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Toronto police investigating fire at deli as possible hate crime

Toronto police investigating fire at deli as possible hate crime

Toronto police say a fire at a business in the city is being investigated as a suspected hate-motivated crime. Police say they were called Wednesday morning to International Deli Foods in the North York area for reports of a fire.
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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 (20,818.58, down 53.56 points): Toronto-Dominion Bank. (TSX:TD). Finance. Down 72 cents, or 0.84 per cent, to $84.97 on 10.
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S&P/TSX moves lower Wednesday despite energy gains, U.S. markets also down

S&P/TSX moves lower Wednesday despite energy gains, U.S. markets also down

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index lost more than 50 points Wednesday despite strength in energy stocks, while U.S. stock markets also fell. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 53.56 points at 20,818.58.
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OPP investigate homicide after two found dead near remote northern First Nation

OPP investigate homicide after two found dead near remote northern First Nation

Ontario Provincial Police say a homicide investigation is underway in a remote northern First Nation after two people were found dead.
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Vehicle sales posted biggest annual jump last year since 1997: DesRosiers

Vehicle sales posted biggest annual jump last year since 1997: DesRosiers

TORONTO — Auto sales jumped 11.8 per cent in 2023 compared with the year before as vehicle supply continued to improve, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. The report says it was the biggest year-over-year increase in sales since 1997.
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Toronto fire chief warns of lithium-ion batteries' risks after e-bike fire on subway

Toronto fire chief warns of lithium-ion batteries' risks after e-bike fire on subway

TORONTO — Fires sparked by lithium-ion batteries are increasing in Toronto and pose a "significant risk," the city's fire chief said after a blaze aboard a subway train demonstrated how quickly flames sparked by a faulty battery can spread.
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Hospital staff overworked, support from province needed, Ontario union says

Hospital staff overworked, support from province needed, Ontario union says

TORONTO — Hospital workers are buckling under the pressure of heavy workloads largely brought about by a staffing crisis, an Ontario union said Wednesday as it urged the province to do more to support those working in the health-care system.
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The AP goes behind the scenes at PWHL opener to capture 'the birth of women's hockey'

The AP goes behind the scenes at PWHL opener to capture 'the birth of women's hockey'

TORONTO (AP) — An hour before one of the most significant faceoffs in the history of women's hockey, New York players were roused by a commotion at the entrance of their dressing room. Enter Billie Jean King.
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Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins expressed regret Shohei Ohtani turned down Toronto

Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins expressed regret Shohei Ohtani turned down Toronto

TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins expressed regret Shoehei Ohtani turned down Toronto after meeting with the team and chose to sign a record $700 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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'Darkest before dawn': Another tough year for office REITs but opportunities may lurk

'Darkest before dawn': Another tough year for office REITs but opportunities may lurk

TORONTO — It’s poised to be another challenging year for office real estate investment trusts, but some money managers say there could be decent entry points in the sector for long-term investors.
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