Ontario News

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down almost 100 points Friday, as industrials, base metals and telecom led the way lower, while U.S. markets were up, recovering losses from earlier in the day. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 91.

TORONTO — After a week spent seeking a lifeline, Canada’s oldest company has found a way to keep six of its stores open — for now — but will begin liquidating the remainder on Monday.

TORONTO — Lately, Kevin Grell feels an instant heaviness settle over him when he walks through the door at Hudson's Bay's east Toronto fulfilment centre. He and the other workers at the Scarborough site assemble online orders for the retailer.

Two people facing charges in Toronto in an alleged Taylor Swift concert ticket scam have now been arrested in a similar alleged scheme in Halton Region.

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced a plan Friday to boost training and employment for workers in the skilled trades.

TORONTO — Several arriving and departing flights between cities across Canada and London's Heathrow Airport were cancelled after an overnight fire caused a power outage and forced the British airport to close Friday, with further flight disruptions e

TORONTO — Jane Wilcox thought it was a simple mix-up when customs officers pulled her husband aside at the Punta Cana airport as they were heading back to Toronto.

TORONTO — The founder of Canadian Music Week is taking the new owners of Departure Festival to court, alleging they've breached their contract and failed to pay fees tied to their acquisition of his music industry conference.

OTTAWA — With a federal election call widely expected on Sunday, the three main political parties are ramping up their attacks and trying to pitch their leaders as the best people to guide Canada through difficult days ahead.

TORONTO — Canada's biggest country music awards show will have a little more "je ne sais quoi" starting this year.