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Aecon profits rise but fall short of expectations

Aecon profits rise but fall short of expectations

TORONTO — Aecon Group Inc. is reporting a quarterly profit boost of 44 per cent year-over-year, but the big earnings increase failed to match analysts' expectations. The construction contractor says income attributable to shareholders rose to $14.
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Police investigating 2014 sexual assault allegation against eight former OHL players

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario (AP) — Peel Regional Police confirmed it is investigating a 2014 sexual assault allegation involving eight former Ontario Hockey League players. TSN/CTV first reported the allegations in October.
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Amanda Seyfried says 'studios are afraid' to make films like Egoyan's 'Seven Veils'

Amanda Seyfried says 'studios are afraid' to make films like Egoyan's 'Seven Veils'

TORONTO — These days, Amanda Seyfried isn’t one for playing it safe — even if she works in an industry that’s becoming allergic to risk.
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Linamar reports $232 million Q4 loss on impairment related to Europe

Linamar reports $232 million Q4 loss on impairment related to Europe

GUELPH, Ont. — Auto parts manufacturer Linamar Corp., facing heightened risk from U.S. tariffs., says it swung to a loss last quarter from a writedown on its European operations. The Guelph, Ont.-based manufacturer says it lost $232.
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S&P/TSX composite climbs, U.S. markets rise after news of auto sector tariff delay

S&P/TSX composite climbs, U.S. markets rise after news of auto sector tariff delay

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Wednesday, led by base metals, industrials and technology, while U.S. markets also gained in the afternoon after news that automakers will get a month-long tariff exemption, one day after the U.S.
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Toronto tables 'final offer' to workers' union as strike and lockout deadline looms

Toronto tables 'final offer' to workers' union as strike and lockout deadline looms

One of Toronto's top officials says the city has tabled its final offer to the union representing thousands of municipal workers, adding he believes there's time to reach a deal as the deadline looms for a strike or lockout that could shut down city-
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Nova Scotia premier pushing for momentum on Canadian free trade

Nova Scotia premier pushing for momentum on Canadian free trade

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s premier is hoping to build momentum on freeing up trade within Canada, as the country deals with the economic stress caused by tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
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No compromise on tariffs, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says

No compromise on tariffs, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are on the same page with a position that Canada will not be compromising on tariffs. His comments come one day after U.S.
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Police investigating 2014 sexual assault allegation against eight former OHL players

Police investigating 2014 sexual assault allegation against eight former OHL players

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Peel Regional Police confirms it is investigating a 2014 sexual assault allegation involving eight former Ontario Hockey League players. TSN/CTV first reported the allegations in October.
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Electronic producer Deadmau5 sells song and label catalogue in US$55 million deal

Electronic producer Deadmau5 sells song and label catalogue in US$55 million deal

TORONTO — Deadmau5 is taking the cheese. The Canadian electronic music producer, known for wearing a mouse head helmet on stage, has sold his song catalogue and that of his Mau5trap record label in a deal valued at US$55 million.
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