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Police lay no charges against former Unifor head Jerry Dias in alleged bribery case

Police lay no charges against former Unifor head Jerry Dias in alleged bribery case

TORONTO — Former Unifor president Jerry Dias was not charged as the result of an investigation launched last year into allegations that the longtime union leader accepted a bribe, Toronto police said Thursday.

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,774.08, down 153.61): Toronto-Dominion Bank. (TSX:TD). Finance. Down $3.40, or 4.19 per cent, to $77.78 on 10.3 million shares.
Economic headwinds weigh on bank results as more money set aside for bad loans

Economic headwinds weigh on bank results as more money set aside for bad loans

TORONTO — The effects of heightened inflation and central bank efforts to rein it in by slowing the economy are showing in the second-quarter results from Canada's big banks.
S&P/TSX composite weighed down by losses in energy and telecom; U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite weighed down by losses in energy and telecom; U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down more than 150 points Thursday, weighed down by losses in energy and telecom, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 153.61 points at 19,774.08.
Ontario urged to develop 'guardrails' on public sector use of AI

Ontario urged to develop 'guardrails' on public sector use of AI

TORONTO — Ontario should put in place "effective guardrails" on the public sector's use of artificial intelligence technologies, the Information and Privacy Commissioner and the Ontario Human Rights Commission said Thursday in a joint statement.
Toronto FC's injury list shorter for game against D.C. United but still holes to fill

Toronto FC's injury list shorter for game against D.C. United but still holes to fill

Toronto FC's injury list is a little shorter this week but the slumping MLS club still has holes to fill for Saturday's game against visiting D.C. United.
‘60s Scoop grief and Holocaust trauma entwine in limited series ‘Little Bird’

‘60s Scoop grief and Holocaust trauma entwine in limited series ‘Little Bird’

TORONTO — Feelings of grief and a desire for healing were constant on the set of the '60s Scoop drama “Little Bird,” says showrunner and co-creator Jennifer Podemski, who drew on her own mixed heritage to explore the psychological fallout of an Indig
Ontario WSIB workers threaten strike as deadline looms

Ontario WSIB workers threaten strike as deadline looms

TORONTO — Employees at Ontario's Workplace Safety and Insurance Board are threatening to strike if a new contract agreement isn't reached by next week.
Several Ontario police forces target street racing, say activity is on the rise

Several Ontario police forces target street racing, say activity is on the rise

TORONTO — Several police forces in Ontario say they will be working together to crack down on street racing, which they say has been on the rise.
Ontario program to pay smart thermostat owners for summer temperature control

Ontario program to pay smart thermostat owners for summer temperature control

TORONTO — Ontario is rolling out an energy conservation program that will pay residents with smart thermostats to lower their air conditioning during certain periods in the summer.
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