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Banks report higher provisions for bad loans, focus on expenses as economy slows

Banks report higher provisions for bad loans, focus on expenses as economy slows

TORONTO — Several Canadian banks on Thursday reported fourth-quarter results that showed rising funds set aside for bad loans, and a heavy focus on expense management, as they prepared for the expected slower economy ahead.
Chiefs of Ontario ask for judicial review of carbon price regime

Chiefs of Ontario ask for judicial review of carbon price regime

TORONTO — First Nations leaders in Ontario say Canada needs to fix what they call a "discriminatory" carbon price system, arguing the federal government failed to address their repeated concerns and blocked their exemption request only to then issue
Hockey Canada says almost 1,900 maltreatment complaints received in 2022-23

Hockey Canada says almost 1,900 maltreatment complaints received in 2022-23

TORONTO — Hockey Canada says a new independent third-party complaint mechanism received information on almost 1,900 potential cases of maltreatment during its first season.
TD Bank cuts jobs as quarterly results reflect a gloomy economic picture

TD Bank cuts jobs as quarterly results reflect a gloomy economic picture

TORONTO — TD Bank Group said it's cutting three per cent of staff and setting more money aside for souring loans as it reported fourth quarter results that reflect a deteriorating economic picture.
Royal Bank chief executive McKay defends HSBC deal as bank reports profits up

Royal Bank chief executive McKay defends HSBC deal as bank reports profits up

TORONTO — RBC chief executive Dave McKay made some of his most forceful comments yet on the importance of the federal government approving the bank's $13.5-billion takeover of HSBC Canada as the deal attracts rising opposition.
Director Lepage and dancer Cote to premiere wordless 'Hamlet' ballet in Toronto

Director Lepage and dancer Cote to premiere wordless 'Hamlet' ballet in Toronto

TORONTO — Robert Lepage and Guillaume Cote have reimagined "Hamlet" without one of its most famous features: the script.
'No one will be turned away': 988 suicide crisis helpline launches across Canada

'No one will be turned away': 988 suicide crisis helpline launches across Canada

TORONTO — A new toll-free, three-digit suicide prevention helpline launched across Canada on Thursday morning.
Twenty-five per cent of Canadians believe a degree is necessary for economic success

Twenty-five per cent of Canadians believe a degree is necessary for economic success

TORONTO — A new survey suggests one in four Canadians believe a university degree is essential to succeed economically.
Siakam, Barnes help Raptors upset Suns 112-105; Phoenix's win streak ends at seven

Siakam, Barnes help Raptors upset Suns 112-105; Phoenix's win streak ends at seven

TORONTO — Scottie Barnes seems determined to prove Philadelphia 76ers guard Patrick Beverley wrong.

Raptors end Suns' winning streak at 7, spoiling Kevin Durant's return

TORONTO (AP) — Scottie Barnes scored 12 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter, Pascal Siakam finished with 22 and the Toronto Raptors beat Phoenix 112-105 on Wednesday night to end the Suns’ winning streak at seven.