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AWS director wants Canada's AI legislation to mesh with other countries

AWS director wants Canada's AI legislation to mesh with other countries

TORONTO — Amazon Web Services’ director of global artificial intelligence is encouraging Canada not to go it alone when it comes to regulating the technology.
Israel has a right to defend itself, but wider war must be avoided: Trudeau

Israel has a right to defend itself, but wider war must be avoided: Trudeau

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned Iran's missile attack on Israel Wednesday, but said the international community must do everything it can to help avoid a bigger regional war.
After last-place finish, Blue Jays have significant work to do to contend once again

After last-place finish, Blue Jays have significant work to do to contend once again

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays moved quickly by making some coaching changes after a last-place finish in the American League East. Now the heavy lifting begins. General manager Ross Atkins has his work cut out for him entering the off-season.
Bloc Québécois motion on old age security passes without Liberal support

Bloc Québécois motion on old age security passes without Liberal support

OTTAWA — Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet is upping the ante for the Liberals, threatening to move toward an election as early as next week if the government doesn't back a plan to increase old age security payments.
S&P/TSX composite down Wednesday, U.S. stock markets drift higher

S&P/TSX composite down Wednesday, U.S. stock markets drift higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index retreated from its all-time high on Wednesday, weighed down by telecom, industrial and utilities stocks, while U.S. markets drifted higher.
Toronto police to increase presence across city ahead of Oct. 7: police chief

Toronto police to increase presence across city ahead of Oct. 7: police chief

TORONTO — Toronto police say they’ll be increasing their presence across the city ahead of the one-year anniversary of the start of the Israel-Hamas war and warn that violence at any demonstrations will not be tolerated.
Oasis adds extra Toronto date to North American leg of 2025 reunion tour

Oasis adds extra Toronto date to North American leg of 2025 reunion tour

TORONTO — Recently reunited British rock group Oasis has expanded its North American tour, adding a second Toronto show to kick off the leg. Liam and Noel Gallagher were originally scheduled to play a single night on Aug.
Plastics plant benzene removal leads First Nation to suggest some residents evacuate

Plastics plant benzene removal leads First Nation to suggest some residents evacuate

A First Nation in southwestern Ontario has recommended some residents evacuate, citing the risk of elevated levels of a toxic chemical being removed from a neighboring Sarnia plastics plant.
Ex-Hedley singer Jacob Hoggard concludes his testimony in sexual assault trial

Ex-Hedley singer Jacob Hoggard concludes his testimony in sexual assault trial

Jacob Hoggard wrapped up his testimony in his sexual assault trial Wednesday after the Crown cross-examined the Canadian musician on apparent gaps in his memory.
Ontario plans to raise speed limit on 400-series highways, premier says

Ontario plans to raise speed limit on 400-series highways, premier says

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province is planning to increase speed limits on 400-series highways across the province.
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