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S&P/TSX composite down, U.S. markets mixed ahead of tech earnings and economic data

S&P/TSX composite down, U.S. markets mixed ahead of tech earnings and economic data

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index erased its gains from the day before asindustrial and telecom stocks weighed on the market, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 138 points at 21,873.72.
Former SNC-Lavalin executive sentenced to prison term in bridge bribery case

Former SNC-Lavalin executive sentenced to prison term in bridge bribery case

A former SNC-Lavalin executive has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison in connection with a bribery scheme for a bridge repair contract in Montreal, the RCMP say.
Ontario to do away with sick note requirement for short absences

Ontario to do away with sick note requirement for short absences

TORONTO — Ontario will do away with sick note requirements for short absences as part of a larger effort to ease the administrative burden on doctors, the province's health minister said Wednesday.

Jockey Husbands, driver Filion lead 2024 Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame class

TORONTO — Jockey Patrick Husbands, who rode Canada's last Triple Crown winner, topped the '24 class named for induction into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame on Wednesday.
Ontario issues order to company on benzene emissions

Ontario issues order to company on benzene emissions

TORONTO — Ontario's environment ministry has ordered a Sarnia-area chemical company to get its benzene emissions under control after a neighbouring First Nation raised concerns.
One deal falls through but Toronto FC completes another in Derrick Etienne Jr. trade

One deal falls through but Toronto FC completes another in Derrick Etienne Jr. trade

Toronto FC, pivoting after a deal for an overseas player fell through, added to its attack Wednesday by acquiring Haiti international winger Derrick Etienne Jr. from Atlanta United FC in exchange for up to US$375,000 in general allocation money.
CFL suspends recently retired Lemon indefinitely for betting on league games

CFL suspends recently retired Lemon indefinitely for betting on league games

TORONTO — The CFL indefinitely suspended veteran defensive lineman Shawn Lemon on Wednesday for betting on league games, including one the league says he played in.
First Quantum preparing for post-election talks in Panama

First Quantum preparing for post-election talks in Panama

TORONTO — First Quantum is preparing for post-election negotiations in Panama in the hopes a solution can be reached for its currently shuttered Cobre Panama mine, said chief executive Tristan Pascall on Wednesday.
Feds need 'nuanced' approach to ensure public sector doesn't lose tech talent: Anand

Feds need 'nuanced' approach to ensure public sector doesn't lose tech talent: Anand

TORONTO — Treasury Board President Anita Anand says Canada has to take a "nuanced" approach to shrinking its public service in order to protect some of its tech worker ranks.
Caitlin Cronenberg isn't spooked by her dad's horror legacy with debut film 'Humane'

Caitlin Cronenberg isn't spooked by her dad's horror legacy with debut film 'Humane'

TORONTO — Her surname is synonymous with cinematic nightmares, but Caitlin Cronenberg says she doesn’t feel pressure to live up to her famous father's legacy as she steps into the director’s chair.