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S&P/TSX composite jumps more than 350 points, U.S. stock markets also climb

S&P/TSX composite jumps more than 350 points, U.S. stock markets also climb

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index jumped more than 350 points Friday, driven by gains in energy, industrials, financials and metals. Meanwhile, U.S.
Ontario lowers minimum age for lifeguarding to 15

Ontario lowers minimum age for lifeguarding to 15

TORONTO — Ontario has lowered the minimum age requirement to become a lifeguard to 15 years old, saying the change is aimed at addressing a staffing shortage across the province.
Marineland did not provide adequate water source to bear cubs, Ontario alleges

Marineland did not provide adequate water source to bear cubs, Ontario alleges

Marineland failed to provide three bear cubs permanent and adequate water sources as well as climbing structures, Ontario alleges in court documents.
Man faces weapons charges after alleged threats to Toronto mayoral candidates

Man faces weapons charges after alleged threats to Toronto mayoral candidates

Toronto mayoral candidates were back on the campaign trail Friday after a man who allegedly threatened to shoot them was arrested and charged.
Home sales up 25% from last year, but supply remains low: Toronto real estate board

Home sales up 25% from last year, but supply remains low: Toronto real estate board

TORONTO — The slowdown in Toronto's housing market continued to slip away last month as home sales came in higher than they were a year ago and prices edged closer to pandemic highs.
Off-duty constable charged with assault in Toronto: Windsor police

Off-duty constable charged with assault in Toronto: Windsor police

TORONTO — Windsor police say a constable has been charged with assault causing bodily harm in an altercation that took place while he was off-duty in Toronto. Windsor police announced the charge today in connection with the April 30 altercation.
Ontario to launch strategy to identify and plug abandoned oil and gas wells

Ontario to launch strategy to identify and plug abandoned oil and gas wells

Ontario is investing millions of dollars on a provincewide strategy to identify and plug abandoned oil and gas wells. It is also giving $2.
Vehicle sales rise in May, showing hope for strong summer: DesRosiers

Vehicle sales rise in May, showing hope for strong summer: DesRosiers

RICHMOND HILL, Ont. — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. says May brought hope after several years of disrupted sales patterns, as vehicle sales rose. The consultancy firm says total light vehicle sales in May were up 13.
Ticats one of many CFL teams that will have different starter in 2023

Ticats one of many CFL teams that will have different starter in 2023

TORONTO — Bo Levi Mitchell tops the changing quarterback landscape in the CFL this season. The veteran quarterback enters his ninth season as a league starter but first with Hamilton.
Blue Jays starting pitchers bond over meals together on the road

Blue Jays starting pitchers bond over meals together on the road

TORONTO — As the Toronto Blue Jays prepared for a three-game interleague series in New York against the Mets this weekend their starting rotation did some additional research: looking for the best restaurants.
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