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Summer storms in Ontario caused estimated $340 million in insured damages: IBC

Summer storms in Ontario caused estimated $340 million in insured damages: IBC

TORONTO — The Insurance Bureau of Canada says severe storms and flash floods in Ontario this summer caused more than $340 million in insured losses, according to initial estimates. The estimate from Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc.
Professional Women’s Hockey League releases rosters ahead of Nov. 15 training camps

Professional Women’s Hockey League releases rosters ahead of Nov. 15 training camps

TORONTO — The six teams in the Professional Women’s Hockey League will open training camps on Nov. 15 in advance of the league's inaugural season.
Montreal mayor joins mayors of New York, Paris on UN sustainability advisory group

Montreal mayor joins mayors of New York, Paris on UN sustainability advisory group

Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante has joined a new United Nations group to help local and regional governments implement the organization's sustainable development plan.
Manufacturing sales, wholesale trade climb in August: Statistics Canada

Manufacturing sales, wholesale trade climb in August: Statistics Canada

Two key indicators of the economy climbed in August as Statistics Canada reported manufacturing sales rose 0.7 per cent to $72.
N.S. RCMP say public not at risk as search continues for motel shooting suspect

N.S. RCMP say public not at risk as search continues for motel shooting suspect

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia RCMP say they don’t believe there is any threat to the public as they continue their search for a potentially armed man suspected of shooting a woman at a motel in Brookfield, N.S. RCMP spokesman Cpl.
A&W launches reusable, exchangeable cup program to tackle single-use cup waste

A&W launches reusable, exchangeable cup program to tackle single-use cup waste

VANCOUVER — A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. says it's launching an exchangeable and reusable cup program across the country in a bid to reduce waste.
Homeowners on the brink face tough choice of selling home as mortgage payments climb

Homeowners on the brink face tough choice of selling home as mortgage payments climb

TORONTO — As more and more homeowners face mortgage renewals at surprisingly higher interest rates, some are facing the dreaded prospect of having to sell a home they can no longer afford.
In the news today: Fifth Canadian dies in Israel after Hamas attacks

In the news today: Fifth Canadian dies in Israel after Hamas attacks

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...

Private equity firm Blue Wolf Capital signs deal to buy Logistec for $67 per share

MONTREAL — A private equity firm has signed an agreement to buy Logistec Corp. in an acquisition that values the Quebec-based company at about $1.2 billion.
New guideline urges doctors to regularly screen for alcohol use disorder

New guideline urges doctors to regularly screen for alcohol use disorder

New guidance to help family doctors detect and manage high-risk drinking addresses a crucial gap in knowledge among both patients and doctors, say its authors, who warn that a common practice to prescribe antidepressants can actually induce cravings