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Negotiations between striking GO Transit workers, Metrolinx to resume Thursday

Negotiations between striking GO Transit workers, Metrolinx to resume Thursday

TORONTO — The union representing striking GO Transit workers said negotiations with their employer would resume Thursday, a day earlier than anticipated, after it accused the transit agency of holding up talks.
Ontario docs advise masks, vaccine catch-up ahead of anticipated tough viral season

Ontario docs advise masks, vaccine catch-up ahead of anticipated tough viral season

TORONTO — Ontarians are being advised to keep up with vaccinations and wear masks indoors as doctors warn of a worsening respiratory illness season that's hitting children – and the pediatric health system – particularly hard.
Panel looks at ways to detect COVID-19 at airports ahead of winter travel season

Panel looks at ways to detect COVID-19 at airports ahead of winter travel season

TORONTO — As the busy winter travel season approaches, researchers are looking to use artificial intelligence and surveillance technologies at Canada's airports to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
Toronto FC trades Canadian Luca Petrasso to Orlando City for allocation money

Toronto FC trades Canadian Luca Petrasso to Orlando City for allocation money

Toronto FC has traded fullback/midfielder Luca Petrasso to Orlando City SC in a deal that could net TFC up to US$400,000 in general allocation money.
Meta layoff of 11,000 workers worldwide hits Canadian staff

Meta layoff of 11,000 workers worldwide hits Canadian staff

TORONTO — A number of Canadian workers have been laid off by Meta Inc. as the tech giant announced plans to cut 13 per cent of its workforce in a bid to become "leaner and more efficient.
Art Gallery of Ontario to spotlight Indigenous artists in 2023 exhibitions

Art Gallery of Ontario to spotlight Indigenous artists in 2023 exhibitions

TORONTO — The Art Gallery of Ontario is spotlighting Indigenous artists in a suite of exhibitions starting in the new year.
Ontario government introducing Grade 6 Holocaust education requirement in 2023

Ontario government introducing Grade 6 Holocaust education requirement in 2023

The Ontario government says it is introducing a mandatory learning requirement on Holocaust education to the province's Grade 6 curriculum.
BMO takes $1.1-billion provision on U.S. Ponzi scheme ruling

BMO takes $1.1-billion provision on U.S. Ponzi scheme ruling

TORONTO — BMO Financial Group will record a $1.12-billion provision after a U.S. jury found it liable in relation to a Ponzi scheme alleged to have been facilitated by a bank it bought.

Leafs captain Tavares named ambassador for Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.'s Proline

Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares has been named the ambassador for the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.'s Proline online sports betting brand, the company announced Wednesday.

Police charge photographer in alleged sexual assaults at Newmarket school

NEWMARKET, Ont. — Police have charged a photographer after investigating complaints from students about alleged sexual assaults at their Newmarket, Ont., school. York Regional Police say they began an investigation into the 30-year-old Barrie, Ont.
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