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Unified MMA closes in on half-century of shows with three fight cards in 15 days

Unified MMA closes in on half-century of shows with three fight cards in 15 days

TORONTO — Sunny Sareen is a busy man these days. The Unified MMA president is in the midst of putting on three fight cards in 15 days, a run that started Dec. 2 with Unified MMA 47 in Calgary. "An ambitious plan," Sareen himself said.
S&P/TSX down 1.5 per cent, U.S. markets fall further one day after Fed hikes rates

S&P/TSX down 1.5 per cent, U.S. markets fall further one day after Fed hikes rates

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell by almost 1.5 per cent Thursday with broad-based declines, while U.S. stock markets fell even further a day after the U.S.
Virtual walk-in clinics may contribute more strain to health-care system: OMA

Virtual walk-in clinics may contribute more strain to health-care system: OMA

Virtual-care clinics may be adding pressure to the overwhelmed health-care system, the Ontario Medical Association said Thursday, even as some patients and doctors say they are vital alternatives to an otherwise necessary visit to an emergency room.
Blue Jays agree to terms on one-year deal with outfielder Kevin Kiermaier

Blue Jays agree to terms on one-year deal with outfielder Kevin Kiermaier

TORONTO — Veteran outfielder Kevin Kiermaier said a lot of teams "checked in" on him when he became a free agent in the off-season.

Ontario man charged in FBI investigation into alleged ISIS financial support

An Ontario man has been charged after an FBI investigation uncovered an alleged scheme to use online campaigns disguised as humanitarian efforts to raise money for the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. The U.S.
Shopify won't move into The Well, will develop current space at King Portland Centre

Shopify won't move into The Well, will develop current space at King Portland Centre

TORONTO — Shopify Inc. says it won’t move into a high-profile retail, office and residential building in Toronto.
Nurse tempers any expectations about imminent return of Precious Achiuwa

Nurse tempers any expectations about imminent return of Precious Achiuwa

TORONTO — While Precious Achiuwa has resumed some light practising, Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse erased any expectations the athletic forward would be back playing any time soon. "Probably each day getting a little closer . . .
Ontario won't make staycation tax credit permanent despite calls from industry

Ontario won't make staycation tax credit permanent despite calls from industry

TORONTO — Ontario's tourism minister says the province won't be extending the staycation tax credit for another year, despite the hard-hit industry recommending the move as a way to help it recover from the pandemic.
The Weeknd receives Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award

The Weeknd receives Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award

TORONTO — Pop superstar The Weekndis being recognized for his support of charitable causes with an award from the Slaight Family Foundation. The Toronto native is the recipient of this year's Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award.
S&P/TSX composite down nearly 400 points, U.S. stock markets also lower

S&P/TSX composite down nearly 400 points, U.S. stock markets also lower

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down nearly 400 points in a broad-based decline in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets also fell a day after the U.S.
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