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TORONTO — Tennis Canada president and chief executive officer Michael Downey announced Tuesday he will retire at the end of the year. Canadian tennis players have enjoyed considerable success during Downey's 15 years as head of the organization.

TORONTO — BMO Financial Group has signed a deal with BNP Paribas for a long-term agreement to help support its commercial banking clients. BMO completed its acquisition of California-based Bank of the West from BNP Paribas on Feb. 1.

A coalition of northwestern Ontario mayors says the province has agreed to help with rising policing costs in their communities but more financial support to target underlying issues is needed.

TORONTO — Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner says he's staying put after considering a plea from a group of Liberals to cross the floor and run for leadership of their party.

TORONTO — Kardinal Offishall has a message for his fellow Canadian celebrities: you've got to step it up at home.

Toronto police say a man has been charged in the alleged hate-motivated assault of a 12-year-old girl on a city transit bus. Police allege the accused and the girl were on the same bus around 4:15 p.m.

TORONTO — Jully Black says she hopes her one-word change to O Canada at Sunday's NBA All-Star Game leads to a lasting revision of the lyrics.

LONDON, Ont. — Denver Barkey scored his second goal of the game 25 seconds into overtime as the London Knights ended the Windsor Spitfires' winning streak at nine games with a 4-3 win Monday in Ontario Hockey League action.

ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — General Motors says it plans to build motors for electric vehicles at its St. Catharines, Ont. propulsion plant, the latest commitment by an automaker transitioning towards an electric future.

TORONTO — A recent change in the Canadian Screen Awards format has some Canadian talent questioning whether it will give actors and creators enough time in the spotlight.