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One seriously injured after St. Catharines explosion, fire at industrial facility

One seriously injured after St. Catharines explosion, fire at industrial facility

A series of explosions and a large fire at a hazardous waste facility in the Niagara Region left one person with serious injuries and triggered the evacuation of nearby homes and businesses on Thursday as crews worked to prevent further blasts at the

OHL Roundup: Wright has two-point night in Spitfires debut as Windsor tops Spirit 7-4

WINDSOR, Ont. — Shane Wright had a goal and an assist in his debut for Windsor as the Spitfires defeated the Saginaw Spirit 7-4 on Thursday. Wright was traded to the Spitfires from the Kingston Frontenacs on Jan.

Siakam scores 35, Raptors beat Hornets for 3rd straight win

TORONTO (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 35 points, Scottie Barnes added 21 and the Toronto Raptors have won three consecutive games for the first time this season, beating the Charlotte Hornets 124-114 on Thursday night. Gary Trent Jr.
Pascal Siakam leads Raptors past Hornets 124-114 for Toronto's third straight win

Pascal Siakam leads Raptors past Hornets 124-114 for Toronto's third straight win

TORONTO — Scottie Barnes knows that his Toronto Raptors are finally finding their rhythm. Now they just have to stay motivated.
RBC subsidiary in U.S. to pay $31 million redlining settlement

RBC subsidiary in U.S. to pay $31 million redlining settlement

TORONTO — An RBC subsidiary in the U.S. has reached a US$31-million settlement with the Department of Justice over allegations of discrimination by limiting mortgage lending in predominately Black and Latino communities.

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,211.20, up 186.15): Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN). Utilities. Down 42 cents, or 4.22 per cent, to $9.53 on 14.
S&P/TSX composite gains almost one per cent, U.S. markets also rise

S&P/TSX composite gains almost one per cent, U.S. markets also rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained almost one per cent Thursday, buoyed by strength in the energy and financial sectors, while U.S. markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 186.15 points at 20,211.20.
Banking regulator launches consultations on mortgage rules, proposes additions

Banking regulator launches consultations on mortgage rules, proposes additions

TORONTO — Stricter rules around qualifying for a mortgage could be coming as Canada's banking regulator seeks feedback on several proposals to limit the number of overstretched borrowers.
Stellato-Dudek aiming for first Canadian figure skating, at age 39

Stellato-Dudek aiming for first Canadian figure skating, at age 39

OSHAWA, Ont. — Deanna Stellato-Dudek hopes to capture her first Canadian figure skating title — at the age of 39, and more than 20 years after she initially retired from the sport.
Pandemic isolation, social media could be factors in violent crimes by teens: experts

Pandemic isolation, social media could be factors in violent crimes by teens: experts

TORONTO — Violent crime committed by teenagers could be increasing in Canada's most populous city due to pandemic isolation and the influences of social media, experts say, as Toronto police investigate a string of assaults allegedly committed by tee
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