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Ontario court strikes down wage-limiting law for public sector workers

Ontario court strikes down wage-limiting law for public sector workers

TORONTO — An Ontario court has struck down a law that limited wages for public sector workers, who hailed the decision as a "historic victory" while the province said it plans to appeal the ruling.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,277.41, up 56.92 points): Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX). Materials. Up 64 cents, or 3.06 per cent, to $21.58 on 16.1 million shares.
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S&P/TSX composite posts small gain on energy prices, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite posts small gain on energy prices, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up slightly Tuesday as gains in energy outweighed minor losses across other sectors, while U.S. markets were mixed but trending lower. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 56.92 points at 20,277.41.
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RBC raises competition concerns as it strikes deal to buy HSBC Canada for $13.5B

RBC raises competition concerns as it strikes deal to buy HSBC Canada for $13.5B

TORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada has struck a deal to pay $13.5 billion in cash to swallow up HSBC Bank Canada, the seventh largest bank in the country by assets and — since the Big Six banks are largely untouchable — the biggest takeover prize around.
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Integrity commissioner asked to investigate Ford's Greenbelt development plan

Integrity commissioner asked to investigate Ford's Greenbelt development plan

TORONTO — Ontario's integrity commissioner is being asked to investigate whether Premier Doug Ford's plan to open parts of the protected Greenbelt for development broke any ethics rules.
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Western University revokes COVID-19 vaccine mandate, keeps masking requirement

LONDON, Ont. — Western University says it will no longer require students, staff and visitors to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The London, Ont.
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Ornge sees rise in child patient transfers as pediatric hospitals under pressure

Ornge sees rise in child patient transfers as pediatric hospitals under pressure

Ontario's air ambulance service says it's seeing an increase in the number of children it transports, with a higher number of those transfers due to respiratory illnesses.
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Toronto's Pearson Airport adopts new landing procedures to lower noise, emissions

Toronto's Pearson Airport adopts new landing procedures to lower noise, emissions

TORONTO — Canada's largest airport is adopting new landing procedures in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and noise caused by descending planes.
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75% of U.S. owners of Cdn. rec properties bought after foreign buyer ban: survey

TORONTO — A new report from Royal LePage shows 75 per cent of U.S. citizens living in border towns and owning recreational properties in Canada made their purchase after the federal government announced its forthcoming foreign buyer ban.
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Canadian home prices expected to fall 3.3% in 2023: Re/Max report

Canadian home prices expected to fall 3.3% in 2023: Re/Max report

TORONTO — A new report predicts average home sale prices in Canada will fall 3.3 per cent next year with the biggest declines expected in Ontario and Western Canada where some markets may see prices fall 10 to 15 per cent.
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