York Region

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says foreign workers have been making the transition to permanent residency at higher rates in recent years. A new report from the federal agency shows that between 2016 and 2020, 23 per cent of foreign workers had become permanent residents two years after obtaining their first work permits. That was up […]

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index was up in late-morning trading, helped by strength in the energy, technology and industrial sectors, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 80.86 points at 21,874.76. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 73.93 points at 39,201.73. The S&P 500 index […]

OTTAWA — The defence chief’s office says a change-of-command ceremony for the country’s top military commander is set for July 18. Gen. Wayne Eyre announced plans last January to retire from the post. At the time, Eyre said he asked for his successor to be identified as soon as possible to allow for an orderly […]

TORONTO — Toronto police say a 23-year-old man is dead after an overnight shooting. Police say they were called to a condo complex in the North York area just before 3 a.m. Thursday for reports of a shooting. Investigators say multiple witness reported seeing two suspects shooting at another man. Police say when officers arrived, […]

TORONTO — Tilray Brands Inc. says it’s launching a new brand of premium non-alcoholic beverages. The Canadian cannabis company says the new brand is named Runner’s High Brewing Co. It is meant to appeal to those who want beer, but not the buzz that often comes with alcoholic drinks. The first three Runner’s High beers […]

BRAMPTON, Ont. — MDA Space Ltd. has won a $1-billion contract with the Canadian Space Agency for the next phases of the Canadarm3 robotics system. MDA is building the Canadarm3 which will be used aboard Gateway, a collaboration led by NASA to establish a space station in lunar orbit. Gateway is a key part of […]

TORONTO — The firm of the late architect who designed the Ontario Science Centre says the province’s decision to immediately close its doors over a problem with the roof was “absurd” and motivated by politics rather than safety concerns. Brian Rudy, a partner with Moriyama Teshima Architects, said news of the science centre’s abrupt closure […]

OTTAWA — One of the most celebrated acts in Canadian music history will not be appearing at Bluesfest in the nation’s capital. The Ottawa Bluesfest has announced Neil Young and Crazy Horse have cancelled several upcoming appearances, including their Bluesfest show on July 11th. Ottawa Bluesfest says everyone who bought a ticket for the July […]

TORONTO — Ja’Kobe Walter has been drafted by the Toronto Raptors. The guard from Baylor University was selected 19th overall. Toronto also has the first pick of the second round, No. 31 overall. The second round of the NBA Draft will begin Thursday afternoon. Walter averaged 14.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists as a […]

OTTAWA — A string of Liberal cabinet ministers declared they’re ready to get back in the saddle after this week’s crushing byelection defeat, though some suggest they have blinders on. With the summer barbecue circuit beckoning, members of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet fanned out across the country to let Canadians know about work they’ve […]