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OTTAWA — To justify his executive order imposing stiff tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China, U.S. President Donald Trump cited an “extraordinary threat posed by illegal aliens and drugs, including deadly fentanyl.” Trump agreed Monday to pause the planned tariffs against Canada and Mexico for 30 days in response to both countries promising […]

TORONTO — A survey conducted by Leger for the Responsible Gambling Council and released Tuesday shows 63 per cent of Ontarians plan to watch the Kansas City Chiefs chase a record third straight NFL title in New Orleans against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night. What’s more, 48 per cent of respondents said they would […]

Police say two men were shot dead during an attempted home invasion in eastern Ontario and investigators are working to determine if the residents were acting in self-defence. Ontario Provincial Police say officers responded Sunday night to what started as a home invasion on Old Highway 2 in South Glengarry. Upon arrival, they found two […]

TORONTO — Raptors swingman RJ Barrett is in concussion protocol and has been ruled out of Toronto’s game Tuesday night against visiting New York. Barrett appeared to hit his head on the floor and was slow to get up after scoring a layup late in Toronto’s 115-108 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday […]

OTTAWA — Insolvencies rose 12.1 per cent last year compared with 2023, with business insolvencies leading the way, up 28.6 per cent. The Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals says 2024 saw a 15-year high in business and consumer insolvencies, indicating mounting financial pressures. Construction, transportation and warehousing, and accommodation and food services were […]

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index was up more than 100 points, while the loonie also regained some of its strength against the U.S. dollar, following a decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to delay tariffs on Canadian goods headed to the U.S. that were set to begin today. The S&P/TSX composite index was up […]

TORONTO — U.S. President Donald Trump might have paused 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods for a month, but small businesses aren’t breathing a sigh of relief just yet. Karen Danudjaja says her beverage powder brand Blume will spend the next few weeks analyzing its supply chain to find ways to avoid or minimize […]

TORONTO — Mirvish Productions is bringing a bevy of hit musicals to the Toronto stage as part of its main 2025/2026 subscriber season, including productions that celebrate the careers of Michael Jackson, Neil Diamond and pop super-producer Max Martin. The theatre company says “MJ: The Musical” will run this September and October, while “A Beautiful […]

TORONTO — It’s the biggest event on the sports-betting calendar and the Responsible Gambling Council expects Super Bowl LIX will live up to that billing Sunday night. According to an RGC survey released Tuesday, 63 per cent of Ontarians plan to watch the Kansas City Chiefs chase a record third straight NFL title in New […]

CRAWLEY — Canadian international midfielder Liam Fraser has signed a six-month contract with Crawley Town FC of England’s League One. Crawley (6-15-6) currently sits 22nd in England’s 24-team third-tier league. FC Dallas declined the 2025 contract option on the 26-year-old from Toronto in December. Fraser came up through the Toronto FC ranks, signing as a […]