Skip to content

Ontario News

Canadian markets fall after report that inflation rose, U.S. markets also move lower

Canadian markets fall after report that inflation rose, U.S. markets also move lower

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell 1.3 per cent Tuesday in a broad-based decline after the latest inflation print came in higher than expected, while U.S. stock markets also moved lower. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 273.
Read more >
Toronto Argonauts sign special-teams coach Donovan to extension

Toronto Argonauts sign special-teams coach Donovan to extension

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts signed special-teams co-ordinator Mickey Donovan to a contract extension Tuesday. Donovan is in his second season with Toronto.
Read more >
Ziv to succeed Downey as Tennis Canada's chief executive officer

Ziv to succeed Downey as Tennis Canada's chief executive officer

TORONTO — Gavin Ziv's journey at Tennis Canada started when he was a ballkid in 1987. It set him on a path that has led him to the top job at the national sport organization.
Read more >
Detective wasn't concerned about London attack accused's mental state, trial hears

Detective wasn't concerned about London attack accused's mental state, trial hears

A detective who interviewed a man accused of murdering four members of a Muslim family in Ontario told a jury Tuesday he didn't think there was a problem with the accused's mental health while questioning him after the attack.
Read more >

Watt's late touchdown earns Steelers comeback win over Browns

TORONTO — T.J. Watt and the Pittsburgh Steelers defence brought a smile to a lot of Proline players Monday night. Watt returned a Deshaun Watson fumble 16 yards for a touchdown to rally Pittsburgh past the Cleveland Browns 26-22 on Monday night.
Read more >
Doug Ford gets polite welcome at plowing match but Greenbelt anger simmers

Doug Ford gets polite welcome at plowing match but Greenbelt anger simmers

BOWLING GREEN, ONTARIO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford received a polite welcome Tuesday at a rural and farm expo, but underneath the smattering of applause and cheers lay a quiet undercurrent of anger about his plan to open parcels of protected Greenbel
Read more >
Lions can become next CFL team to clinch playoff spot

Lions can become next CFL team to clinch playoff spot

TORONTO — The B.C. Lions have two shots to become the next team to clinch a CFL playoff berth. B.C. (9-4) can cement a post-season berth Friday night with a road win over the Edmonton Elks (4-10).
Read more >
Redblacks' Dustin Crum earns top CFL honour roll grade in losing cause

Redblacks' Dustin Crum earns top CFL honour roll grade in losing cause

TORONTO — A career-best performance earned Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Dustin Crum a spot on the CFL's honour roll Tuesday. Crum was the top-graded offensive player at 88.7 for his play in Ottawa's heartbreaking 41-37 road loss to the B.C. Lions.
Read more >
Amazon to hire 6,000 workers in Canada for full-time, part-time and seasonal jobs

Amazon to hire 6,000 workers in Canada for full-time, part-time and seasonal jobs

TORONTO — Amazon.com Inc. says it is ramping up to hire more than 6,000 people across Canada. The Seattle-based e-commerce giant says the new hires will cover full-time, seasonal and part-time roles.
Read more >
BioSteel creditors list shows company owes millions to the who's who of sports

BioSteel creditors list shows company owes millions to the who's who of sports

SMITHS FALLS, Ont. — BioSteel Sports Nutrition Inc. owes a slew of top-ranking sports teams and leagues millions of dollars.
Read more >