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Community worker among new arrests in death of Toronto woman killed by stray bullet

Community worker among new arrests in death of Toronto woman killed by stray bullet

TORONTO — Two more people are facing charges in the case of a woman who was killed by a stray bullet in Toronto's east end last month, including a community worker at a nearby supervised consumption site.
Ottawa poised to offer update on response to Emergencies Act inquiry recommendations

Ottawa poised to offer update on response to Emergencies Act inquiry recommendations

OTTAWA — The Liberal government says it will soon provide an update on how it plans to address recommendations that stemmed from a public inquiry into the use of the Emergencies Act during the "Freedom Convoy" protests.
Raptors' group play schedule for NBA in-season tournament released

Raptors' group play schedule for NBA in-season tournament released

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors will open the NBA's inaugural in-season tournament against the Boston Celtics at Scotiabank Arena. Toronto is in East Group C with the Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bulls and Orlando Magic.
Canadian corporate ethics czar launches China forced-labour probe into Ralph Lauren

Canadian corporate ethics czar launches China forced-labour probe into Ralph Lauren

Ottawa's corporate-ethics watchdog has announced an investigation into fashion company Ralph Lauren over the alleged use of forced labour in its supply chains, while putting a Toronto-based mining firm on notice.
Office vacancy rate could peak in 2024 as hybrid work models gain popularity: report

Office vacancy rate could peak in 2024 as hybrid work models gain popularity: report

TORONTO — The national office vacancy rate could peak at approximately 15 per cent by the end of 2024 as the rise of hybrid work models prompt companies to reduce their office space, according to a new report by Colliers Canada.
Cash incentives offered to Nova Scotia businesses that promote the 'Gaelic brand'

Cash incentives offered to Nova Scotia businesses that promote the 'Gaelic brand'

HALIFAX — The next time you order a meal in Nova Scotia, you could get a discount on your bill – if you know some Gaelic.
Annual grocery price increases continue to far outpace overall inflation

Annual grocery price increases continue to far outpace overall inflation

Grocery prices are still rising at a far higher annual pace than overall inflation, but experts expect to see them continue moderating as the year progresses. The price of groceries grew 8.5 per cent in July compared with last year, down from a 9.
Ontario university to remove course details from public website after triple stabbing

Ontario university to remove course details from public website after triple stabbing

An Ontario university says it is removing some details of the courses it offers from the public domain after a triple stabbing on campus that police have said targeted the LGBTQ community.
Toronto FC hopes to get some reinforcements ahead of derby match with Montreal

Toronto FC hopes to get some reinforcements ahead of derby match with Montreal

TORONTO — Struggling Toronto FC could have some welcome reinforcements Sunday when it returns to action after a three-week layoff.
Former Montreal schoolteacher sentenced to eight years for abusing young girls

Former Montreal schoolteacher sentenced to eight years for abusing young girls

MONTREAL — A former Montreal primary school teacher has been sentenced to eight years in prison for sexually abusing five young girls.