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Canadian Cancer Society urges Ontario to cover cost of take-home medication

Canadian Cancer Society urges Ontario to cover cost of take-home medication

TORONTO — Kirsten Watson was weeks away last year from losing access to potentially life-saving medication — a situation she found herself in because Ontario does not cover the cost of take-home cancer drugs.

Knights top Maple Leafs 6-2, snapping Toronto's 7-game win streak

TORONTO (AP) — Jonathan Marchessault had two goals and an assist, William Karlsson had a goal and an assist, and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Maple Leafs 6-2 on Tuesday night to snap Toronto’s seven-game winning streak.
Keefe ejected late as Knights down Leafs 6-2 to snap Toronto's seven-game win streak

Keefe ejected late as Knights down Leafs 6-2 to snap Toronto's seven-game win streak

TORONTO — Sheldon Keefe wasn't around to see the conclusion of his team's win streak.
Cineplex has made almost $40 million from online booking fees in competition case

Cineplex has made almost $40 million from online booking fees in competition case

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. has made almost $40 million from online booking fees at the heart of deceptive marketing claims the country's competition commissioner has made against the cinema chain.
Vending machines to be removed from UWaterloo campus over facial tech concerns

Vending machines to be removed from UWaterloo campus over facial tech concerns

WATERLOO, ONTARIO — A southwestern Ontario university will be getting rid of more than two dozen vending machines after students raised concerns about facial recognition technology.

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,318.90, down 5.41 points): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down 18 cents, or 0.39 per cent, to $45.50 on 18.1 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite index little changed Tuesday, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite index little changed Tuesday, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was little changed Tuesday as bank earnings began to roll in, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 5.41 points at 21,318.90.
Scotiabank, BMO prepare for near-term loan weakness and better times ahead

Scotiabank, BMO prepare for near-term loan weakness and better times ahead

TORONTO — The start of first quarter bank earnings saw Scotiabank and BMO put more money aside for loans that may go sour in the near-term, while they forecast better conditions ahead.
Identity, mortgage fraud on the rise as economic pressures mount: Equifax survey

Identity, mortgage fraud on the rise as economic pressures mount: Equifax survey

TORONTO — A new Equifax Canada survey finds people are increasingly worried about a potential rise in fraudulent activity as economic pressures build. "Any time you see financial stress or an economic downturn, inevitably ...
Toyota recalls 21,000 cars over flaws in axle raising crash concerns

Toyota recalls 21,000 cars over flaws in axle raising crash concerns

TORONTO — More than 21,000 Toyota vehicles have been recalled in Canada due to flaws in the rear axle that may cause a vehicle crash, says the auto manufacturer.