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An investment firm has taken a $1.9 billion stake in Southwest Airlines and wants to oust the CEO

An investment firm has taken a $1.9 billion stake in Southwest Airlines and wants to oust the CEO

DALLAS (AP) — Activist shareholder Elliott Investment Management has bought a $1.9 billion stake in Southwest Airlines and is seeking to force out the CEO of the airline, which has struggled with operational and financial problems .
Church fire that consumed Group of Seven murals was 'heart-wrenching': priest

Church fire that consumed Group of Seven murals was 'heart-wrenching': priest

TORONTO — As investigators work to determine the cause of a devastating fire at a historic Toronto church, community members and art experts are mourning the loss of a sacred space that housed unique artwork by members of the Group of Seven.
Toronto police say six people arrested at Walk with Israel event

Toronto police say six people arrested at Walk with Israel event

TORONTO — Toronto police say they arrested six people at a pro-Israel march on the weekend. The annual "Walk with Israel" event took place Sunday amid heightened security and protests along the route.
Former top judge McLachlin exits Hong Kong court with 'confidence,' mum on repression

Former top judge McLachlin exits Hong Kong court with 'confidence,' mum on repression

OTTAWA — Canada's former top judge is ending her term on a high-level Hong Kong court, saying she has faith in that institution while keeping mum on democratic backsliding in the city-state.
Plouffe twins headline Canada's Olympic 3x3 women's basketball roster

Plouffe twins headline Canada's Olympic 3x3 women's basketball roster

TORONTO — Twin sisters Katherine and Michelle Plouffe headline Canada's 3x3 women's basketball roster for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Paige Crozon of Humboldt, Sask., and Kacie Bosch of Lethbridge, Alta.
Ontario expanding jails by several hundred beds to deal with overflowing institutions

Ontario expanding jails by several hundred beds to deal with overflowing institutions

LONDON, Ont. — Ontario will add more beds to its beleaguered jails, which are bursting with inmates, solicitor general Michael Kerzner said Monday.
Telehouse launches three Toronto data centres to facilitate internet traffic flow

Telehouse launches three Toronto data centres to facilitate internet traffic flow

TORONTO — Data centre service provider Telehouse is expanding to Canada with the launch of three locations in downtown Toronto that will act as central meeting points for internet traffic flow.
Canada, U.K. privacy officials launch joint investigation into 23andMe data breach

Canada, U.K. privacy officials launch joint investigation into 23andMe data breach

OTTAWA — Canada's privacy commissioner is teaming up with his U.K. counterpart to investigate a data breach discovered last year at 23andMe. Philippe Dufresne's office says the joint investigation with U.K.
Veteran running back Carey enjoys solid debut in Argos win over Lions

Veteran running back Carey enjoys solid debut in Argos win over Lions

TORONTO — It didn't take Ka'Deem Carey long to fit into the Toronto Argonauts' offence. The veteran running back accumulated 105 yards from scrimmage Sunday night in Toronto's season-opening 35-27 home win over B.C.
Lack of fleece inventory contributes to Roots reporting $8.9M Q1 loss, sales drop

Lack of fleece inventory contributes to Roots reporting $8.9M Q1 loss, sales drop

TORONTO — Roots Corp. says it lost $8.9 million in its latest quarter as it missed out on some sales because it didn't have enough of its fleece products to keep up with demand and is still seeing shoppers grapple with economic headwinds.
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