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S&P/TSX composite closes up more than 300 points, U.S. stock markets also higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained 1.4 per cent Wednesday in a broad-based rally led by energy, industrial and utilities stocks, while U.S. stock markets posted new records yet again. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 307.

Jul 10, 2024 2:41 PM Read more >

Ford won't budge on plan to have ready-to-drink cocktails sold in corner stores

TORONTO — Ontario will not budge on its plan to have ready-to-drink cocktails sold at convenience and grocery stores across the province, Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday on the issue that has become a sticking point in an ongoing strike by liquor st

Jul 10, 2024 2:32 PM Read more >

Jewish community takes food inspection agency to court over slaughter guidelines

OTTAWA — A group of agencies that certify Kosher meat took the government to court Wednesday to ask for an injunction against Canadian Food Inspection Agency guidelines for the ritual slaughter of animals.

Jul 10, 2024 2:05 PM Read more >

Pro-Palestinian protesters dismantle encampment at University of Ottawa

The University of Ottawa says pro-Palestinian protesters have dismantled an encampment that had been on campus for two months.

Jul 10, 2024 2:03 PM Read more >

Bombardier workers at aircraft assembly centre ratify contract, end strike

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Workers represented by Unifor at Bombardier's aircraft assembly centre in the Greater Toronto Area have ratified a new three-year contract, ending an 18-day strike.

Jul 10, 2024 11:57 AM Read more >

Privy Council Office changes vetting process after human rights chief appointment

OTTAWA — The administrative wing of the Prime Minister's Office says it has new procedures for vetting federal appointees following concerns it failed to search online posts made by the incoming head of the Canadian Human Rights Commission.

Jul 10, 2024 11:36 AM Read more >

Doug Ford says it would be 'foolish' to repair science centre building

TORONTO — Trying to repair the Ontario Science Centre building would be "foolish," Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday in response to calls to reverse his abrupt closure of the attraction.

Jul 10, 2024 11:26 AM Read more >

Gilgeous-Alexander, Murray headline Canada's Olympic men's basketball team

TORONTO — Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray headline a Canadian men's basketball team heavy with NBA experience that will compete at this summer's Paris Olympics.

Jul 10, 2024 11:26 AM Read more >

Transit company Keolis North America signs deal to double size of Canadian operations

TORONTO — Transit company Keolis North America says it has signed a deal that will see the company double the size of its Canadian operations.

Jul 10, 2024 11:02 AM Read more >

CPP Investments buying 20% stake in European software company Team.blue

TORONTO — The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is investing about $811 million for a 20 per cent stake in European company Team.blue, which helps simplify online business for entrepreneurs and small businesses. The transaction values Team.

Jul 10, 2024 10:54 AM Read more >