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One person dead after workplace incident at Toronto metal business

One person dead after workplace incident at Toronto metal business

TORONTO — Ontario's Ministry of Labour says a worker has died after he was injured working with heavy equipment at a north Toronto industrial metal business.
Fewer transit safety incidents after Toronto police boost, TTC data shows

Fewer transit safety incidents after Toronto police boost, TTC data shows

TORONTO — New data from Toronto's transit agency shows safety incidents were down in February after police boosted patrols in the system and the agency added extra security guards and outreach workers.
Scotiabank picks new head of international banking from outside ranks

Scotiabank picks new head of international banking from outside ranks

TORONTO — The top ranks of Scotiabank will have another new face as the bank said Monday that Francisco Aristeguieta will lead the bank's international division.
Susan L. Shirk’s 'illuminating' book on China's rise wins Lionel Gelber Prize

Susan L. Shirk’s 'illuminating' book on China's rise wins Lionel Gelber Prize

TORONTO — An examination of China’s evolution from fragile superpower to global heavyweight has won the $50,000 Lionel Gelber Prize. Susan L.
More than 40% of farm operators to retire by 2033: report

More than 40% of farm operators to retire by 2033: report

TORONTO — A new report says more than 40 per cent of farm operators will retire over the next decade, leaving Canada with a shortage.
Big changes, top projects, LaFlamme: What to look for at the Canadian Screen Awards

Big changes, top projects, LaFlamme: What to look for at the Canadian Screen Awards

TORONTO — The Canadian Screen Awards have been positioned as the country's most esteemed honour for homegrown film, television and digital media.
Toronto tailgating space to return for Maple Leafs, Raptors playoffs

Toronto tailgating space to return for Maple Leafs, Raptors playoffs

TORONTO — Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment says it's bringing back its tailgating parties for the NHL and NBA post-seasons.
Cannabis company Phoena will wind down business under creditor protection

Cannabis company Phoena will wind down business under creditor protection

VAUGHAN, Ont. — Phoena Holdings Inc. plans to wind down its business and has obtained creditor protection for a second time. Documents filed with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, which granted the protection, show the Vaughan, Ont.

US beats Czech Republic at women's world hockey championship

BRAMPTON, Ontario (AP) — Hilary Knight scored to help the United States beat the Czech Republic 6-2 on Sunday in the women’s world hockey championship. Megan Keller, Tessa Janecke, Abby Roque, Eden Lacey and Hayley Scamurra also scored for the U.S.
Finns beat Swedes 4-2, U.S. downs Czechs 6-2, Germany blanks France in world hockey

Finns beat Swedes 4-2, U.S. downs Czechs 6-2, Germany blanks France in world hockey

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Finland came from behind to double Sweden 4-2, the United States defeated Czechia 6-2 and Germany blanked France 3-0 at the women's world hockey championship on Sunday.