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Witness who stormed out of House committee in tears demands apology from Liberal MP

Witness who stormed out of House committee in tears demands apology from Liberal MP

OTTAWA — A witness who stormed out of a parliamentary committee meeting in tears Wednesday is demanding an apology from a Liberal MP who put a halt to a planned discussion about violence against women in favour of a debate about abortion rights.
B.C. couple partially victorious in bankruptcy fight with securities regulator

B.C. couple partially victorious in bankruptcy fight with securities regulator

VANCOUVER — The chair of the British Columbia Securities Commission is calling on the federal government to change legislation to protect investors after the Supreme Court of Canada ruled fines issued by regulators can be wiped out by bankruptcy.
Discovery of 19 dead dogs in Newfoundland leads to cruelty charges for Ontario man

Discovery of 19 dead dogs in Newfoundland leads to cruelty charges for Ontario man

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A 52-year-old man from Ontario has been charged with animal cruelty after police found 19 dead dogs at a home in eastern Newfoundland this week.
TMX Group earnings rise to $100 million in second quarter, revenues also higher

TMX Group earnings rise to $100 million in second quarter, revenues also higher

TORONTO — TMX Group Ltd. says it earned $100 million in the second quarter of 2024, up from $97.3 million during the same quarter last year. Revenue for the company that operates the Toronto Stock Exchange totalled $367.1 million, up from $306.
Live Nation silent after it scraps concerts linked to Lamar at Drake-backed venue

Live Nation silent after it scraps concerts linked to Lamar at Drake-backed venue

TORONTO — Live Nation is staying quiet after two performers associated with Kendrick Lamar say their dates at its Drake-affiliated History venue in Toronto were cancelled at the last minute.
S&P/TSX up almost 300 points as oil prices rise; Wall St. rallies and Fed holds rates

S&P/TSX up almost 300 points as oil prices rise; Wall St. rallies and Fed holds rates

TORONTO — Gains in energy stocks and base metals led Canada's main stock index up almost 300 points in a broad-based rally Wednesday, while major tech names led a rally on U.S. stock markets, and the U.S.
Rogers jumps aboard TIFF as top sponsor of film festival, but not year-round events

Rogers jumps aboard TIFF as top sponsor of film festival, but not year-round events

TORONTO — The Toronto International Film Festival says it has signed up Rogers Communications as its new "presenting sponsor," but only for the film festival itself and only for a single year.
Dequoy, McInnis and Ward capture top spots in CFL's monthly honour roll

Dequoy, McInnis and Ward capture top spots in CFL's monthly honour roll

TORONTO — Montreal Alouettes safety Marc-Antoine Dequoy and B.C. Lions receiver Justin McInnis were the top-graded defensive and offensive players in the CFL's honour roll for July, the league announced Wednesday. Dequoy earned a grade of 89.
Father, son facing terror charges allegedly planning violent Toronto attack: RCMP

Father, son facing terror charges allegedly planning violent Toronto attack: RCMP

TORONTO — A father and son who were allegedly planning a violent attack in Toronto and had links to the Islamic State group are facing terrorism related charges, the RCMP said Wednesday. The two were arrested at a hotel in Richmond Hill, Ont.
Economy continues to grow at modest pace as forecasters brace for more rate cuts

Economy continues to grow at modest pace as forecasters brace for more rate cuts

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy continued to keep its head just above water in May, growing 0.2 per cent, led by expansions in manufacturing and the public sector.
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