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Pivot Air crew detained in Dominican Republic since April could return home soon: CEO

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Pivot Air's chief executive says paperwork filed in a Dominican Republic court today could allow the airline's five staff kept in the Caribbean nation since April to return home soon.

Nov 11, 2022 11:13 AM Read more >

Manulife to appoint former Teck Resources CEO Don Lindsay as board chair in February

TORONTO — Manulife Financial Corp. says it will name Don Lindsay as chair of the company's board early next year. Lindsay will replace John Cassaday, who will retire in February after 30 years on the Manulife board, including the past five as chair.

Nov 11, 2022 10:07 AM Read more >

Gerry Schwartz to step down as CEO at Onex, Bobby Le Blanc named next CEO

TORONTO — Gerry Schwartz, founder of Toronto-based private equity firm Onex Corp., will step down from his role as CEO of the company after nearly 40 years. The billionaire, who turns 81 this month, will remain chairman of Onex.

Nov 11, 2022 9:10 AM Read more >

Ontario withdraws labour board case seeking to declare CUPE's walkout illegal

TORONTO — Ontario's labour relations board says the provincial government has withdrawn its application to have a walkout by 55,000 education workers declared illegal.

Nov 11, 2022 8:21 AM Read more >

'Very traumatized': Father seeks change after autistic son's encounter with police

When Majd Darwich heard the sound of police sirens speeding past his home in Mississauga, Ont., last week, he instinctively ran upstairs to check if his nonverbal autistic son was still in his room. His 19-year-old wasn't there.

Nov 11, 2022 8:17 AM Read more >

Thomson Reuters plans to acquire SurePrep in US$500 million deal

TORONTO — Thomson Reuters Corporation says it has signed a deal to acquire U.S. company SurePrep, LLC, in a transaction worth US$500 million.

Nov 11, 2022 7:54 AM Read more >

Toronto could face 'extreme' service cuts, tax hikes without financial aid: Tory

Toronto Mayor John Tory appealed to the provincial and federal governments for immediate financial help on Thursday, warning that without it the city could face "unprecedented" tax hikes and "extreme" service cuts.

Nov 11, 2022 6:24 AM Read more >

Algonquin Power & Utilities reports Q3 loss, cuts guidance for full year

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. reported a $195.2-million loss in its latest quarter and cut its financial guidance for the year. The power utility, which keeps its books in U.S.

Nov 11, 2022 5:30 AM Read more >

Hydro One reports $307M third-quarter profit, up from $300M a year ago

TORONTO — Hydro One Ltd. reported a third-quarter profit of $307 million, up from $300 million in the same quarter last year. The power utility says the profit amounted to 51 cents per diluted share for the quarter ended Sept. 30.

Nov 11, 2022 5:29 AM Read more >

Western University faculty union sets strike action deadline for next week

TORONTO — The union representing faculty members at Western University says it has set a strike deadline for next week if a last-minute deal is not reached with the school.

Nov 11, 2022 4:11 AM Read more >