a 35-inch vertical leap and 13 […]

TORONTO — As Tim Hortons and Burger King’s parent company saw its profit rise 18 per cent in its latest quarter, its chief executive noticed a broader trend taking hold across the industry: slowing sales. Restaurant Brands International Inc.’s Joshua Kobza says consumers have become “a bit more sensitive to price,” pressuring the fast-food sector, […]