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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 >

Dane Christian Lundgaard wins Honda Indy Toronto

TORONTO (AP) — Christian Lundgaard couldn’t wait to shave off his moustache, removing the hair from his upper lip right there on victory lane at the Honda Indy Toronto.

Jul 17, 2023 8:43 AM Read more >

Blue Jays complete sweep of Diamondbacks at home with 7-5 victory

TORONTO — Insurance runs have been a calling card for the Toronto Blue Jays of late. Danny Jansen's three-run double in the eighth inning led the Blue Jays to a 7-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday and sweep of their three-game series.

Jul 16, 2023 5:38 PM Read more >