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OSFI easing stress test requirements for uninsured mortgages when switching providers

OSFI easing stress test requirements for uninsured mortgages when switching providers

OTTAWA — The national banking regulator says it will no longer require borrowers with uninsured mortgages to undergo a stress test when switching providers.
Tearful complainant alleges Jacob Hoggard raped, choked her after Hedley concert

Tearful complainant alleges Jacob Hoggard raped, choked her after Hedley concert

A woman accusing Jacob Hoggard of sexual assault in northern Ontario told his trial the musician raped, hit and choked her before urinating on her in a hotel room after she attended his band's concert and an after-party eight years ago.
S&P/TSX composite moves lower Wednesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite moves lower Wednesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index edged lower on Wednesday, weighed down by the energy sector as the price of oil fell, while U.S. stock markets were mixed, with the S&P 500 and Dow slipping from the records set the day before.
Toronto Blue Jays recall Brett de Geus from Triple-A Buffalo and option Tommy Nance

Toronto Blue Jays recall Brett de Geus from Triple-A Buffalo and option Tommy Nance

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays recalled right-hander Brett de Geus from Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday and optioned fellow reliever Tommy Nance to the team's spring training complex.
Ford wants to build tunnel under Highway 401 across GTA, no cost estimates provided

Ford wants to build tunnel under Highway 401 across GTA, no cost estimates provided

TORONTO — Ontario is exploring the idea of digging a massive tunnel under Highway 401 to move traffic and transit across the Toronto area, with Premier Doug Ford pledging to build it regardless of what a feasibility study says.

Ontario’s closure of youth detention facilities has not resulted in more support for young people

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Canisia Lubrin, Fawn Parker make Writers' Trust fiction prize short list

Canisia Lubrin, Fawn Parker make Writers' Trust fiction prize short list

TORONTO — Poet-novelists Canisia Lubrin and Fawn Parker are among the authors shortlisted for the Atwood Gibson Writers' Trust Fiction Prize. The Writers' Trust of Canada announced the finalists for the $60,000 prize on Wednesday.
Bloc gives Liberals Oct. 29 deadline to meet demands or face potential early election

Bloc gives Liberals Oct. 29 deadline to meet demands or face potential early election

OTTAWA — The Bloc Québécois is giving the Liberal government a deadline of Oct. 29 to pass two pieces of legislation related to old-age security and supply management.
Richmond Hill man charged with second-degree-murder in death of his mother

Richmond Hill man charged with second-degree-murder in death of his mother

York Regional Police say a 23-year-old man has been charged with second-degree-murder in the death of his mother.
Former Raptors star Carter to visit Toronto amid jersey retirement rumblings

Former Raptors star Carter to visit Toronto amid jersey retirement rumblings

TORONTO — NBA Hall of Famer Vince Carter will be in Toronto on Friday amid reports that the Raptors will announce the retirement of his jersey.
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