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MARKHAM, Ont. — An 47-year-old man is facing criminal charges after a suspected hate-motivated incident at a mosque in Markham, Ont., the second such event in the area in recent days.

TORONTO — Rogers and BAI Communications reached a deal Monday that will see the telecommunications giant acquire the exclusive rights to build the TTC’s wireless network. Here is what you need to know about cell service coming to the subway system.

A year-long, cross-border firearms trafficking investigation has led to the arrests of 42 people and the seizure of 173 guns in Canada and the U.S, Toronto police said on Tuesday.

TORONTO — Theunion representing Canada's commercial actors has signed an agreement with Cossette Media that allows performersto work with the ad agency for the remainder of the year.

TORONTO — Journalist John Lorinc and former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz are among the nominees for this year's Donner Prize, which goes to the best public policy book.

TORONTO — Gordon Lightfoot has cancelled all of his upcoming concerts due to health setbacks. Representatives for the 84-year-old said in a statement the folk singer-songwriter is experiencing "some health-related issues," but didn't give specifics.

TORONTO — First Capital REIT says it has signed deals to sell four properties including the Hazelton Hotel in Toronto for a combined total of $184 million.

TORONTO — Hydro customers across Ontario can soon choose a new "ultra-low" overnight rate, aimed at people who use more electricity at night, including electric vehicle owners who need to charge their cars.

SUDBURY, Ont. — Ontario will lower diesel exposure limits in mines in an effort to help the health of underground workers. Labour Minister Monte McNaughton says long-term exposure to diesel exhaust can cause bladder and lung cancer.

TORONTO — A survey of nearly 3,000 Canadian charities finds more than half said they couldn’t meet demand for help, while nearly a third reported a significant drop in revenue.