Ontario News

TORONTO — When Toronto's Lyndie Greenwood received the script material for CTV’s library-based comedy “Shelved” more than a year ago, she was living in California and prepared to say goodbye to her acting career.

LONDON, Ont. — Defending champ Brad Gushue picked up where he left off at the Canadian men's curling championship with an opening victory Friday night. British Columbia's Jacques Gauthier made him earn it.

TORONTO — Thundersnow? A major winter storm packing thunder and lightning rumbled across parts of Ontario Friday night as heavy snow reduced visibility and clogged streets as people looked skyward to watch the show.

SARNIA, Ont. — Luca Del Bel Belluz and Sasha Pastujov each scored twice as the Sarnia Sting surprised the London Knights 6-1 in Ontario Hockey League action on Friday night.

TORONTO — The federal government has released proposed guidelines, submitted to it by an independent group of finance experts, on what investments should be considered worthy in the fight against climate change.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Fridayon the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,581.58, up 244.37): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up 68 cents, or 1.44 per cent, to $47.97 on 21 million shares. Enbridge Inc.

LONDON, Ont. — Mixed emotions were at play in recent weeks as Colin Hodgson considered retirement from competitive four-player curling. The 32-year-old lead has a lot to look forward to away from the pebbled ice.

TORONTO — Nordstrom's departure from Canada's retail landscape will leave significant holes in shopping malls, and some analysts say landlords will need to get creative to fill the space.

TORONTO — NorthStar Gaming Holdings Inc. says it will list its common shares on the TSX Venture Exchange next week. The Toronto-based sports betting company says shares will trade under the BET symbol.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose almost 250 points in a broad-based rally Friday, ending the week on an upswing as Wall Street stocks also posted strong gains. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 244.37 points at 20,581.58.