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TORONTO — The Canadian National Exhibition sees wedding proposals, first dates and meet-cutes every year but this time around, the fair would like to play cupid. The exhibition has launched Marriage on the Midway, a contest for one Ontario couple to tie the knot or renew their vows with a wedding on the fair grounds. […]

TORONTO — Ontario has officially cancelled its $100-million contract with Starlink, but the province refuses to say how much it cost taxpayers to get out of the deal. Energy and Mines Minister Stephen Lecce confirmed the cancellation, but did not answer numerous questions about the kill fee the province will have to pay Elon Musk’s […]

TORONTO — Toronto’s Pearson International Airport says some delays are expected after a private plane was damaged while touching down this morning. The airport says in a social media post that two crew members were on the plane and no injuries were reported after a landing gear malfunction. But it says passengers may see some […]

TORONTO — Ontario plans to double the number of medical isotopes it produces within four years. Energy and Mines Minister Stephen Lecce says the province is creating an expert panel that will accomplish that feat. Medical isotopes are made at all three nuclear generators in Ontario and at McMaster University. The province says they produce […]

TORONTO — A union representing Toronto workers says unbearable heat forced the closure of two indoor pools Tuesday, and they remain closed this morning. CUPE Local 79 says indoor humidex ratings were recorded between 40 and 45 C this week at Main Square Community Recreation Centre and Birchmount Community Centre pools. The union says aquatic […]

TORONTO — Sentencing submissions are expected today for a teen girl found guilty of manslaughter in a fatal swarming attack on a homeless Toronto man. The teen was one of eight girls between the ages of 13 and 16 who were arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the death of Kenneth Lee. The other […]

TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay has solidified its faith in a controversial deal to sell leases to a B.C. billionaire by asking a court to force landlords critical of her to let her move in. The collapsed retailer has filed a new motion asking Ontario’s Superior Court to assign 25 of its leases in Alberta, B.C. […]

TORONTO — A long-awaited homecoming didn’t go as planned for Denis Shapovalov on Tuesday night at the National Bank Open. The 22nd-seeded Canadian dropped a 7-6 (4), 7-5 decision to American Learner Tien to the disappointment of the centre court crowd at Sobeys Stadium. Shapovalov, who grew up in nearby Richmond Hill, Ont., last played […]

TORONTO — Toronto’s edition of Just For Laughs will welcome standup stars Gabriel Iglesias, Maria Bamford, Big Jay Oakerson and Ron Funches. Organizers announced a first round of comics that also includes “Daily Show” correspondent Al Madrigal, the U.K.’s Sarah Millican and Dropout Improv. Social media star Che Durena along with Jay Jurden and Gina […]

NEWMARKET — Police are seeking witnesses who can help identify a suspect after a rabbit was shot dead in front of a Newmarket, Ont., home. York Regional Police say officers were called to the area of Glenway Circle and Eagle Street West shortly after 11 a.m. on Sunday, after a homeowner found a rabbit shot […]