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Family draws attention to health-care challenges behind bars after man dies in jail

Melissa Chatzimanolakis had been hoping to have her brother out of jail and home by now. Instead, the 29-year-old attended her sibling's funeral earlier this month, days before he was set to have a bail review that could have seen him leave custody.

Apr 18, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >

SIU says there's no grounds to charge officer who killed shooter at Vaughan condo

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Ontario's police oversight agency says an officer who fatally shot a man who had killed five people at a condominium building should not face criminal charges.

Apr 17, 2023 10:27 PM Read more >

CBC 'pausing' its use of Twitter after 'government-funded media' label applied

TORONTO — CBC/Radio-Canada said it is “pausing” its use of Twitter, a day after its main account was labelled "government-funded media" by the social media platform.

Apr 17, 2023 7:21 PM Read more >

Gold win doesn't guarantee US women's hockey coach's return

BRAMPTON, Ontario (AP) — In less than a year since taking over as coach, John Wroblewski has brought a women’s hockey gold medal back to the United States for the first time since 2019.

Apr 17, 2023 5:04 PM Read more >

Ontario seeks to set priorities for school boards on student achievement

TORONTO — Ontario's school boards need to "refocus" on reading, writing and math, the province's education minister said Monday as he introduced legislation that would give him greater control over boards, including by setting student achievement pri

Apr 17, 2023 3:13 PM Read more >

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,641.97, up 62.06): Ascot Resources Ltd. (TSX:AOT). Basic Materials. Down one cent, or 1.47 per cent, to 67 cents on 25.

Apr 17, 2023 2:46 PM Read more >

Toronto Blue Jays recall OF Nathan Lukes, option OF Jordan Luplow to triple-A Buffalo

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays recalled outfielder Nathan Lukes and optioned outfielder Jordan Luplow to triple-A affiliate Buffalo on Monday. Lukes will be active for Monday night's game against the Houston Astros.

Apr 17, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

S&P/TSX composite posts small gain Monday, U.S. markets also rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index posted a small gain to start the week while U.S. markets also rose in the latter half of the afternoon after sagging for most of the day.

Apr 17, 2023 2:34 PM Read more >

EllisDon CEO Geoff Smith stepping down in June, Kieran Hawe named next CEO

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Construction company EllisDon says Geoff Smith will step down as president and chief executive in June. The company says he will be replaced by Kieran Hawe, EllisDon’s current chief operating officer, construction.

Apr 17, 2023 1:04 PM Read more >

Olivia Chow running to be next mayor of Toronto, joins crowded field

TORONTO — Olivia Chow is running to be the next mayor of Toronto, marking a return to electoral politics for the longtime city councillor and NDP parliamentarian.

Apr 17, 2023 1:01 PM Read more >