York Region

LONDON, Ont. — Alice Munro’s alma mater has paused the endowed chair program that bears her name over revelations the writer protected her husband after learning he had sexually abused her daughter. Western University says Andrea Robin Skinner has the school’s “unwavering support” after coming forward last weekend about her stepfather’s abuse and mother’s silence. […]

TORONTO — When Cathie Wood scans the global technology sector, one innovation stands out, even as its proliferation creates new opportunities. Artificial intelligence, the U.S. tech investment maven said, is “the biggest catalyst” for the innovation she sees taking place across the five major areas funded by her firm, Ark Invest. Those areas of focus […]

Wedding venues in Ontario are hoping their alcohol stocks don’t run dry as a strike by the province’s liquor store workers enters its second week. It’s peak season for the venues that host weddings and other summer gatherings, with plenty of champagne toasts, signature cocktails and specific requests from brides and grooms. But with the […]

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index was up more than 150 points in a broad-based rally, while U.S. stock markets also pushed higher in late-morning trading. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 163.79 points at 22,707.92. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 323.83 points at 40,077.58. The S&P 500 index was […]

OTTAWA — Federal officials say rainfall from the remnants of Hurricane Beryl that has caused flash floods in the Maritimes is also lowering the risk of wildfires in eastern Canada. So far, this wildfire season is less severe than the record-setting year in 2023. But the risk is high in particular for B.C., Alberta, Yukon […]

TORONTO — Ontario’s mining law and its system for registering mining claims have allowed thousands of claims to be staked on a northwestern First Nation without consultation or consent, the community alleges in a constitutional challenge announced Friday. The Grassy Narrows First Nation, north of Kenora, Ont., is asking the court to declare that the […]

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OTTAWA — The Canadian Real Estate Association says it is scaling back its housing market forecast for the remainder of the year amid increased levels of supply and a quiet spring spurred by fewer interest rate cuts expected in 2024. It says it anticipates a gradual rebound in the national housing market, with 472,395 properties […]

OTTAWA — Three weeks after the federal Liberals promised to do a “formal, independent review” of the appointment of Canada’s new human-rights commissioner, the government hasn’t provided any details about what that review will entail. Birju Dattani, former executive director of the Yukon Human Rights Commission, was named as the new head of the Canadian […]

TORONTO — Emma-Jayne Wilson is alone at the top. The Canadian surpassed Hall of Fame thoroughbred racer Julie Krone for all-time purse earnings by a female jockey Thursday with a victory at Woodbine Racetrack. Wilson entered just US$11,042 shy of Krone’s career record purse of $90,126,584 before winning aboard first-time starter Perfect Lady Bee. The […]