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Canada says it respects Mexican sovereignty, amid constitutional reform controversy

Canada says it respects Mexican sovereignty, amid constitutional reform controversy

OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says the federal government respects Mexican sovereignty and has no intention of intervening in that country's internal affairs around proposed constitutional reforms.
Teen seeks reduced sentence in Kenneth Lee case over strip searches

Teen seeks reduced sentence in Kenneth Lee case over strip searches

TORONTO — A teen girl who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the alleged swarming of a homeless Toronto man is seeking to have her sentence reduced after she was repeatedly made to strip naked during searches while in custody.
Rogers deal to drop linear channels in acquiring Discovery Science, OWN, Animal Planet content

Rogers deal to drop linear channels in acquiring Discovery Science, OWN, Animal Planet content

TORONTO — Content from specialty channels bound for Rogers including Cooking, OWN, Discovery Science, Motor Trend and Animal Planet will be streamed and on demand when the brands switch to the media giant next year. Rogers Communications Inc.
RBC, National Bank shares hit record highs on strong earnings

RBC, National Bank shares hit record highs on strong earnings

TORONTO — Shares of Royal Bank of Canada and National Bank hit all-time highs on Wednesday as the two banks reported earnings that topped expectations.
S&P/TSX composite down, U.S. stock markets also fall ahead of Nvidia earnings

S&P/TSX composite down, U.S. stock markets also fall ahead of Nvidia earnings

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell on Wednesday, led by technology and base metals, while U.S. markets were also down ahead of a much-anticipated earnings report from Nvidia. The Nasdaq fell 1.1 per cent as large tech stocks led the way lower.
ISIS video didn't come up during security screening of Toronto terror suspect: CBSA

ISIS video didn't come up during security screening of Toronto terror suspect: CBSA

OTTAWA — Officials from the Canada Border Services Agency were not aware that a man who is now facing terror charges was allegedly featured in an ISIS video when his immigration application was approved.
Warrant issued for murder suspect in death of Markham woman who went missing: police

Warrant issued for murder suspect in death of Markham woman who went missing: police

A Canada-wide arrest warrant has been issued for a man wanted for first-degree murder in the death of a Toronto-area woman who went missing earlier this month, York Regional Police said Wednesday. Yuk-Ying Anita Mui, a 56-year-old from Markham, Ont.
Verdict delayed in sexual assault trial for former head of military HR

Verdict delayed in sexual assault trial for former head of military HR

OTTAWA — The verdict in the sexual assault trial for former vice-admiral Haydn Edmundson has been delayed until Sept. 16 after the judge said he needed more time to finish his decision.
High-ranking Toronto cop demoted for 2 years after helping mentees cheat in promotion

High-ranking Toronto cop demoted for 2 years after helping mentees cheat in promotion

TORONTO — The first Black woman to hold the rank of superintendent in Toronto police history was handed a temporary demotion Wednesday after admitting she helped her mentees cheat in a promotional interview process that she was involved in overseeing
Canada Post at 'critical juncture,' financial situation unsustainable: board chair

Canada Post at 'critical juncture,' financial situation unsustainable: board chair

The chair of Canada Post’s board says the organization’s financial situation is unsustainable. "The board and senior management recognize that Canada Post is at a critical juncture," said André Hudon at its annual general meeting on Wednesday.
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