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Hollywood strikes stretching beyond this year would be 'problematic': Cineplex CEO

Hollywood strikes stretching beyond this year would be 'problematic': Cineplex CEO

TORONTO — As television and film writers passed the 100th day of striking and actors neared a month on the picket lines, the chief executive of Canada’s largest cinema chain is hoping "common sense will prevail" and the sides will have reached an agr

Toronto transit riders can use credit, debit cards to pay fare starting Aug. 15

Transit riders in Toronto will be able to use their credit or debit card, including cards on smartphones or smartwatches, to pay for fares starting on Tuesday.
CPP Investments sees rate hikes, stronger dollar offset its gains

CPP Investments sees rate hikes, stronger dollar offset its gains

TORONTO — The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says its net return amounted to a loss of 0.8 per cent last quarter.

Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz wins in Toronto in first match since Wimbledon title

TORONTO (AP) — Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz won in his first match since his Wimbledon victory, beating Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (3) in the National Bank Open on Wednesday night. Preparing for his U.S.
Canada's Raonic, top-ranked Alcaraz power through to victories at National Bank Open

Canada's Raonic, top-ranked Alcaraz power through to victories at National Bank Open

TORONTO — Milos Raonic did not expect to perform as well as he did Wednesday. Raonic used his strong serve to power through to a 6-4, 6-3 second-round win over Japan's Taro Daniel at the National Bank Open. The Thornhill, Ont.
Toronto doc director Daniel Roher remembers Robbie Robertson as risk-taker and artist

Toronto doc director Daniel Roher remembers Robbie Robertson as risk-taker and artist

TORONTO — An Oscar-winning Toronto director who credits Robbie Robertson with helping to launch his career remembered the legendary singer-songwriter as a risk-taker and musical talent who “created a bridge across time.
Robbie Robertson, lead guitarist and songwriter of The Band, dies at 80

Robbie Robertson, lead guitarist and songwriter of The Band, dies at 80

TORONTO — Robbie Robertson, The Band's lead guitarist and songwriter who in such classics as “The Weight,” “Up on Cripple Creek” and “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" mined and helped reshape American music, died Wednesday at 80.
'Certain developers' favoured in decision to open up Greenbelt, auditor general says

'Certain developers' favoured in decision to open up Greenbelt, auditor general says

TORONTO — The province's decision to open up the protected Greenbelt to housing construction favoured "certain developers" with ties to the housing minister, and failed to consider the potential consequences of the move, an investigation by the audit

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,275.27, up 69.29): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up 87 cents, or 2.09 per cent, to $42.60 on 10.2 million shares.
Swift's T.O. stops create opportunities, risks for brands tied to show: marketers

Swift's T.O. stops create opportunities, risks for brands tied to show: marketers

TORONTO — Companies marketing themselves in connection with Taylor Swift's future swing through Toronto might feel an afterglow that outlives the pop star's handful of shows in the country — but such brands also face several risks in tying themselves