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Manulife to cover specialty drugs at any pharmacy after backlash over Loblaw deal

Manulife to cover specialty drugs at any pharmacy after backlash over Loblaw deal

TORONTO — Manulife Financial Corp. says patients who require specialty drugs will be able to fill their prescriptions at any pharmacy after backlash sparked by the insurance provider signing an exclusive arrangement with Loblaw Cos. Ltd.
A look at the five Canadian hockey players facing sexual assault charges

A look at the five Canadian hockey players facing sexual assault charges

TORONTO — A look at the five players charged by police in connection to an alleged sexual assault in a hotel room following a Hockey Canada gala in London, Ont., in June 2018: DILLON DUBE Age: 25 Hometown: Golden, B.C.
Onex invests in engineering and technical staffing firm Morson Group

Onex invests in engineering and technical staffing firm Morson Group

TORONTO — Onex Corp. has announced a deal to invest in Morson Group, an engineering and technical staffing firm based in the United Kingdom. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Black Canadians report high levels of racism despite workplace improvements

Black Canadians report high levels of racism despite workplace improvements

TORONTO — Canadian companies are making uneven progress on efforts tomake workplaces more inclusive and equitable for Black workers, according to a survey from KPMG in Canada.

OHL roundup: Knights connect on power play to sink Storm 4-3

GUELPH, Ont. — Sam Dickson's power-play goal early in the second period stood up as the winner as the visiting London Knights edged the Guelph Storm 4-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Sunday at the Sleeman Centre.
Two dead, three injured after house fire on Weenusk First Nation in northern Ontario

Two dead, three injured after house fire on Weenusk First Nation in northern Ontario

PEAWANUCK, Ont. — The leader of an organization representing 49 First Nations says he is mourning after two people died in a house fire in a remote northern Ontario Cree community.

Trade deadline, MVP race and more outdoor hockey are on tap for the 2nd half of the NHL season

TORONTO (AP) — Even during the All-Star break, Nathan MacKinnon kept thinking ahead to the second half of the NHL season. “You try not to eat too much,” MacKinnon said. “You’re looking in the mirror and you look fat.
Argos kicker Boris Bede bids farewell to Toronto fans on social media

Argos kicker Boris Bede bids farewell to Toronto fans on social media

TORONTO — Boris Bede's time with the Toronto Argonauts appears to be over. The veteran kicker took to social media Sunday to bid farewell to Argos fans, saying the club has "decided to go in a different direction.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Smith in Ottawa Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will give a speech at an Economic Club of Canada event in Ottawa on Monday.
Spotlight on London, Ont. as world junior hockey sex assault case goes to court

Spotlight on London, Ont. as world junior hockey sex assault case goes to court

TORONTO — The southwestern Ontario city of London will be under a spotlight Monday as a high-profile, multi-year probe into allegations of sexual assault involving players from Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team makes its way to court.
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