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S&P/TSX composite rises Thursday, U.S. markets gain with Nasdaq up 2.5 per cent

S&P/TSX composite rises Thursday, U.S. markets gain with Nasdaq up 2.5 per cent

TORONTO — Markets in Canada and the U.S. climbed steadily Thursday in yet another reversal during a volatile week, with tech helping drive strength as well as some signs of recovery in embattled financial stocks.
Man charged after alleged hate-motivated assault at Toronto subway station

Man charged after alleged hate-motivated assault at Toronto subway station

Toronto police say a man has been charged in what they allege was a hate-motivated assault on a woman who was riding a subway train last week.
Toronto Zoo closes aviaries after bird flu case detected at southern Ontario farm

Toronto Zoo closes aviaries after bird flu case detected at southern Ontario farm

TORONTO — The Toronto Zoo has shut down some of its bird enclosures after an avian flu case was detected at a southern Ontario poultry farm.
Ontario integrity commissioner pauses Ford stag-and-doe probe

Ontario integrity commissioner pauses Ford stag-and-doe probe

TORONTO — Ontario's integrity commissioner has temporarily set aside a request from the NDP to issue an opinion on Premier Doug Ford's daughter's stag-and-doe event, which was attended by some developers. Integrity Commissioner J.
Former CFL player, commissioner Larry Smith tops 2023 Hall of Fame class

Former CFL player, commissioner Larry Smith tops 2023 Hall of Fame class

TORONTO — Larry Smith has pretty much seen and done it all in the CFL. The 71-year-old Hudson, Que.
Board of health calls for Ontario to upgrade to building code ventilation standards

Board of health calls for Ontario to upgrade to building code ventilation standards

An Ontario board of health is asking the province to amend the building code to mandate higher standards for ventilation, in light of the spread of COVID-19. The chair of the board of health in Peterborough, Ont.
Aimia reports $23.3M net loss in Q4 as it prepares to close Trufopes, Bozzetto deals

Aimia reports $23.3M net loss in Q4 as it prepares to close Trufopes, Bozzetto deals

TORONTO — Aimia Inc. reported a $23.3 million net loss in its most recent quarter, a period that preceded two manufacturing acquisitions. The Toronto-based holding company says its fourth quarter results compared with a net loss of $14.

OHL Roundup: Maillet's OT winner lifts Spitfires to 6-5 victory over Spirit

WINDSOR, Ont. — Jacob Maillet scored the game-winning goal 52 seconds into overtime and the Windsor Spitfires escaped with a 6-5 victory over the Saginaw Spirit on Wednesday.
Nathan MacKinnon leads Avalanche over Maple Leafs 2-1 in a shootout

Nathan MacKinnon leads Avalanche over Maple Leafs 2-1 in a shootout

TORONTO — Nathan MacKinnon saw his five-game goal streak come to an end Wednesday. The Avalanche sniper still put the puck in the opposing net to clinch another crucial victory for the reigning — and surging — Stanley Cup champions.

MacKinnon's shootout goal gives Avs 2-1 win over Maple Leafs

TORONTO (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon was the only scorer in the shootout as the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 on Wednesday night.