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MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Peel Region police are investigating after a woman was left in life-threatening condition following a shooting in Mississauga, Ont. Police say they were notified of a shooting in the area of Mississauga Road and Queen Elizabeth Way at around 4 a.m. on Tuesday. When they arrived at the scene they say they […]

OTTAWA — A public online portal was opened by the federal government today to gather information on safe sport in Canada and improve its policies to protect participants. The Future of Sport in Canada Commission hopes to hear from athletes, parents, coaches, officials, administrators, academics, victims and survivors of maltreatment in sport. Lise Maisonneuve, the […]

TORONTO — Ontario has announced that flu shots will be available in a few weeks for the most vulnerable people, including long-term care home residents, and at the end of October for the general public. The Ministry of Health says it is safe and convenient to receive a COVID-19 shot and the flu shot at […]

TORONTO — B.C. Lions running back David Mackie, Calgary Stampeders defensive lineman Mike Rose and the Edmonton Elks’ offensive line were named to the CFL’s honour roll on Tuesday. They were recognized for their superior play in Week 14 of the league’s schedule. Mackie was singled out after he had four rushes for 33 yards […]

TORONTO — A new report says August rental rates fell in some of Canada’s largest and priciest markets to continue a months-long trend while prices rose in smaller markets. The report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation finds the average Vancouver rental rate was down six per cent from last year to $3,116 for the ninth straight […]

OTTAWA — The RCMP says it installed tools on digital devices to covertly collect electronic evidence in 32 cases over a five-year period. The criminal offences being investigated in these cases from 2017 to 2022 involved national security, illicit drugs, financial misdeeds and other serious matters. The national police force disclosed the statistics today in […]

TORONTO — Losses in the energy sector led Canada’s main stock index lower in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 148.46 points at 22,878.69. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 124.03 points at 40,705.56. The S&P 500 index was up 11.01 points at […]

Southwest Airlines will revamp its board and the chairman will retire next year, but it intends to keep CEO Robert Jordan in a partial concession to hedge fund Elliott Investment Management, which has been pushing for changes at the airline including Jordan’s ouster. Southwest said Tuesday that six directors will leave the board in November […]

OTTAWA — A panel of judges says Facebook broke federal privacy law by failing to adequately inform users of the risks to their data upon signing up to the popular social media platform. In a new ruling, the Federal Court of Appeal says Facebook, now known as Meta, did not obtain the meaningful consent required […]

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs re-signed forward Nick Robertson to a one-year contract worth US$875,000 on Tuesday. Robertson produced 14 goals and 13 assists in 56 games last season with the Maple Leafs. The 22-year-old reportedly requested a trade out of Toronto this summer, leading to a contract holdout. The Maple Leafs drafted Robertson […]