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One man dead in Ontario Place industrial accident: police

One man dead in Ontario Place industrial accident: police

TORONTO — One man is dead after an industrial accident at Ontario Place, police said Tuesday. Toronto police officers responded shortly after 9:30 a.m. to reports that a person was injured by construction equipment at the waterfront.
TIFF screens controversial doc 'Russians at War' amid protests, tight security

TIFF screens controversial doc 'Russians at War' amid protests, tight security

TORONTO — The Toronto International Film Festival screened the controversial "Russians at War" documentary under "exceptional" circumstances, the festival's CEO said Tuesday as he shared more details about the threats that delayed the film's North Am
Review finds no case for formal probe of Beijing's activities under elections law

Review finds no case for formal probe of Beijing's activities under elections law

OTTAWA — The federal agency that investigates election infractions found insufficient evidence to support suggestions Beijing wielded undue influence against the Conservatives in the Vancouver area during the 2021 general election.
Tories will likely get chance to introduce non-confidence motion next week

Tories will likely get chance to introduce non-confidence motion next week

OTTAWA — Next week could be the first opportunity for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to introduce a non-confidence motion asking the other parties to topple the Liberal government.
Health Canada approves updated Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

Health Canada approves updated Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

TORONTO — Doses of Moderna's updated COVID-19 vaccine are expected to begin arriving in Canada "within days," a spokesperson for the Public Health Agency of Canada says, although availability will depend on the immunization rollout in each province a
S&P/TSX composite slips lower Tuesday, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite slips lower Tuesday, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index slipped lower Tuesday despite strength in energy stocks, while U.S. markets were mixed but more or less flat one day before an interest rate decision from the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Juno Awards backtrack on shelving reggae, children's and Christian/gospel categories

Juno Awards backtrack on shelving reggae, children's and Christian/gospel categories

TORONTO — The Juno Awards are reversing course on their plan to shelve three awards after strong blowback from the music community.
Mortgage rule changes will help spark demand, but supply challenges persist: experts

Mortgage rule changes will help spark demand, but supply challenges persist: experts

TORONTO — Experts say Ottawa's changes to mortgage rules could help spur demand among potential homebuyers, but supply challenges are likely to persist in Canada's real estate sector despite lofty goals to build new housing.
Canada consulting with allies on possible involvement in AUKUS security pact

Canada consulting with allies on possible involvement in AUKUS security pact

OTTAWA — Canada is in consultations with the U.K., the U.S. and Australia about possible collaboration in the security pact known as AUKUS.
Faith leaders call on Ford to reverse move to shutter supervised consumption sites

Faith leaders call on Ford to reverse move to shutter supervised consumption sites

TORONTO — Faith leaders are calling on Ontario Premier Doug Ford to reverse course on his decision to close 10 supervised consumption sites across the province.
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