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More work to be done on Indigenous representation in corporate world: panel

More work to be done on Indigenous representation in corporate world: panel

TORONTO — More work needs to be done to improve Indigenous representation on corporate boards and in business, according to a panel of Indigenous women in the business world.
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Two suspects arrested in labour trafficking investigation in London, Ont., police say

Two suspects arrested in labour trafficking investigation in London, Ont., police say

The RCMP say two people have been arrested in a labour trafficking investigation in London, Ont., that involved 31 alleged victims. Cpl. Christy Veenstra says both suspects, who are in their 40s, are facing numerous human trafficking charges.
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Nearly 70 wildfires burning across Ontario, 26 not under control

Nearly 70 wildfires burning across Ontario, 26 not under control

Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources says there are 68 wildfires burning across the north of the province. A spokesperson says 26 of those fires are not under control, 18 are under control, 16 are being observed, and eight are being held.
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Nick Taylor sinks 72-foot putt to win Canadian Open, countrymate Hadwin tackled in celebration

TORONTO (AP) — Nick Taylor tossed his putter into the air and jumped into the arms of caddie Dave Markle after he made a 72-foot eagle putt to become the first Canadian in 69 years to win his national open, and he doesn't remember any of it.
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Giller Foundation launches scholarship for students studying writing, literature

Giller Foundation launches scholarship for students studying writing, literature

TORONTO — The Giller Foundation has launched a new scholarship for Black, Indigenous and racialized high school grads pursuing an education in creative writing and literature.
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Nearly 350 firefighters from the E.U. will help battle relentless Canadian wildfires

Nearly 350 firefighters from the E.U. will help battle relentless Canadian wildfires

A battalion of nearly 350 firefighters from the European Union will soon be on the ground in Quebec to help their Canadian counterparts tackle a devastating and unprecedented wildfire season.
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'The worst possible system:' Critics call for reforms to Toronto's mayoral election

'The worst possible system:' Critics call for reforms to Toronto's mayoral election

TORONTO — When Torontonians enter the polling booth on June 26 to elect a new mayor, they will stare down a ballot with 102 candidates before marking a single vote.
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Mike Weir impresses at RBC Canadian Open with solid showing

Mike Weir impresses at RBC Canadian Open with solid showing

TORONTO — Mike Weir turned back the clock at this year's RBC Canadian Open. He also continued to have a keen eye on the country's heavy hitters with a big event looming large. The 53-year-old from Brights Grove, Ont.
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Canada's Nick Taylor wins RBC Canadian Open in a playoff to end 69-year drought

Canada's Nick Taylor wins RBC Canadian Open in a playoff to end 69-year drought

TORONTO — As Nick Taylor's 72-foot eagle putt dropped to win the RBC Canadian Open a who's who of Canadian golf charged the green with bottles of champagne to spray him.
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Nick Taylor wins at home in Canada, Stricker at home in Wisconsin

Nick Taylor wins at home in Canada, Stricker at home in Wisconsin

TORONTO (AP) — Nick Taylor became the first Canadian in 69 years to win his national open, holing a 72-foot eagle putt on the fourth playoff hole to beat Tommy Fleetwood in the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday.
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