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One dead, one injured after shooting outside high school in east Toronto

Toronto police say one man is dead and a teenage boy is injured after a shooting outside a high school in the city's east end. Police say on Twitter that officers responded to reports of a shooting at Woburn Collegiate Institute around 3:20 p.m.
S&P/TSX composite index, U.S. markets slump Monday

S&P/TSX composite index, U.S. markets slump Monday

TORONTO — Canadian and U.S. markets slumped on the last day of October, with Canadian markets buoyed somewhat by energy stocks even as the price of oil fell. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 45.05 points at 19,426.14.
Doug Ford overstates privilege in attempt to avoid testimony at inquiry: commissioner

Doug Ford overstates privilege in attempt to avoid testimony at inquiry: commissioner

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford and a top minister have overstated the privilege they enjoy as politicians as they try to get out of testifying at the Emergencies Act inquiry, the commissioner overseeing the proceeding said Monday in court docume
Cargojet credits its focus on commercial business for strong third quarter

Cargojet credits its focus on commercial business for strong third quarter

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Cargojet Inc. credits its new strategy for a high performing third quarter, as the company adapts to uncertain customer demands while keeping a close eye on the economy. The Mississauga, Ont.
What is the notwithstanding clause? An explainer on the rarely used provision

What is the notwithstanding clause? An explainer on the rarely used provision

The Ontario government says it intends to invoke the notwithstanding clause to keep an eventual law affecting some education workers in force in the event of any constitutional challenges.
Importance of understanding your travel insurance in post-COVID-19 era

Importance of understanding your travel insurance in post-COVID-19 era

TORONTO — TD Home and Auto Insurance Company, a subsidiary of TD Bank, has settled a class action lawsuit with Canadians whose trips were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and one expert says the situation reinforces the importance of understan
Ontario to release economic statement on Nov. 14, finance minister says

Ontario to release economic statement on Nov. 14, finance minister says

TORONTO — Ontario is set to release its fall economic statement on Nov. 14. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy says the province will be providing an update on its "plan to build.

Ontario hospital temporarily closes emergency room due to COVID-19

SIMCOE, Ont. — An Ontario hospital is temporarily closing its emergency room due to COVID-19 illnesses. Norfolk General Hospital says its emergency department will reopen Monday at 7 p.m.

Police called to Coniston residence Sunday evening for unknown problem

CONISTON, Ont. — Three people have been found dead in a home in the community of Coniston in Sudbury, Ontario. Greater Sudbury Police were called to the residence on Caruso Street at 6:20 p.m. Sunday for an unknown issue.
Ontario to pre-emptively legislate education workers staff back to work

Ontario to pre-emptively legislate education workers staff back to work

TORONTO — Ontario's education minister intends to introduce legislation Monday that will avert a looming support staff strike and impose a contract on them, a proposition the union said it is prepared to fight.
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