Ontario News

TORONTO — BMO Financial Group says it has closed its US$16.3 billion acquisition of Bank of the West more than 13 months after initially announcing the deal. The bank says the closing of the deal adds nearly 1.

TORONTO (AP) — John Herdman says he will remain as Canada's men's soccer coach. The 47-year-old Briton coached Canada in its first men's World Cup appearance since 1986.

TORONTO — Will Arnett and Taylor Pendrith love the Toronto Maple Leafs. And the Maple Leafs? They love them right back. Pendrith, a PGA Tour player from nearby Richmond Hill, Ont.

TORONTO — Denmark's Brondby IF says Norwegian international defender Sigurd Rosted is headed to Toronto FC.

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he has met with the province's attorney general and solicitor general on ways to "support" the bail system.

TORONTO — Higher grocery prices are expected to hit stores across Canada soon as a blackout on price increases over the holiday season comes to an end. Last fall, Loblaw Cos. Ltd.

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday he hopes the provinces can reach a health-care deal with the federal government shortly after their meeting next week with the prime minister.

TORONTO — The NFL playoffs again reigned supreme among Proline bettors last week but one customer hit it big wagering on soccer. According to Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., a bettor won $1,574 after putting down $5 on a six-pick soccer parlay.

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Ontario is expanding digital options at ServiceOntario locations, including video health-card renewal appointments and applying for marriage licences online. Premier Doug Ford says the moves will save people time and money.

TORONTO — Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. has signed a deal to acquire the Canadian private wealth business of Mercer Global Investments Canada Ltd. Financial terms of the agreement were not immediately available.