Ontario News

OTTAWA — A new fight is playing out at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission over the first $100-million annual payment Google agreed to pay Canadian news outlets.

An Ontario Superior Court heard arguments on Thursday in a lawsuit filed by Frank Stronach's granddaughter, who is seeking an order compelling the family business to disclose any documents that might exist related to complaints of sexual misconduct a

GUELPH, Ont. — Manufacturer Linamar Corp. says its earnings and revenue rose during the last quarter that longtime CEO Linda Hasenfratz will serve in the top role.

TORONTO — Brian Ramsay is stepping down as executive director of the CFL Players' Association, the union announced Thursday. The CFLPA said Ramsay "is pursuing a new opportunity," and will leave the organization at the end of September.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose almost 350 points Thursday, powered by a broad-based rally on the Toronto market, while U.S. stocks also surged higher.

TORONTO — A support agency for survivors of childhood sexual abuse says it's seen a surge in calls since Alice Munro's daughter went public a month ago with her story of abuse by her stepfather.

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. reported a loss of $26.2 million in its latest quarter compared with a loss of $53.7 million a year earlier as it prepares to spin off its pork business. The Mississauga, Ont.

TORONTO — The head of Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. says indebted shoppers are cutting back on spending even more — and he doesn't see that trend turning around quickly.

TORONTO (AP) — Toronto’s new WNBA team has issued a “call for inspiration” to its fans for suggestions on a team name, colors and identity. “We don’t just want to be WNBA Toronto,” team president Teresa Resch told The Canadian Press.

TORONTO — There's no place like home for Ryan Dinwiddie and the Toronto Argonauts. Toronto (4-4) faces Calgary (4-4) at BMO Field on Friday night.