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A chronology of key events following Ontario's decision to develop Greenbelt lands

A chronology of key events following Ontario's decision to develop Greenbelt lands

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced Thursday that he is reversing his decision to open protected Greenbelt lands for housing development. Here is a timeline of events in the Greenbelt controversy: Nov.
Ticats remain hopeful that quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell will return this season

Ticats remain hopeful that quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell will return this season

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats still remain hopeful about quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell's return. Mitchell, 33, suffered a lower-leg fracture in Hamilton's 16-12 home win over Ottawa on July 28.
Detective noticed London accused's demeanour changed after attack, trial hears

Detective noticed London accused's demeanour changed after attack, trial hears

A man accused of murdering four members of a Muslim family in Ontario changed his demeanour with police, becoming more subdued, during his second interview with a detective in the aftermath of the attack, his trial heard Thursday.
Watchdog to probe Toronto policy to direct shelter-seeking refugee claimants to feds

Watchdog to probe Toronto policy to direct shelter-seeking refugee claimants to feds

Toronto's ombudsman announced an investigation Thursday into the city's decision to deny refugee claimants certain shelter beds and instead direct them to federal programs.
Linamar signs deal to buy assets in U.S. from Mobex for US$70 million

Linamar signs deal to buy assets in U.S. from Mobex for US$70 million

GUELPH, Ont. — Linamar Corp. has signed a deal with automotive parts supplier Mobex Fourth and 1 to buy a substantial portion of its U.S.-based assets for US$70 million in cash.
Fraud in auto, credit card, mortgage sectors rise amid interest rate hikes: study

Fraud in auto, credit card, mortgage sectors rise amid interest rate hikes: study

TORONTO — New data suggests an uptick in fraud in the auto, credit card and mortgage sectors is driven by growing financial pressures on consumers and by fraudsters using bold schemes.
Ottawa gives Food Banks Canada $17.9M for pilot to provide period products

Ottawa gives Food Banks Canada $17.9M for pilot to provide period products

TORONTO — The federal government has tasked Food Banks Canada with handing out free menstrual products to members of marginalized low-income communities. Gender Equality Minister Marci Ien announced the $17.
Self-driving tech company Waabi strikes partnership with Uber Freight

Self-driving tech company Waabi strikes partnership with Uber Freight

TORONTO — Self-driving tech company Waabi says it has struck a partnership with Uber Technologies Inc.'s freight division to accelerate autonomous trucking adoption.

Lotto 649 winning numbers for Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023

TORONTO — The winning numbers in Wednesday's Lotto 649 draw for an estimated $5 million: 10, 14, 17, 22, 25 & 38.
Toronto Pearson Airport ranks low in customer satisfaction: study

Toronto Pearson Airport ranks low in customer satisfaction: study

Toronto and Montreal airports were near-bottom in the race for passenger satisfaction this year, according to a study by J.D. Power.