Ontario News

TORONTO — Postmedia Network Canada Corp. says Jamie Irving has resigned as executive chair of the media conglomerate's board. The owner of the National Post and several other regional newspapers says Irving intends to pursue other opportunities.

TORONTO — The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario is considering amending regulations that require cannabis stores to ensure pot can't be seen from the exterior of their shop.

TORONTO — Before the last high-profile debate of Toronto's mayoral byelection campaign, Olivia Chow was prepared for attacks from the other candidates on stage. She was leading the polls, and in the crosshairs of her political rivals.

TORONTO — New rules prohibiting wage-fixing and no-poaching agreements kick in Friday in an effort to crack down on companies undermining competition at employees' expense.

TORONTO — Gradey Dick aims to make an instant impact for his new team. The Toronto Raptors selected Dick with the 13th overall pick in the NBA draft on Thursday. The Kansas Jayhawks product averaged 14.1 points and 5.

TORONTO — Artificial intelligence pioneer Yoshua Bengio says he will be redirecting his research to ensure he is working on applications of the technology that are safe for society.

SMITHS FALLS, Ont. — Canopy Growth Corp. says its net loss grew in its most recent quarter as the company continued with an overhaul of its business. The Smiths Falls, Ont.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,580.90, down 125.05): Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE). Energy. Down 29 cents, or 6.78 per cent, to $3.99 on 22.9 million shares.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down more than 100 points Thursday as the price of oil weakened energy stocks amid weakness in base metals and financials, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 125.

TORONTO — New figures show the number of nurses active in Ontario is increasing, but more nurses are also leaving the province for work or taking leaves.