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The investigation continues into a fatal collision that occurred during a high-speed police chase on the wrong way of Highway 401, located to the east of Toronto, on Monday night.  Monica Hudon of Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit confirmed with the media Tuesday that officers initiated the chase after spotting a cargo van they believed had […]

Voters in two Ontario ridings head to the polls in a pair of byelections Thursday, but most eyes will be on a Greater Toronto Area town, where the tight race comes with high stakes for both the premier and the new Liberal leader. The southwestern Ontario riding of Lambton-Kent-Middlesex was held since 2011 by Monte […]

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 […]