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Laurentian Bank appoints new CEO after computer mainframe outage

Laurentian Bank appoints new CEO after computer mainframe outage

TORONTO — Laurentian Bank has named both a new chief executive and board chair following a major system outage last week that the bank is still working to fully resolve.
Raptors centre Christian Koloko out indefinitely with respiratory issues

Raptors centre Christian Koloko out indefinitely with respiratory issues

Toronto Raptors centre Christian Koloko is out indefinitely as he continues to deal with ongoing respiratory issues. The team made the announcement less than an hour before their season-opening media day began on Monday.
Raptors president Masai Ujiri on Knicks lawsuit: 'Go figure'

Raptors president Masai Ujiri on Knicks lawsuit: 'Go figure'

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors can't say much about their ongoing lawsuit with the New York Knicks, but team president Masai Ujiri didn't need many words to sum up his opinion of it.
Porsche SUV with two-month-old puppy inside stolen at gunpoint: Toronto police

Porsche SUV with two-month-old puppy inside stolen at gunpoint: Toronto police

Toronto police are seeking help in their search for a two-month-old puppy that was stolen during a gunpoint carjacking of a luxury vehicle.
Youths charged with hate-related offences after Pride flag damaged in Kitchener, Ont

Youths charged with hate-related offences after Pride flag damaged in Kitchener, Ont

KITCHENER, Ont. — Police say four male youths have been arrested and are facing multiple hate-related charges after a Pride flag from an Ontario high school was lit on fire. Waterloo Regional Police say the flag was damaged on the afternoon of Sept.
Rush's Geddy Lee reflects on 'My Effin' Life' with book and tour

Rush's Geddy Lee reflects on 'My Effin' Life' with book and tour

TORONTO — Rush bassist Geddy Lee is getting closer to his heart with a new memoir. The "Tom Sawyer" musician is set to release "My Effin’ Life" on Nov. 14 which will coincide with a 14-city North American book tour.
Spin Master signs global toy licence deal for Dora, the new Dora the Explorer series

Spin Master signs global toy licence deal for Dora, the new Dora the Explorer series

TORONTO — Spin Master Corp. says it has signed a deal for the global toy licence for Dora, the new reboot of the Dora the Explorer franchise coming next year. Financial terms of the agreement were not immediately available.
Homeowners brace for mortgage payment shock amid higher-for-longer rate outlook

Homeowners brace for mortgage payment shock amid higher-for-longer rate outlook

TORONTO — From ultra-low interest rates that led to a huge spike in real estate demand to the speed with which interest rates shot up to levels not seen in a generation, it’s been hard to keep up with the shifting landscape for mortgage holders.
Playoff-bound Blue Jays persevered after a wobbly September, next up is the Twins

Playoff-bound Blue Jays persevered after a wobbly September, next up is the Twins

TORONTO — Things looked bleak for the Toronto Blue Jays a few weeks ago when they were swept in emphatic fashion by the visiting Texas Rangers. The four-game losing skid dropped Toronto below the wild-card cutline.
Homan tops Einarson, Carruthers stuns Dunstone in PointsBet Invitational finals

Homan tops Einarson, Carruthers stuns Dunstone in PointsBet Invitational finals

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Rachel Homan defeated Kerri Einarson 9-7 to claim the PointsBet Invitational title on Sunday. Homan used a three-point ninth end to break a 6-6 tie and eventually win the women's final. The victory earned Homan's team $50,000.