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OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada likely would have hit pause on its interest rate lowering cycle earlier this month were it not for the substantial uncertainty around tariffs from the United States. The central bank today released a summary of the discussions that led to its quarter-point rate cut two weeks ago in a […]

TORONTO — The University of Toronto has named neuroscientist Melanie Woodin as its 17th president. The U of T’s governing council says Woodin, who holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the school, will succeed current President Meric Gertler on July 1. The university’s governing council made the announcement today, and Woodin says she is “deeply […]

Toronto police are investigating after a teenage girl was struck and killed by a car in the city’s east end this morning. Police say they were called to the scene in Scarborough just before 10 a.m. for a report of a female pedestrian being hit. They say paramedics responded but the pedestrian, a 15-year-old girl, […]

TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay asked an Ontario court Wednesday to approve a restructuring agreement that will give it a short timeline to save the six stores it has so far spared from liquidation. A new version of the agreement will force the retailer to start liquidating those stores on April 8, if it hasn’t found […]

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index was lower in late-morning trading, weighed down by losses in the technology and base metal sectors, while energy stocks climbed as the price of oil topped US$70 per barrel. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 62.59 points at 25,276.92. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up […]

TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay is asking an Ontario court to approve a restructuring agreement that will give it a short timeline to save the six stores it recently spared from liquidation. Lawyers for the ailing department store want permission to move forward with an agreement it struck with lenders that will force it to start […]

TORONTO — A new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says 47 per cent of small businesses do not consider the U.S. a reliable trading partner. The business group says the disruption caused by U.S.-Canada tariffs is causing business owners to shift suppliers and investments to domestic and international markets other than the […]

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays will kick off their regular season at home on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles. Here’s a look at five talking points ahead of the new campaign: FACE OF THE FRANCHISE As Vladimir Guerrero Jr. enters his walk year, his long-term future will continue to be a hot topic even […]

TORONTO — The Canadian Screen Awards announced the nominations for prizes in top film, television and screen-based media. Here’s a look at some of the marquee categories. Best film: “The Apprentice,” “Darkest Miriam,” “Gamma Rays,” “Universal Language,” ”Village Keeper,” “Who Do I Belong To.” Best film director: Naomi Jaye, “Darkest Miriam;” Henry Bernadet, “Gamma Rays;” […]

TORONTO — A Toronto-set “Law & Order” spinoff that takes viewers on a twisty crime-solving ride by reimagining some of the city’s most infamous cases is the leading nominee at this year’s Canadian Screen Awards. Citytv’s “Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent” got the most nominations overall with 20, including one for best drama series, […]