Ontario News

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,547.51, up 110.64): Royal Bank of Canada. (TSX:RY). Finance. Up 60 cents, or 0.46 per cent, to $131.03 on 10.3 million shares.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained more than 100 points Friday, led by strength in energy and telecom stocks, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 110.64 points at 20,547.51.

LONDON, Ont. — Ontario's police watchdog is probing the death of a 35-year-old man shot by police in London, Ont.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired left-handed reliever Génesis Cabrera from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for catching prospect Sammy Hernandez, the team announced Friday.

TORONTO — Peel Regional Police believe multiple suspects lured a food delivery driver with a pizza order before a deadly carjacking in Mississauga, Ont., earlier this month.

WINDSOR, Ont. — The union representing striking Ontario salt mine workers says it has reached a tentative deal with Windsor Salt.

TORONTO — Although Christian Lundgaard stood atop the podium after the Honda Indy Toronto, local tourism may have been the real winner.

TORONTO — Customers may recognize the medium dark shade of cyan-blue from the logo at the top of their monthly phone and internet bill, or from a billboard advertising the latest new television program airing soon.

TORONTO — The passage of time can feel disjointed for Ali Demircan.

TORONTO — Members of several First Nations rallied outside the Ontario legislature Thursday to raise concerns about mining exploration they say is happening on their lands against their will.