Ontario News

MARKHAM, Ont. — Pet Valu Holdings Ltd. reported its first-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as it faced higher costs and a weaker Canadian dollar. The pet food and supplies retailer's profit attributable to shareholders totalled $18.

TORONTO — It seems hope springs eternal in sports-betting circles for the Toronto Maple Leafs. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.

TORONTO — A member of Parliament and a celebrated playwright are among the nominees for the Trillium Book Award, Ontario's top literary prize.

TORONTO — George Weston Ltd. raised its dividend as it reported its first-quarter profit and revenue rose compared with a year ago. The company, which holds large stakes in Loblaw Companies Ltd.

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TORONTO — An Ontario judge known for leading national inquiries on Canada's blood donation system and the privacy of medical records is being remembered for his unwavering commitment to justice.

TORONTO — Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. says its earnings for the first quarter were $11.3 million, down 38.5 per cent from $18.4 million a year earlier. The Toronto-based company says revenues were $206.5 million, largely unchanged from $207.

TORONTO — Ontario has passed a health-reform bill that will allow more private clinics to offer certain publicly-funded surgeries and procedures in an effort to cut long wait lists for care.

A beluga whale and a bottlenose dolphin have died at Marineland, the Ontario government said Monday. The Niagara Falls, Ont.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,585.15, up 43.12): Tourmaline Oil Corp. (TSX:TOU). Energy. Down 75 cents, or 1.28 per cent, to $57.73 on 16.9 million shares.