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Ontario to add provincial tax to vaping products; meant to discourage youth uptake

Ontario to add provincial tax to vaping products; meant to discourage youth uptake

TORONTO — The price of vaping products is set to rise in Ontario, with the province planning to add a tax as a way to reduce the prevalence of vaping, particularly among young people.
RioCan REIT pauses new construction starts amid high interest rates

RioCan REIT pauses new construction starts amid high interest rates

TORONTO — High interest rates and rising costs have pushed RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust to put a halt to starting any major new construction projects.
Tim Hortons seeking more afternoon, evening sales as parent reports US$364M profit

Tim Hortons seeking more afternoon, evening sales as parent reports US$364M profit

TORONTO — Long associated with morning coffee runs and breakfast, Tim Hortons is setting its sights on dominating the second half of the day too. "We are really super excited about the opportunities to be had in the p.m.
In 'By the Ghost Light,' R.H. Thomson urges us to think differently about war

In 'By the Ghost Light,' R.H. Thomson urges us to think differently about war

TORONTO — There are three narratives that shape our perception of war, actor R.H. Thomson writes in his family memoir.
OSC tribunal approves $8M settlement over RBC accounting practices

OSC tribunal approves $8M settlement over RBC accounting practices

TORONTO — The Ontario Securities Commission has approved an $8-million settlement with Royal Bank of Canada over issues with its tracking of costs related to internal software development.
Ticats to start Matt Shiltz at quarterback versus Alouettes

Ticats to start Matt Shiltz at quarterback versus Alouettes

HAMILTON — Veteran Matt Shiltz will start at quarterback for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the East Division semifinal Saturday. Shiltz's name appeared atop the depth chart released Friday by the Ticats.
End of daylight time affects pets' schedules too, animal care workers say

End of daylight time affects pets' schedules too, animal care workers say

TORONTO — In past autumns, when Jocelyn Rutgers tried to enjoy the extra hour of sleep offered by the end of daylight time, her cat would hold firm to his daily regimen and demand to be fed as usual.

Cellar-dwelling Toronto FC begins roster overhaul under head coach John Herdman

Toronto FC began its roster overhaul under new coach John Herdman on Thursday, declining options of goalkeepers Greg Ranjitsingh and Tomás Romero, defender Themi Antonoglou, midfielder Víctor Vázquez and forward CJ Sapong.
Ontario hospitals say data has been published following ransomware attack last week

Ontario hospitals say data has been published following ransomware attack last week

Five Ontario hospitals affected by a recent ransomware attack, along with their shared IT provider, say data in connection to the cyberattack has been published.
Head of Canadian banking at Scotiabank Dan Rees departing

Head of Canadian banking at Scotiabank Dan Rees departing

TORONTO — Scotiabank's head of Canadian banking is leaving after a 25-year career at the financial institution. The bank says Dan Rees is leaving to pursue other opportunities.