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At a glance: Highlights of the Ontario government's budget

The Ontario government tabled a budget Thursday that forecasts provincial surpluses after a year, with heavy investments in health care. Here are the highlights: THE PATH TO BALANCE, AND THEN SOME Ontario expects to run a $1.
Canadian Premier League appoints Marni Dicker as chief legal counsel

Canadian Premier League appoints Marni Dicker as chief legal counsel

TORONTO — The Canadian Premier League has named Marni Dicker its executive vice-president, infrastructure, and chief legal officer. More recently, Dicker served as executive vice-president and general counsel for Live Work Learn Play Inc.
Private markets getting more accessible to public as funds roll out credit options

Private markets getting more accessible to public as funds roll out credit options

TORONTO — Investing in private markets, once the exclusive domain of institutions and the ultra-rich, is getting increasingly accessible to the public.
Espionage thriller 'Rabbit Hole' a new challenge for action star Kiefer Sutherland

Espionage thriller 'Rabbit Hole' a new challenge for action star Kiefer Sutherland

Toronto-raised actor Kiefer Sutherland does not spend time, as he puts it, “surfing the web.” He doesn't browse online for news and still visitsa library for research. It’s his recipe, he says, for avoiding misinformation.
Chandler Levack resurrects the video store for coming-of-age film 'I Like Movies'

Chandler Levack resurrects the video store for coming-of-age film 'I Like Movies'

TORONTO — Some part of filmmaker Chandler Levack is still wandering the aisles of her local Blockbuster Video.
Canada's Andrew Nembhard posts double-double as Pacers top Raptors 118-114

Canada's Andrew Nembhard posts double-double as Pacers top Raptors 118-114

TORONTO — Even though Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet each had a double-double the Toronto Raptors came out flat against a conference rival.

OHL Roundup: West-leading Windsor Spitfires cruise past Guelph Storm 4-1

WINDSOR, Ont. — Matthew Maggio and Alex Christopoulos each had a goal and an assist as the Windsor Spitfires topped the Guelph Storm 4-1 on Wednesday. Maggio's two-point effort added to his OHL-leading totals of 52 goals and 109 points this season.

Back home in Canada, Nembhard nets 25 as Pacers top Raptors

TORONTO (AP) — Rookie guard Andrew Nembhard had 25 points and 10 assists in his first NBA game back home in Canada, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Toronto Raptors 118-114 on Wednesday night to snap their home winning streak at seven.
Field Trip Health & Wellness enters creditor protection, lays off staff

Field Trip Health & Wellness enters creditor protection, lays off staff

TORONTO — Field Trip Health & Wellness Ltd. says it has entered creditor protection and is exploring a sale of its business.

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,532.78, down 122.14): Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG). Energy. Up 28 cents, or 3.18 per cent, to $9.08 on 11.