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TSX falls almost 250 points as Wall Street closes 7th straight winning week

TSX falls almost 250 points as Wall Street closes 7th straight winning week

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell almost 250 points Friday, led by losses in energy and telecom stocks, while U.S. markets drifted to a mixed close. “It’s been a big week for U.S.
Toronto mom charged with first-degree murder in deaths of two young sons

Toronto mom charged with first-degree murder in deaths of two young sons

Toronto police say they've charged a 25-year-old woman with first-degree murder in the deaths of her two young sons, who were found unresponsive in an apartment last weekend.
Rogers reaches deal with rival carriers on TTC wireless access

Rogers reaches deal with rival carriers on TTC wireless access

TORONTO — After tense negotiations and public sparring throughout the year, Canada's major telecommunication carriers have reached a deal to offer wireless coverage on Toronto's subway system.
Macklem says 2024 likely to be ‘transition’ year as economy slows, inflation falls

Macklem says 2024 likely to be ‘transition’ year as economy slows, inflation falls

TORONTO — Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says he expects 2024 to be a transition year as higher interest rates slow down the economy, making way for lower inflation.
Toronto's downtown Yonge-Dundas Square to be renamed as Sankofa Square

Toronto's downtown Yonge-Dundas Square to be renamed as Sankofa Square

Toronto's city council has decided to rename downtown Yonge-Dundas Square while pausing efforts to change the name of Dundas Street, both named after a Scottish politician who was active when British parliament was debating slavery abolition.
CPPIB part of joint venture to buy stake in Signature Bank loan portfolio

CPPIB part of joint venture to buy stake in Signature Bank loan portfolio

TORONTO — The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is part of a group that has signed a deal to buy a 20 per cent stake in a joint venture that will hold a US$16.
Another beluga dies at Marineland, bringing total whale deaths to 15 since 2019

Another beluga dies at Marineland, bringing total whale deaths to 15 since 2019

Another beluga whale has died at Marineland, bringing the number of whales that have died at the Niagara Falls, Ont., tourist attraction to 15 over the past four years.
Developer launches constitutional challenge of law returning Greenbelt lands

Developer launches constitutional challenge of law returning Greenbelt lands

TORONTO — The owner of one of the 15 properties removed from — then returned to — the Greenbelt has launched a constitutional challenge of a law that reversed Premier Doug Ford's plan to open up the protected land for development.
Many Canadians have had long COVID for almost 4 years. Researchers say there's hope

Many Canadians have had long COVID for almost 4 years. Researchers say there's hope

TORONTO — Four years ago, Sonja Mally was a busy tattoo artist witha photographic memory and penchant forlong hikes.
Hilary Knight scores OT winner, United States beats Canada 3-2 in Rivalry Series

Hilary Knight scores OT winner, United States beats Canada 3-2 in Rivalry Series

KITCHENER, Ont. — Captain Hilary Knight scored the overtime winner as the United States women’s national hockey team improved to 3-0 in its Rivalry Series with a 3-2 win over Canada on Thursday.
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