105.9 The Region

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index moved lower Monday, led by losses in technology and utilities stocks, while U.S. stock markets were also down. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 66.38 points at 25,625.42. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 240.59 points at 44,401.93. The S&P 500 index was down 37.42 […]

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says dealing with incoming president Donald Trump and his thundering on trade will be “a little more challenging” than the last time he was in the White House. Trudeau says Trump’s team is coming in with a much clearer set of ideas of what they want to do right […]

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s latest attempt to topple the minority Liberal government in a non-confidence vote has failed, with the New Democrats and Liberals voting against the motion. More coming. The Canadian Press

Police say a 33-year-old man is facing a murder charge after a woman was fatally shot in Toronto on Sunday. Police say officers were called to the area of Jones Avenue and Hunter Street just after 7 p.m. They say a woman with gunshot injuries was found in front of a home. She was taken […]

TORONTO — The federal government’s GST break will arrive this Saturday, just in time for the last stretch of holiday shopping. Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll save on and how the relief works. What is the tax relief? In a bid to help Canadians deal with household costs amid the high cost of living, […]

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says she will release the government’s fiscal update on Dec. 16. More coming. The Canadian Press

TORONTO — Strength in base metal and energy stocks helped lift Canada’s main stock index in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets moved lower. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 71.81 points at 25,763.61. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 67.97 points at 44,574.55. The S&P 500 index was down 23.74 […]

Toronto police are investigating a fatal shooting in North York this morning. Police say officers responded to the area of Lawrence Avenue West and Allen Road just after 4 a.m. They say a male who had been shot was found in a driveway of a home. Police say the victim had no vital signs and […]

TORONTO — It’s lunch time at the Eaton Centre mall in downtown Toronto and every corner of the food court is hungry for customers. Bourbon St. Grill is trying to lure them in with a pair of beef or chicken Jamaican patties for $5 and a “budget-friendly” meal for students priced at $10.99. Nearby, New […]

OTTAWA — The Liberals are set to face a third Conservative non-confidence vote today, but the government is likely to survive with the support of the NDP. Members of Parliament are supposed to vote on a motion that quotes NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh’s criticism of the Liberals and asks the House to agree with Singh […]