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Ontario party leaders spar over housing in first election debate

Ontario party leaders spar over housing in first election debate

The leaders of Ontario's New Democratic, Liberal and Green parties went on the offensive Friday against Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford, who polls suggest is cruising to another majority government, in the first debate of the provincial ele
S&P/TSX composite index down more than 200 points Friday, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite index down more than 200 points Friday, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell more than 200 points Friday, weighed down by losses in energy and base metal stocks, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 215.28 points at 25,483.23.
Auto parts maker Magna warns tariffs would be 'disruptive' but prepared to face them

Auto parts maker Magna warns tariffs would be 'disruptive' but prepared to face them

TORONTO — Auto parts maker Magna International Inc. is warning tariffs would have a negative impact on the auto industry, but says it's ready to deal with what comes.
Toronto officer charged with aggravated assault after man seriously injured: SIU

Toronto officer charged with aggravated assault after man seriously injured: SIU

TORONTO — Ontario's police watchdog has charged a Toronto constable with aggravated assault after a 33-year-old man was seriously injured as officers were making an arrest last summer.
Ontario braces for another bout of disruptive snowfall rivalling this week's storm

Ontario braces for another bout of disruptive snowfall rivalling this week's storm

Parts of Ontario still digging out from their snowiest storm in nearly two years are bracing for another round of winter weather set to rival what they just endured.
Nurse, 75, charged in alleged sexual assault of long-term care resident in Ontario

Nurse, 75, charged in alleged sexual assault of long-term care resident in Ontario

CLARINGTON, Ont. — Police east of Toronto have charged a 75-year-old nurse they allege sexually assaulted a resident while working at a long-term care home last fall.
Ontario NDP candidate withdraws in Eglinton-Lawrence, citing close PC-Liberal race

Ontario NDP candidate withdraws in Eglinton-Lawrence, citing close PC-Liberal race

TORONTO — The candidate nominated by the Ontario NDP for Toronto riding Eglinton-Lawrence has pulled out of the election and is throwing her support behind the Liberals in a likely tight race.
Tiger-Cats sign star lineman Casey Sayles to extension through 2026 CFL season

Tiger-Cats sign star lineman Casey Sayles to extension through 2026 CFL season

HAMILTON — American defensive lineman Casey Sayles has signed a contract extension with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats through the 2026 CFL season, the team announced Friday.
GST break brought a lot of work but little — if any — gains for businesses

GST break brought a lot of work but little — if any — gains for businesses

TORONTO — About two months after the federal government temporarily knocked the GST off a holiday-centric array of goods, Dave Doyon says he considers the move “a gift” even though a hoped-for flurry of sales never fully materialized.
Statistics Canada reports December manufacturing sales up 0.3 per cent

Statistics Canada reports December manufacturing sales up 0.3 per cent

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales rose for a third straight month as they increased 0.3 per cent to $71.4 billion in December.
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