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Hot Docs film festival to spotlight Inuit rights, Lac Mégantic, Canucks riot

TORONTO — This year’s Hot Docs festival will open with an intimate look at Inukactivist and lawyer Aaju Peter and her work to defend the human rights of Indigenous Peoples of the Arctic.

Mar 28, 2023 3:17 PM Read more >

S&P/TSX composite posts small gain, U.S. markets slightly down

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index eked out a small gain Tuesday thanks to strength in the energy sector, while U.S. markets were slightly down. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 32.79 points at 19,657.53.

Mar 28, 2023 2:50 PM Read more >

Toronto Arrows trade rights to veteran Canadian Kyle Baillie, sign two sevens players

TORONTO — The Toronto Arrows have traded the rights to veteran forward Kyle Baillie to Old Glory D.C. and signed Canadian sevens international wing D’Shawn Bowen and centre Dawson Fatoric for the remainder of the Major League Rugby season.

Mar 28, 2023 1:27 PM Read more >

Ontario financial services watchdog proposes changes to deter mortgage fraud

TORONTO — Ontario's financial services watchdog is proposing changes to guidance offered to mortgage agents and brokerages in an effort to deter deceptive and fraudulent mortgage activity.

Mar 28, 2023 12:53 PM Read more >

TTC increases outreach, expert calls for guaranteed income in response to violence

TORONTO — A rise in violence on Toronto's transit system signals an urgent need to better support people struggling with homelessness, mental illness and addiction, says a forensic psychiatrist with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).

Mar 28, 2023 12:18 PM Read more >

Veteran jockey Luis Contreras to chase third Plate victory

TORONTO — The name might be different, but the goal remains the same for jockey Luis Contreras. Since 1952, the opening leg of Canada's Triple Crown was known as the Queen's Plate, in honour of Queen Elizabeth II.

Mar 28, 2023 11:45 AM Read more >

Majority of Proline Plus bettors picked UConn to win Elite Eight hoops contest

TORONTO — The University of Connecticut Huskies have reached the Final Four for the first time since 2014, and some bettors like their chances to go all the way.

Mar 28, 2023 9:22 AM Read more >

Canadian Tire distribution centre remains closed after fire at Brampton facility

TORONTO — Operations at one of Canadian Tire Corp.'s largest distribution centres remain suspended after a fire earlier this month. Canadian Tire says all employees were safely evacuated from the Brampton, Ont.

Mar 28, 2023 9:10 AM Read more >

Shoppers Drug Mart moves away from medical cannabis, will send patients to Avicanna

TORONTO — Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. is moving away from its medical cannabis distribution business and preparing to transfer patients to a platform run by biopharmaceutical company Avicanna Inc. The pharmacy chain owned by Loblaw Companies Ltd.

Mar 28, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Turbide takes unusual approach to training ahead of Canadian swimming trials

TORONTO — Paralympian Nicolas-Guy Turbide has had to go against conventional wisdom as he prepares for the Canadian swimming trials.

Mar 28, 2023 4:00 AM Read more >