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OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks re-signed defensive lineman Mike Wakefield to a one-year contract on Wednesday. He tied teammate Lorenzo Mauldin and three others for the CFL lead with eight sacks last season. The 30-year-old American also had three forced fumbles and 30 tackles over 18 games. Wakefield, who was named to the East Division […]

TORONTO — Ontario’s police watchdog says a former Toronto police officer has been charged with a sexual offence dating back to the early 1980s. The Special Investigations Unit says it was notified last year of allegations against the former cop that were of “a sexual nature.” It says the alleged incident occurred in Toronto between […]

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal caucus gathered on Parliament Hill on Wednesday with speculation swirling about which of its members will put their names forward to lead the party into the next election — and with one potential contender bowing out. Just before the meeting got underway, Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc posted a statement to […]

TORONTO — Strength in technology stocks helped lift Canada’s main stock index in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets headed lower. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 25.66 points at 24,955.55. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 21.42 points at 42,506.94. The S&P 500 index was down 2.36 points at 5,906.67, […]

BOWMANVILLE, Ont. — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is pitching U.S. president-elect Donald Trump on a vision to supply the two nations with energy. Ford wants to see the province’s grid expanded to allow more energy to be sent to the U.S. The premier is trumpeting Ontario’s nuclear energy expertise to build more large and small […]

The United States’ successful defence of its world junior hockey championship was welcomed news to many Proline bettors. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., 74 per cent of players picked the U.S. to emerge victorious in its gold medal showdown with Finland on Sunday. But the Americans needed overtime to earn a 4-3 […]

TORONTO — Incoming U.S. president Donald Trump’s escalating rhetoric around implementing tariffs on Canadian products are sparking worry and disbelief, though some of the companies potentially most affected are staying quiet. Speaking at a press conference Tuesday, Trump threatened to use “economic force” to annex Canada, while also once again raising issues with the trade […]

TORONTO — Former CIBC chairman and chief executive John Hunkin has died. During his time in the top job, CIBC acquired Merrill Lynch’s Canadian brokerage business, strengthening bank’s position in wealth management. Hunkin led the bank from 1999 to 2005, when he retired after 36 years with the company. Hunkin was awarded the Order of […]

A ceremony is set to take place today in the Toronto area to commemorate the anniversary of the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752. Five years ago, the plane was shot down by two Iranian missiles shortly after taking off from Tehran, killing all 176 people on board. Among the dead were 55 Canadian […]

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc says he will not run for the Liberal party leadership. He says he will keep his full attention on his job as cabinet minister and dealing with the threat of tariffs from the United States. More coming. The Canadian Press