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Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard's sentencing delayed again, now set for Sept. 9

Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard's sentencing delayed again, now set for Sept. 9

TORONTO — The long-delayed sentencing for former fashion tycoon Peter Nygard was postponed once again after prosecutors asked that it be adjourned to early September.
Red panda cub dies at Toronto Zoo, highlighting species fragility

Red panda cub dies at Toronto Zoo, highlighting species fragility

TORONTO — The Toronto Zoo says one of its red panda cubs has died, highlighting the fragility of the species in their first few months whether under human care or in the wild.
Canada finishes space launch negotiations with the United States

Canada finishes space launch negotiations with the United States

OTTAWA — Canada is a step closer to the final frontier after completing negotiations with the United States on an agreement with major implications for domestic space launches.
July auto sales bounce back after software outage: DesRosiers

July auto sales bounce back after software outage: DesRosiers

TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants says July sales bounced back after a flat performance a month earlier when dealerships were dealing with a major software outage.
'Ontario's moment:' Minister says Canada building blueprint for nuclear energy future

'Ontario's moment:' Minister says Canada building blueprint for nuclear energy future

WASHINGTON — Ontario is selling itself as the nuclear North Star to guide the direction of American power as the United States looks to de-carbonize amid ever-increasing demand for energy. "It really underscores both Canada and the U.S.
Thunderstorms move into southern Ontario, heat warning over parts of north and east

Thunderstorms move into southern Ontario, heat warning over parts of north and east

A patchwork of weather warnings is blanketing Ontario, as Environment Canada calls for possible torrential downpours in the south and blistering temperatures to the north and east.
Liberal MP says she regrets 'distress' caused to witnesses who left meeting in tears

Liberal MP says she regrets 'distress' caused to witnesses who left meeting in tears

OTTAWA — Liberal MP Anita Vandenbeld fell short of an apology after instigating a fracas on Wednesday that led two witnesses testifying about violence against women to storm out of a parliamentary committee hearing.
S&P/TSX composite drops almost 400 points Thursday, U.S. markets also fall

S&P/TSX composite drops almost 400 points Thursday, U.S. markets also fall

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index more than wiped out its gains from the day before on Thursday, declining 1.7 per cent with most major sectors down, while U.S. markets also fell. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 387.60 points at 22,723.
Toronto Blue Jays sign 2024 first-round pick Trey Yesavage

Toronto Blue Jays sign 2024 first-round pick Trey Yesavage

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have signed 2024 first-round pick Trey Yesavage, the club announced Thursday. The 21-year-old right-handed pitcher spent the past three seasons playing at East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C.
Film festival honouring sex workers, described as Canadian first, opens in Hamilton

Film festival honouring sex workers, described as Canadian first, opens in Hamilton

HAMILTON — A film festival celebrating sex workers is set to open in Hamilton, with organizers describing the event as the first of its kind in Canada. The two-day Sex Workers’ Film and Arts Festival features documentaries, panels and performances.
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