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Singer Michelle Willis on the 'joy of knowing' late David Crosby, a mentor and friend

Singer Michelle Willis on the 'joy of knowing' late David Crosby, a mentor and friend

TORONTO — David Crosby was an acclaimed musician to many, but for Michelle Willis he was also a surprise mentor who became a friend in recent years.
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Family of fatally stabbed homeless man raises concerns over bail, youth legal systems

Family of fatally stabbed homeless man raises concerns over bail, youth legal systems

TORONTO — The family of a homeless man who died after allegedly being stabbed by a group of teens is raising concerns about Canada's bail system and calling for the laws that protect the identity of youths accused of serious crimes to be demolished.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,503.21, up 161.77): Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Up 28 cents, or 0.50 per cent, to $56.02 on 12 million shares. BlackBerry Ltd.
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Communication key for veteran Jets coach as Winnipeg gets Bowness bump

Communication key for veteran Jets coach as Winnipeg gets Bowness bump

TORONTO — Rick Bowness made a promise when he turned his attention behind the bench. Having just retired, the journeyman centre would coach the way he wanted — the way he wished — he had been coached.
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S&P/TSX composite posts gain Friday; U.S. markets rally on tech

S&P/TSX composite posts gain Friday; U.S. markets rally on tech

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up more than 150 points Friday on broad-based gains, while U.S. markets also rose with an end-of-week rally driven by significant strength in the tech sector. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 161.
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Hamilton explores declaring state of emergency over opioid overdoses and deaths

Hamilton explores declaring state of emergency over opioid overdoses and deaths

The City of Hamilton is exploring whether to declare a state of emergency as it grapples with an opioid crisis, with the municipality’s top doctor saying such a step could help it respond to a growing problem.
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Four teen boys face 40 criminal charges after York police recovered gold, silver

TORONTO — Four teen boys are facing a total of 40 criminal charges after they allegedly robbed a precious metals store in Toronto last month. York Regional Police say three masked suspects entered the store after 2 p.m. on Dec.
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Professors say adapting coursework to AI writing tools can keep student use in check

Professors say adapting coursework to AI writing tools can keep student use in check

TORONTO — Online chatbots capable of crafting academic essays are posing a quandary for Canadian universities struggling to clamp down on cheating while educating students about the limitations of using artificial intelligence.
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Wave of tech layoffs tips power back in favour of employers in sector

Wave of tech layoffs tips power back in favour of employers in sector

TORONTO — Members of Canada's technology industry say another wave of layoffs the sector saw this week is tipping the power dynamic back in favour of employers.
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Sun Life strikes insurance sales partnership with Hong Kong-based Dah Sing Bank

Sun Life strikes insurance sales partnership with Hong Kong-based Dah Sing Bank

TORONTO — Sun Life Financial Inc. says it has struck a 15-year deal to be to the exclusive provider of insurance products for Hong Kong-based Dah Sing Bank Ltd.
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