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Man arrested and charged in Elnaz Hajtamiri kidnapping, woman remains missing

Man arrested and charged in Elnaz Hajtamiri kidnapping, woman remains missing

Police say a fourth suspect has been arrested and charged in the kidnapping of a woman who was abducted from a home in Ontario more than a year ago. Police have said Elnaz Hajtamiri was taken on Jan.
Jully Black, Bret Hart among Canada's Walk of Fame inductees who got their stars

Jully Black, Bret Hart among Canada's Walk of Fame inductees who got their stars

TORONTO — Movie star Keanu Reeves, singer Jully Black and retired professional wrestler Bret Hart were among the famous Canadians immortalized Friday on Canada's Walk of Fame.
99% of Ontario nursing homes now have air conditioning in residents' rooms: minister

99% of Ontario nursing homes now have air conditioning in residents' rooms: minister

Nearly 99 per cent of nursing homes in Ontario now have air conditioning in residents’ rooms, almost a year after the province set a deadline for the requirement.

Suspect in custody, victim recovering following afternoon stabbing in St. Catharines

SAINT CATHARINES, Ont. — One man has been arrested and another is recovering from stab wounds following an attack on the Merritt Trail in St. Catharines Thursday afternoon.

Peel police say 'prolific violent offender' considered armed and dangerous

Peel Regional Police are looking for a federal parolee who they say is a "prolific violent offender" and may be at large in the area.
Toronto mayoral candidates spar over budget deficit, affordable housing at debate

Toronto mayoral candidates spar over budget deficit, affordable housing at debate

TORONTO — The six leading candidates in Toronto's mayoral election held their fourth debate in 48 hours on Thursday, claiming to be the fiscally responsible choice to lead Canada's largest city while pledging to resolve a massive pandemic-related bud
Police lay no charges against former Unifor head Jerry Dias in alleged bribery case

Police lay no charges against former Unifor head Jerry Dias in alleged bribery case

TORONTO — Former Unifor president Jerry Dias was not charged as the result of an investigation launched last year into allegations that the longtime union leader accepted a bribe, Toronto police said Thursday.

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,774.08, down 153.61): Toronto-Dominion Bank. (TSX:TD). Finance. Down $3.40, or 4.19 per cent, to $77.78 on 10.3 million shares.
Economic headwinds weigh on bank results as more money set aside for bad loans

Economic headwinds weigh on bank results as more money set aside for bad loans

TORONTO — The effects of heightened inflation and central bank efforts to rein it in by slowing the economy are showing in the second-quarter results from Canada's big banks.
S&P/TSX composite weighed down by losses in energy and telecom; U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite weighed down by losses in energy and telecom; U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down more than 150 points Thursday, weighed down by losses in energy and telecom, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 153.61 points at 19,774.08.