Ontario News

TORONTO — Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's home game against the New York Yankees due to a sore right knee.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,296.43, up 54.36): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up 53 cents, or 1.40 per cent, to $38.49 on 13.0 million shares.

TORONTO — More than 300 students have been involved in violence on school property so far this academic year, the Toronto District School Board said as it outlined a plan to address the issue.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index posted a small gain Wednesday as strength in energy stocks helped offset weakness in other areas, while U.S. markets rose more than one per cent. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 54.36 points at 20,296.43.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is responding to federal calls for the province to help fund commitments Canada made to automaker Stellantis by saying he is "disappointed" with how Ottawa has handled the issue.

HAMILTON — He grew up in the heart of Pittsburgh Steeler country so the prospect of wearing black and gold isn't a daunting one for Scott Milanovich. The 50-year-old native of Butler, Pa.

KINGSTON, Ont. — Police say a man who escaped from a minimum-security unit at a federal prison in Kingston, Ont., has been found.

TORONTO — Toys "R" Us is opening nine new stores in former Bed Bath & Beyond locations, as well as two new Babies "R" Us stores.

AMHERSTVIEW, Ont. — Police in Ontario say they have confirmed the human remains found inside a car in Lake Ontario earlier this year are of a former prison guard who was reported missing four decades ago.

TORONTO — Canadian teens will soon be able to hitch a ride with Uber as the ride-hailing app works to expand its market. The U.S.