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Federal Court agrees to hear case about public servants' return to office mandate

Federal Court agrees to hear case about public servants' return to office mandate

OTTAWA — The Federal Court has agreed to review the federal government's decision to mandate public servants return to the office three days per week. The mandate, which is set to begin on Sept.
S&P/TSX, U.S. markets rise as August ends ahead of anticipated September rate cuts

S&P/TSX, U.S. markets rise as August ends ahead of anticipated September rate cuts

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose on Friday, as strength in financial and technology stocks helped outweigh weakness in energy, while U.S. markets rose to a solid finish after a day of mixed trading.
International student enrolment drops below federal cap: Universities Canada

International student enrolment drops below federal cap: Universities Canada

OTTAWA — Fewer students are coming from abroad to study at Canadian universities this fall, and Universities Canada is warning that the numbers have dropped below the cap the federal government set on international student visas this year.
Police seek information in 2010 murder of Ontario woman

Police seek information in 2010 murder of Ontario woman

ORANGEVILLE, Ont. — Police are making another appeal for information in the murder of an Ontario woman 14 years after her death.
BoC expected to cut key interest rate, despite stronger-than-anticipated growth in Q2

BoC expected to cut key interest rate, despite stronger-than-anticipated growth in Q2

OTTAWA — Economists say the Bank of Canada is still on track to cut interest rates next week, despite economic growth coming in stronger than expected in the second quarter.
More than 4,000 Ontario corner stores approved to sell alcohol next week

More than 4,000 Ontario corner stores approved to sell alcohol next week

TORONTO — More than 4,000 convenience stores across Ontario have been licensed to sell alcohol as new liberalized rules are set to take effect next week.
Cannabis retailer Tokyo Smoke to close 29 stores amid creditor protection proceedings

Cannabis retailer Tokyo Smoke to close 29 stores amid creditor protection proceedings

TORONTO — Cannabis retailer Tokyo Smoke says it will be shuttering 29 of its stores as it seeks creditor protection. The closures are part of a restructuring the brand is carrying out under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act.
CFL commissioner Ambrosie holding Argos' QB Kelly to the promise he made to him

CFL commissioner Ambrosie holding Argos' QB Kelly to the promise he made to him

TORONTO — It's been called a last-chance agreement but Randy Ambrosie sees the CFL's reinstatement of Chad Kelly as the league holding the Toronto Argonauts quarterback accountable for a promise he made to the commissioner.
Cash-strapped parents seek back-to-school deals as years of inflation take a toll

Cash-strapped parents seek back-to-school deals as years of inflation take a toll

TORONTO — When August rolled around, April Hicke realized the $100 she typically gives her 13-year-old son to update his wardrobe in time for school to start was no longer enough.
Pass the popcorn: Film enthusiast aims to set movie-watching record at TIFF

Pass the popcorn: Film enthusiast aims to set movie-watching record at TIFF

TORONTO — A Canadian cinephile will attempt to set a world record at this year's Toronto International Film Festival by watching 80 movies in 11 days – even if it breaks his concession stand budget.
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