Ontario News

Toronto police say the man accused of killing an 89-year-old woman in what they believe to be an unprovoked attack is now facing a manslaughter charge.

TORONTO — A woman riding a Toronto streetcar was stabbed in the head on Tuesday in the latest case of violence on city transit as police said they were working to address safety issues in the system. Officers were called around 2 p.m.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was largely unchanged Tuesday as weakness in energy was offset by gains in telecom and industrials, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 2.03 points at 20,629.55.

TORONTO — Sources say newspaper publisher Postmedia Network Corp. is laying off 11 per cent of its editorial staff, less than a week after workers were told the company was grappling with "economic contraction.

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay is laying off two per cent of its corporate workforce, estimated to be about 250 employees, largely within Canada.

TORONTO — Marineland has registered to lobby the Ontario government with the goal of selling the park. Andrew Burns, a lawyer who has represented the Niagara Falls, Ont.

TORONTO — Justin Bieber has sold the rights to his entire back catalogue, including megahits "Despacito," "Sorry" and "Baby," to Hipgnosis Song Management. The song investment company says it's struck an agreement with the Stratford, Ont.

TORONTO — A new report says that pledges made by companies to support diversity are at risk as the corporate sector prepares for a possible recession.

TORONTO — Imagine being on the court with the Toronto Raptors. Or watching an NHL game from the stands with real-time statistics literally in front of your nose.

TORONTO — Magna International Inc. says its margins for 2022 are expected to come in lower than it forecast. The auto parts company says its adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) margin is expected to be about 4.3 per cent for 2022.