Ontario News

TORONTO — Anthony Bass wants to reassure Toronto Blue Jays fans that baseball is for everyone.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,739.70, down 228.25): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down 54 cents, or 1.37 per cent, to $38.80 on 16.0 million shares.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down more than 200 points as the price of oil fell and losses in energy, financial and base metal stocks helped lead the way lower, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 228.

HAMILTON — Ontario's police watchdog says five firearms were collected from the Hamilton home where police allege a 57-year-old landlord killed two tenants before he was fatally shot by police.

TORONTO (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter/outfielder Jesse Winker was put on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a cervical strain. The move was made retroactive to Sunday. Winker, 29, is batting .204 with a .315 on-base percentage and .

The York Catholic District School Board voted against flying a Pride flag outside its main office next month because the rainbow banner does not align with the Catholic faith, the board chair said Tuesday as the move was criticized by some.

TORONTO — Italian star Federico Bernardeschi is back in the fold after being benched by Toronto FC coach Bob Bradley for Saturday's 2-1 win over visiting D.C. United.

TORONTO — A new survey finds that a shortage of skilled workers and funding is hurting manufacturers' ability to take up new technology.

TORONTO — Ontario has backed off a housing proposal that farmers say would have had a "catastrophic" impact on farmland and livestock operations.

SMITHS FALLS, Ont. — Cannabis company Canopy Growth Corp. has signed a deal with Indiva Ltd. for the exclusive rights and interests to manufacture, distribute and sell Wana branded edible products in Canada.