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'We will forever miss you': Toronto vigil held for mother killed by stray bullet

TORONTO — A mother of two young girls who was killed while walking in an east Toronto neighbourhood was remembered at a public vigil on Monday as a woman who treasured her family and cared for her community.

Jul 17, 2023 8:28 PM Read more >

Raptors waive guard-forward Joe Wieskamp

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have waived guard-forward Joe Wieskamp, the team announced Monday. The 23-year-old had signed a multi-year deal with Toronto on Feb. 11 after a pair of 10-day contracts in January.

Jul 17, 2023 3:45 PM Read more >

Students demand action to prevent gender-based violence after UWaterloo stabbing

Student associations demanded Monday that the Ontario government do more to address gender-based violence on post-secondary campuses, saying a triple stabbing at the University of Waterloo has shown further action is needed.

Jul 17, 2023 3:22 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 (20,226.79, down 35.28): Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Down 51 cents, or 1.05 per cent, to $48.13 on 14.6 million shares.

Jul 17, 2023 2:43 PM Read more >

S&P/TSX composite lower Monday on energy, telecoms; U.S. markets rise

TORONTO — Weakness in energy and telecoms helped Canada's main stock index tick lower after a mixed day of trading Monday, while U.S. markets rose as earnings season rolled forward. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 35.28 points at 20,226.79.

Jul 17, 2023 2:34 PM Read more >

'Nobody's working': Canada's film, TV labour force feels sting of twin Hollywood strikes

TORONTO — Canadian film and television workers are feeling the sting of twin strikes by Hollywood writers and actors. Vancouver-based Derek Baskerville, who rents costumes mostly to U.S.

Jul 17, 2023 1:49 PM Read more >

Dionne Warwick, Amanda Marshall among performers at the Canadian National Exhibition

TORONTO — Dionne Warwick and Amanda Marshall are among the musicians set to stop by the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto this summer.

Jul 17, 2023 12:47 PM Read more >

Constellation Software buying Black Knight's Optimal Blue for US$700 million

TORONTO — Constellation Software Inc. says it has signed a deal to buy Black Knight Inc.'s Optimal Blue business for US$700 million. Under the deal, Constellation will pay US$200 million in cash and issue a US$500 million promissory note.

Jul 17, 2023 12:16 PM Read more >

Four men arrested after victim held hostage for days in Toronto: police

TORONTO — Four men have been arrested in a kidnapping in downtown Toronto last year. Toronto police say they were notified of a missing person in the city’s downtown core on Dec. 5.

Jul 17, 2023 10:56 AM Read more >

Blue Jays sign first-round draft pick, shortstop Arjun Nimmala

TORONTO — Shortstop Arjun Nimmala has signed with the Toronto Blue Jays. The 17-year-old prospect was the 20th overall pick of this year's Major League Baseball draft.

Jul 17, 2023 10:36 AM Read more >