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S&P/TSX composite ekes out new high as oil prices rise, U.S. markets broadly decline

S&P/TSX composite ekes out new high as oil prices rise, U.S. markets broadly decline

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index eked out a new record Tuesday as oil prices rose, sending energy stocks higher. Meanwhile, U.S. markets broadly fell, led by a 1.5-per-cent drop on the Nasdaq.
Ontario farmers raise concerns of dwindling farmland at rural expo

Ontario farmers raise concerns of dwindling farmland at rural expo

LINDSAY, Ont. — Several Ontario farmers raised concerns on Tuesday about dwindling farmland across the province as politicians of all stripes gather at an annual rural and agricultural expo. Ontario politicians descended upon Lindsay, Ont.
Second teen sentenced in death of Kenneth Lee gets 21 months probation

Second teen sentenced in death of Kenneth Lee gets 21 months probation

TORONTO — The second teen to be sentenced in the death of a Toronto homeless man will not serve any more time in custody but will spend close to two years under probation.
Zach Collaros, Rollan Milligan Jr., earn CFL top performer honours

Zach Collaros, Rollan Milligan Jr., earn CFL top performer honours

TORONTO — Quarterback Zach Collaros of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and defensive back Rolan Milligan Jr. of the Saskatchewan Roughriders were named the CFL's top performers of the week Tuesday. Collaros was the top offensive player with a grade of 93.
One man dead, two injured after shots fired in Mississauga, Ont., break-in: police

One man dead, two injured after shots fired in Mississauga, Ont., break-in: police

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Police say one man is dead and two others were injured after shots were fired during a break-in at a home in Mississauga, Ont. Peel regional police say they responded to a call around 3:45 a.m.
WNBA Toronto president Teresa Resch set to speak at Elevate tech conference

WNBA Toronto president Teresa Resch set to speak at Elevate tech conference

TORONTO — Teresa Resch likes to put her time and energy into organizations that go beyond the surface level.
Toronto police investigate two homicides, pair of shootings

Toronto police investigate two homicides, pair of shootings

TORONTO — Toronto police say they are investigating two killings and two other shootings that took place within a four-hour span starting Monday night.
Restaurant company SIR Corp. investigating cybersecurity incident

Restaurant company SIR Corp. investigating cybersecurity incident

TORONTO — Restaurant company SIR Corp. is investigating a cybersecurity incident that has impacted part of its information technology infrastructure.
Canadian MPs join Australian, New Zealand peers in pushing for Palestine statehood

Canadian MPs join Australian, New Zealand peers in pushing for Palestine statehood

OTTAWA — Canadian members of Parliament are working with their colleagues in Australia and New Zealand to try and convince their respective governments to jointly recognize Palestinian statehood.
Minimum wage in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, P.E.I. increases

Minimum wage in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, P.E.I. increases

The minimum wage in four provinces is going up today. The rate in Ontario is rising by 65 cents to $17.20 an hour, an increase tied to inflation.
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