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Homicide investigators in Peel Region probing death of man in Brampton

Homicide investigators in Peel Region probing death of man in Brampton

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Peel Regional Police say their homicide bureau is investigating after a man died of a gunshot wound in Brampton, Ont., early Friday morning. Police say they responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle just before 1 a.m.
Guy Maddin wades into more conventional fare with 'Rumours.' It's still weird.

Guy Maddin wades into more conventional fare with 'Rumours.' It's still weird.

TORONTO — Guy Maddin has built a career helming bewildering, dreamlike, avant-garde films, but the Winnipeg auteur's new dark political comedy “Rumours” may be his most accessible work yet.
Ottawa posts federal deficit of $2.9B from April to June

Ottawa posts federal deficit of $2.9B from April to June

OTTAWA — The Finance Department says the federal deficit was $2.9 billion over the first three months of the fiscal year. The result compared with a $3.
Scotiabank closes first phase of investment in U.S. bank KeyCorp

Scotiabank closes first phase of investment in U.S. bank KeyCorp

TORONTO — Scotiabank says it has completed the first step in its investment in KeyCorp with the acquisition of a 4.9 per cent stake in the U.S. bank. The Canadian bank says it paid US$17.17 per share or about US$800 million for the stake.
Orangutan briefly escapes habitat at Toronto Zoo, returned safely

Orangutan briefly escapes habitat at Toronto Zoo, returned safely

TORONTO — The Toronto Zoo says an orangutan managed to leave its outdoor habitat before it was returned without incident. The zoo says Kembali the orangutan accessed an area just outside of its habitat Thursday evening.
EVs cheaper to run but costs must come down to drive sales up fast enough: PBO

EVs cheaper to run but costs must come down to drive sales up fast enough: PBO

OTTAWA — It is already more cost effective over the long term to buy an electric vehicle than a gas-powered model, but the savings must get substantially higher if Canada is to meet its EV sales targets, the parliamentary budget office concluded in a
New head coach Travis Green looking to build strong team culture with Senators

New head coach Travis Green looking to build strong team culture with Senators

OTTAWA — Travis Green said the Ottawa Senators need to focus on more than scoring goals this season. The Senators' new head coach said the young NHL team needs to approach the upcoming campaign around building a strong team culture and identity.
TDSB says some student info may have been exposed in June cyberattack

TDSB says some student info may have been exposed in June cyberattack

TORONTO — Canada's largest public school board says identifying information about some students may have been exposed in a recent cyberattack.
Man wanted for murder in Markham woman's death fled to Hong Kong, police say

Man wanted for murder in Markham woman's death fled to Hong Kong, police say

A suspect in the murder of a Toronto-area woman whose burned remains were found earlier this month has fled Canada, police said Thursday, adding an international dimension to the weeks-long investigation.
Toronto suspect in the murders of two women may be in Mississauga: Peel Region police

Toronto suspect in the murders of two women may be in Mississauga: Peel Region police

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Peel Region police say a suspect wanted for second-degree murder in the deaths of two women may be west of Toronto.
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