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COVID-19 and flu set to peak over holiday season in Ontario; Moore urges vaccinations

TORONTO — Ontario's top doctor says there is "a lot" of COVID-19 circulating in the province right now, and levels of both that virus and influenza are on the rise. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr.

Dec 4, 2023 8:29 AM Read more >

Coroner's inquest into death of Soleiman Faqiri hears from correctional officer

TORONTO — A coroner's inquest into the death of a mentally ill man at an Ontario jail is hearing from a correctional officer who worked at the facility.

Dec 4, 2023 8:24 AM Read more >

Jets sign forward Niederreiter to three-year contract extension

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Nino Niederreiter to a three-year contract extension, the team announced Monday. The deal carries an average annual value of US$4 million and is set to begin in the 2024-25 season.

Dec 4, 2023 8:21 AM Read more >

Fatal shooting by Edmonton police officer investigated by review agency

EDMONTON — Alberta's law enforcement review agency is investigating the fatal shooting of a man by an Edmonton police officer. At about 8:30 p.m.

Dec 4, 2023 8:19 AM Read more >

November new car sales see biggest monthly gain so far this year: DesRosiers

TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. says new car sales in November soared 20.7 per cent compared with last year, as vehicle supply improves.

Dec 4, 2023 8:01 AM Read more >

Payment technology firm Nuvei signs partnership deal with Microsoft

MONTREAL — Payment technology company Nuvei Corp. has signed a partnership agreement with Microsoft Corp. Financial terms were not immediately available.

Dec 4, 2023 7:27 AM Read more >

Large pro-Israel rally planned for Parliament Hill on Monday

OTTAWA — Prominent Jewish groups are set to host a rally on Parliament Hill Monday afternoon in solidarity with Israel.

Dec 4, 2023 7:14 AM Read more >

Brookfield-led bid for Origin Energy fails to win required shareholder support

TORONTO — Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. says its deal for Australia's Origin Energy Ltd. has failed to achieve the required shareholder support.

Dec 4, 2023 5:56 AM Read more >

Russel Metals buying seven service centres from Samuel, Son & Co. Ltd. for $225M

TORONTO — `Russel Metals Inc. has signed a deal to buy seven service centre locations from Samuel, Son & Co. Ltd. for about $225 million. The agreement covers five locations in Western Canada and two in the United States.

Dec 4, 2023 5:50 AM Read more >

In the news today: Pro-Israel rally in Ottawa, Canadian confirmed dead in Lebanon

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

Dec 4, 2023 1:15 AM Read more >