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New Ontario rules aim to ban 'floating accommodations' from provincial waterways

New Ontario rules aim to ban 'floating accommodations' from provincial waterways

TORONTO — Ontario is aiming to ban so-called floating accommodations from provincial waterways, with new regulations set to take effect July 1.
From housing to transit, Brad Bradford promises 'action' as Toronto's mayor

From housing to transit, Brad Bradford promises 'action' as Toronto's mayor

TORONTO — Brad Bradford's campaign to be Toronto's next mayor has, at several moments, captured the public's attention.
Cost, stadium size, fewer options: Possible reasons Taylor Swift has skipped Canada

Cost, stadium size, fewer options: Possible reasons Taylor Swift has skipped Canada

TORONTO — Taylor Swift’s Canadian fans were left heartbroken and confused this week as they tried to understand why the pop superstar seems prepared to skip their country on her Eras Tour.
Executive chair Jamie Irving resigns from Postmedia board

Executive chair Jamie Irving resigns from Postmedia board

TORONTO — Postmedia Network Canada Corp. says Jamie Irving has resigned as executive chair of the media conglomerate's board. The owner of the National Post and several other regional newspapers says Irving intends to pursue other opportunities.
Ontario cannabis regulator wants feedback on rules restricting window displays

Ontario cannabis regulator wants feedback on rules restricting window displays

TORONTO — The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario is considering amending regulations that require cannabis stores to ensure pot can't be seen from the exterior of their shop.
Chow has been a front-runner before, what’s different for the mayoral hopeful?

Chow has been a front-runner before, what’s different for the mayoral hopeful?

TORONTO — Before the last high-profile debate of Toronto's mayoral byelection campaign, Olivia Chow was prepared for attacks from the other candidates on stage. She was leading the polls, and in the crosshairs of her political rivals.
Five things to know about Canada's new wage-fixing and no-poaching prohibitions

Five things to know about Canada's new wage-fixing and no-poaching prohibitions

TORONTO — New rules prohibiting wage-fixing and no-poaching agreements kick in Friday in an effort to crack down on companies undermining competition at employees' expense.
Toronto Raptors select Gradey Dick with the 13th overall pick of the NBA draft

Toronto Raptors select Gradey Dick with the 13th overall pick of the NBA draft

TORONTO — Gradey Dick aims to make an instant impact for his new team. The Toronto Raptors selected Dick with the 13th overall pick in the NBA draft on Thursday. The Kansas Jayhawks product averaged 14.1 points and 5.
AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio to focus on safer uses of AI, argues regulation necessary

AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio to focus on safer uses of AI, argues regulation necessary

TORONTO — Artificial intelligence pioneer Yoshua Bengio says he will be redirecting his research to ensure he is working on applications of the technology that are safe for society.
Cannabis company Canopy Growth reports $648 million net loss in fourth quarter

Cannabis company Canopy Growth reports $648 million net loss in fourth quarter

SMITHS FALLS, Ont. — Canopy Growth Corp. says its net loss grew in its most recent quarter as the company continued with an overhaul of its business. The Smiths Falls, Ont.