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S&P/TSX composite up Wednesday, U.S. stock markets also rise after rate decision

S&P/TSX composite up Wednesday, U.S. stock markets also rise after rate decision

TORONTO — U.S. markets got a boost from the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate announcement, moving higher in the afternoon while Canadian markets followed suit. The U.S.
Nearly 300 Ontario patients moved to LTC homes they didn't choose

Nearly 300 Ontario patients moved to LTC homes they didn't choose

TORONTO — Nearly 300 people in Ontario have been moved from hospitals to long-term care homes not of their choosing under a law the government implemented over a year ago.
Toronto reports 21 mpox cases so far this year, after 27 cases in all of 2023

Toronto reports 21 mpox cases so far this year, after 27 cases in all of 2023

TORONTO — Twenty one cases of mpox have been confirmed in Toronto since the start of this year compared with a total of 27 cases for all of 2023, Toronto Public Health said on Wednesday.
TD signs deal with Indian bank HDFC to attract students looking to study in Canada

TD signs deal with Indian bank HDFC to attract students looking to study in Canada

TORONTO — TD Bank Group has signed an agreement with an Indian bank in a bid to attract international students as new customers and make it easier for them to comply with visa requirements.
Toronto mayor lays out FIFA oversight and advisory groups amid cost overrun concerns

Toronto mayor lays out FIFA oversight and advisory groups amid cost overrun concerns

Toronto's mayor promised transparency Wednesday in the city's efforts to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as she announced new oversight and advisory groups to help prepare for the increasingly costly event.
RBC names Maria Douvas chief legal and administrative officer

RBC names Maria Douvas chief legal and administrative officer

TORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada is expanding the role of chief legal officer Maria Douvas following the departure of the bank's chief administrative and strategy officer.
Collections of poetry about war, spirituality make Griffin Poetry Prize long list

Collections of poetry about war, spirituality make Griffin Poetry Prize long list

TORONTO — A collection of poetry about the horrors of the war in Ukraine and the spiritual words of a celebrated Mexican poet are among the works on this year’s long list for the Griffin Poetry Prize.
'Fire Weather' among books shortlisted for Shaughnessy Cohen Prize

'Fire Weather' among books shortlisted for Shaughnessy Cohen Prize

TORONTO — John Vaillant's bestselling book about the Fort McMurray wildfire is shortlisted for the Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing.

OHL roundup: Storm power play blows past Rangers 5-2

KITCHENER, Ont. — Jake Karabela, Braeden Bowman and Wil McFadden each had a goal and assist as the visiting Guelph Storm blew past the Kitchener Rangers 5-2 in Ontario Hockey League action on Tuesday.
Roy McMurtry, former Ontario attorney general and legal giant, dies

Roy McMurtry, former Ontario attorney general and legal giant, dies

TORONTO — Roy McMurtry, a legal and political giant in Ontario who helped pave the way for same-sex marriage as a judge and a key player in the Canadian Constitution, has died at 91.
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