Ontario News

WATERLOO, ONTARIO — A southwestern Ontario university will be getting rid of more than two dozen vending machines after students raised concerns about facial recognition technology.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,318.90, down 5.41 points): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down 18 cents, or 0.39 per cent, to $45.50 on 18.1 million shares.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was little changed Tuesday as bank earnings began to roll in, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 5.41 points at 21,318.90.

TORONTO — The start of first quarter bank earnings saw Scotiabank and BMO put more money aside for loans that may go sour in the near-term, while they forecast better conditions ahead.

TORONTO — A new Equifax Canada survey finds people are increasingly worried about a potential rise in fraudulent activity as economic pressures build. "Any time you see financial stress or an economic downturn, inevitably ...

TORONTO — More than 21,000 Toyota vehicles have been recalled in Canada due to flaws in the rear axle that may cause a vehicle crash, says the auto manufacturer.

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Accomplished amateur and professional player Lisa Meldrum has been selected to the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame. The 41-year-old from Montreal will be inducted into the player category in a ceremony on May 28.

TORONTO — Josh McConnell has had the same conversation so often it's starting to feel like he's reading off a script. He and his wife are gearing up to celebrate their first anniversary, the Toronto-based writer will tell a co-worker or acquaintance.

TORONTO — BMO Financial Group cited numerous headwinds as it reported first-quarter results where revenue and earnings fell short of expectations. The bank's net income totalled $1.

TORONTO — Ontario has euthanized 84 raccoons and laid dozens of charges in its investigation of a wildlife rehabilitation centre it accuses of allowing animals to suffer with no real hope of recovery, The Canadian Press has learned.