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Critics call for transparency a month after police boost presence on Toronto transit

Critics call for transparency a month after police boost presence on Toronto transit

Toronto police have been patrolling parts of the city's transit system in increased numbers for more than a month but critics say there's little information on the effectiveness on the move and it's unclear how long the costly measure will continue.
Credit card debt up 15 per cent in Q4, younger Canadians feel hardest pinch: Equifax

Credit card debt up 15 per cent in Q4, younger Canadians feel hardest pinch: Equifax

TORONTO — Canadian credit card debt soared in the last three months of 2022 amid rising interest rates and stubbornly high inflation with younger Canadians in particular relying on credit to make ends meet.
Canadians making fewer trips to the grocery store as inflation pinches: RBC report

Canadians making fewer trips to the grocery store as inflation pinches: RBC report

TORONTO — Canadians are on average making fewer grocery store runs as food inflation persists, but still spending roughly the same amount per trip, according to a report Thursday by RBC.
Purolator commits $1B to electrify Canadian delivery vehicle fleet by 2030

Purolator commits $1B to electrify Canadian delivery vehicle fleet by 2030

TORONTO — Purolator plans to electrify its Canadian fleet network by 2030 through a $1 billion commitment to purchase more than 3,500 electric delivery vehicles.
Maple Leaf Foods expecting modest annual growth in its plant-based protein

Maple Leaf Foods expecting modest annual growth in its plant-based protein

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Maple Leaf Foods Inc. said it's expecting modest annual growth in its plant-based protein category as the company reported a loss for its latest quarter, due in part to weaker pork markets and a cyberattack. The Mississauga, Ont.
Ontario launches pilot project for children and youth with complex needs

Ontario launches pilot project for children and youth with complex needs

HAMILTON — Ontario is launching a pilot program at three children's hospitals to offer more services to kids with complex needs, such as developmental and intellectual disabilities and mental health concerns.
TikTok is Canada's least trusted social media platform: TMU study

TikTok is Canada's least trusted social media platform: TMU study

TORONTO — TikTok is experiencing the fastest rate of growth among Canadians, but is also the least trusted social media platform in the country, a new report said.

OHL Roundup: Battalion top Attack 4-1 to extend win streak to four games

NORTH BAY, Ont. — Anthony Romani scored two goals and the North Bay Battalion extended their winning streak to four games, defeating the Owen Sound Attack 4-1 on Wednesday.
Manitoba's Dunstone tops Alberta's Koe to remain unbeaten at Tim Hortons Brier

Manitoba's Dunstone tops Alberta's Koe to remain unbeaten at Tim Hortons Brier

LONDON, Ont. — The favourites are in great shape at the Canadian men's curling championship. The real battles were building around the playoff cutlines as the last few round-robin draws approached.
Don't expect a biopic: 'BlackBerry' filmmakers on walking a line of fact and fiction

Don't expect a biopic: 'BlackBerry' filmmakers on walking a line of fact and fiction

TORONTO — When the Canadian filmmakers behind “BlackBerry” set out to make a feature-length movie about the beloved smartphone’s meteoric rise and fall, they weren’t necessarily interested in getting all the facts right.