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U of T encampment court ruling could affect future campus protests, experts say

U of T encampment court ruling could affect future campus protests, experts say

TORONTO — A pro-Palestinian protest encampment that stood for weeks at the heart of the University of Toronto may now be gone, but experts say the court ruling that led to its clearing could have lingering effects for future protests on post-secondar
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Interest rate cut hasn't led to rush of homebuyer demand yet: Royal LePage report

Interest rate cut hasn't led to rush of homebuyer demand yet: Royal LePage report

TORONTO — Despite expectations of lower interest rates prompting homebuyers to leave the sidelines, a new report says the Bank of Canada's quarter-point cut to its key interest rate last month did not lead to a rush in demand.
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Forge defeats slumping Toronto FC in opening leg of Canadian Championship semifinal

Forge defeats slumping Toronto FC in opening leg of Canadian Championship semifinal

HAMILTON — While Toronto FC suffered another setback Wednesday, substitute Prince Owusu tossed the slumping Major League Soccer side a timely lifeline.
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Alphonso Davies leg X-ray negative, Canada coach Marsch says his status for Saturday unclear

Alphonso Davies leg X-ray negative, Canada coach Marsch says his status for Saturday unclear

TORONTO (AP) — Alphonso Davies' leg injury does not appear to be severe, and Canada coach Jesse Marsch left open the possibility his team's top player could be available for Saturday's Copa America third-place game.
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Ontario town votes to become a willing host for a nuclear waste repository

Ontario town votes to become a willing host for a nuclear waste repository

IGNACE, ONTARIO — A northwestern Ontario town has formally decided it is willing to become the site of a deep geological repository for Canada's nuclear waste.
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Frank Stronach's granddaughter seeks company docs related to misconduct allegations

Frank Stronach's granddaughter seeks company docs related to misconduct allegations

TORONTO — The granddaughter of billionaire businessman Frank Stronach is asking an Ontario court to order the family business to disclose any documents that might exist related to complaints of sexual misconduct against him and settlements involving
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S&P/TSX composite closes up more than 300 points, U.S. stock markets also higher

S&P/TSX composite closes up more than 300 points, U.S. stock markets also higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained 1.4 per cent Wednesday in a broad-based rally led by energy, industrial and utilities stocks, while U.S. stock markets posted new records yet again. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 307.
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Ford won't budge on plan to have ready-to-drink cocktails sold in corner stores

Ford won't budge on plan to have ready-to-drink cocktails sold in corner stores

TORONTO — Ontario will not budge on its plan to have ready-to-drink cocktails sold at convenience and grocery stores across the province, Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday on the issue that has become a sticking point in an ongoing strike by liquor st
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Jewish community takes food inspection agency to court over slaughter guidelines

Jewish community takes food inspection agency to court over slaughter guidelines

OTTAWA — A group of agencies that certify Kosher meat took the government to court Wednesday to ask for an injunction against Canadian Food Inspection Agency guidelines for the ritual slaughter of animals.
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Pro-Palestinian protesters dismantle encampment at University of Ottawa

Pro-Palestinian protesters dismantle encampment at University of Ottawa

The University of Ottawa says pro-Palestinian protesters have dismantled an encampment that had been on campus for two months.
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