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TORONTO — Greater Toronto home sales jumped again last month on a year-over-year basis, as the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board says lower borrowing costs made properties more affordable for buyers. The board says 5,875 homes were sold in November throughout the Greater Toronto Area, up 40.1 per cent compared with 4,194 in the same […]

OTTAWA — The business community is ramping up pressure on the federal government to intervene in the ongoing Canada Post strike, which is on its 20th day. The Retail Council of Canada said Tuesday that the strike by more than 55,000 workers countrywide is putting businesses and their employees in jeopardy. The federal government has […]

TORONTO — The average number of letters people receive has dropped significantly over the years — down to just two per week compared to seven per week 20 years ago, according to Canada Post. Nevertheless, when you do get the odd envelope, it’s likely for a good reason: a government notice, bank update or other […]

OTTAWA — The Assembly of First Nations special chiefs assembly continues today, with child welfare expected to be one of the main agenda items. Nine resolutions are dedicated to reforming the First Nations child and family services program after chiefs in October voted against a $47.8-billion deal with Canada that was intended to do just […]

TORONTO (AP) — Two-time All-Star Tyrese Haliburton isn’t too impressed with the way his Indiana Pacers have performed so far this season. “The product we’re putting on the floor right now as a group is embarrassing,” Haliburton said after Indiana lost 122-111 to the Toronto Raptors in an NBA Cup game on Tuesday night. Indiana […]

KITCHENER, Ont. — Luke Ellinas had a goal and two assists and Jackson Parsons stopped 23 shots as the Kitchener Rangers beat the visiting Brantford Bulldogs 6-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Tuesday night. Chris Grisolia, Alexander Bilecki, Max Dirracolo, Trent Swick and Andrew Vermeulen also scored for the Rangers (19-5-2-1) at Kitchener Memorial […]

TORONTO — Scottie Barnes had a career-high 35 points as Toronto held off the Indiana Pacers 122-111 on Tuesday after the Raptors led by as many as 24 points. Barnes had nine assists and six rebounds as Toronto (7-15) won back-to-back games for the first time this season. The Raptors have also won three of […]

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Charge gave their home fans the start they were hoping for with a come-from-behind 3-2 Professional Women’s Hockey League victory over the Toronto Sceptres Tuesday night. Ottawa (1-0-1-0) got off to a solid start, but similar to last season struggled in the second allowing Toronto (1-0-0-1), who opened its season with […]

TORONTO — Northern Super League and team officials kick off two days of meetings Wednesday in Toronto. While those behind the new women’s pro soccer league met in September in Halifax, the Toronto gathering marks the first time that team owners, presidents and sporting directors have come together in advance of the April kickoff of […]

TORONTO — Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins wouldn’t tip his hand on off-season plans Tuesday and instead spoke in generalities ahead of what should be an interesting few weeks on baseball’s free agency scene. Atkins, who held a 25-minute availability during a meeting of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America’s Toronto chapter, said he […]