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TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (22,116.69, down 152.43 points): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down $2.64, or 4.75 per cent, to $52.96 on 16.4 million shares.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell more than 150 points Monday, weighed down by losses in the energy sector as the price of oil sank, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 152.43 points at 22,116.69.

TORONTO — Ontario is looking to nearly double the number of publicly funded MRIs and CT scans offered through private clinics.

OTTAWA — Canadian cities and towns facing an uphill battle to stave off the effects of climate change will share more than half a billion dollars from a new federal adaptation fund, but the money is barely a blip in the bills Canadian municipalities

OTTAWA — As the Pride flag was raised over Parliament Hill Monday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned what he called "rising hate" against LGBTQ+ people in Canada, particularly transgender youth.

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada will announce its latest interest rate decision on Wednesday amid speculation the central bank will deliver its first rate cut in more than four years.

OTTAWA — The Liberal government says it will expand eligibility for the federal dental program to children and people with disabilities on June 27.

TORONTO — One man was killed and four others were injured after suspects allegedly shot at a group of men gathered in a high school parking lot after a weekend soccer game, police said Monday.

TORONTO — Canadian Music Week is getting new owners led by former Bell Media head and record label executive Randy Lennox.

OTTAWA — The chief justice of the Supreme Court sent a warning Monday about the risks elected officials run by reacting to decisions from the court without first having read the rulings themselves.