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Ontario's corner stores begin selling alcohol as rules loosen

Ontario's corner stores begin selling alcohol as rules loosen

TORONTO — Convenience stores across Ontario started selling booze on Thursday as the province significantly loosened its grip on the alcohol marketplace.
Liberals sign school food deal with Newfoundland and Labrador

Liberals sign school food deal with Newfoundland and Labrador

OTTAWA — Newfoundland and Labrador is the first province to sign a deal with the federal Liberals to expand school food programs across the province, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Wednesday. The province will receive approximately $9.
Toronto-area home sales decline in August, but rate cut could spur activity: board

Toronto-area home sales decline in August, but rate cut could spur activity: board

TORONTO — The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board says home sales in August fell from last year as average home prices edged lower. The board said there were 4,975 homes sold in August in the Greater Toronto Area, a 5.
Court hearing legal arguments in sex assault case of five hockey players

Court hearing legal arguments in sex assault case of five hockey players

LONDON, Ont. — A London, Ont., court is hearing legal arguments in the sexual assault case of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team.
k.d. lang to perform with the Reclines for first time in 35 years at CCMA Awards

k.d. lang to perform with the Reclines for first time in 35 years at CCMA Awards

TORONTO — k.d. lang is getting back together with the Reclines for a special performance at the CCMA Awards. Organizers of the country awards show say the Edmonton-born, Consort, Alta.
Private equity firm Birch Hill signs deal to buy Rexall Pharmacy and Well.ca

Private equity firm Birch Hill signs deal to buy Rexall Pharmacy and Well.ca

TORONTO — Drugstore chain Rexall Pharmacy Group and online retailer Well.ca are due to land under Canadian ownership after a Toronto-based private equity firm announced Thursday that it would purchase both brands from McKesson Corp.
Auto sales rise 5.6% in August but DesRosiers says growth set to slow

Auto sales rise 5.6% in August but DesRosiers says growth set to slow

TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants says August auto sales were up 5.6 per cent compared with the same time last year but predicts sales gains will be tougher to come by in the coming months.
Variable mortgage rates regaining traction as Bank of Canada cuts rates

Variable mortgage rates regaining traction as Bank of Canada cuts rates

OTTAWA — The decision by the Bank of Canada to cut its key interest rate target this week was good news for borrowers with variable-rate mortgages, bringing back some of the shine for the once popular loans.
CIBC making changes to senior executive ranks at the bank

CIBC making changes to senior executive ranks at the bank

TORONTO — CIBC is making changes to its senior executive ranks in a move chief executive Victor Dodig says will broaden the opportunities for a number of the bank's leaders.
Booze can now be sold in Ontario corner stores. Here's what you need to know

Booze can now be sold in Ontario corner stores. Here's what you need to know

Corner stores across Ontario are now legally allowed to sell certain types of alcohol.
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