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OAKVILLE, Ont. — Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. named Chris Huskilson as its chief executive as it reported a loss in its latest quarter. Huskilson has been interim CEO since August 2023. The power utility, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, says its loss attributable to shareholders amounted to US$89.1 million or 13 cents […]

Toronto’s bid to decriminalize the possession of illegal drugs for personal use has been plunged into uncertainty in recent days, as drug policy experts suggest political debates over British Columbia’s backtracking on the issue have hurt the city’s application.  The prime minister and the federal minister for mental health and addictions have both separately said […]

LONDON, Ont. — Easton Cowan scored once and added four assists as the London Knights opened the Ontario Hockey League’s Championship Final on Thursday night with an 8-1 win over the visiting Oshawa Generals. Oliver Bonk and Rusian Gazizov scored twice for the Knights, who lost last year’s OHL Championship Final in six games to […]

TORONTO — Sun Life Financial Inc. says it had a net income of $875 million in its first quarter, a two per cent decline from last year. The insurer says profits were affected by its U.S. health division, including from reassessments following the lifting of the Public Health Emergency and higher morbidity claims. The U.S. […]

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index rose to a new record high, led by strength in energy, telecom and base metals, while U.S. markets also moved higher.  The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 116.67 points at 22,375.83. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 331.37 points at 39,387.76. The S&P 500 index […]

Police have made an additional arrest in a heist of nearly $24 million in gold and cash from Toronto’s Pearson airport a year ago. Peel regional police say a 36-year-old man from Brampton, Ont., was arrested at the airport Monday as he flew in from India and was charged with theft over $5,000 and conspiracy […]

TORONTO — The ongoing battle between Drake and Kendrick Lamar is playing out in superspeed on social media platforms and streaming services, exemplifying how modern technology amplifies and accelerates the competition that lies at the heart of hip-hop culture. “It’s a high profile beef with two of the arguably top four rap talents,” said Dalton […]

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs fired head coach Sheldon Keefe on Thursday following another disappointing playoff exit. The Canadian Press takes a look at some of the potential candidates to take over the Original Six franchise that hasn’t won the Stanley Cup since 1967. CRAIG BERUBE The 58-year-old from Calahoo, Alta., hoisted the Cup […]

GUELPH, Ont. — Quarterback Chad Kelly, who is under suspension for violating the CFL’s gender-based violence policy, was on the field Thursday at the Toronto Argonauts’ rookie camp. Kelly’s appearance at the University of Guelph comes just two days after the CFL suspended its 2023 outstanding player for at least nine regular-season games following its […]

Police officers and emergency dispatchers in Durham Region have been instructed to complete a mandatory training course on suspect pursuits within the next two months in light of a wrong-way highway crash that killed an infant and his grandparents. Police say the training is required annually but confirm the instructions to complete it within a […]