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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,572.11, down 142.37): Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC). Financials. Down four cents, or 0.15 per cent, to $26.11 on 14.
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GTHL awaits Hockey Canada's third-party investigation on slurs, threats in group chat

GTHL awaits Hockey Canada's third-party investigation on slurs, threats in group chat

TORONTO — A spokeswoman for the Greater Toronto Hockey League says it's waiting for the results of Hockey Canada's third-party investigation into an alleged homophobic incident involving three of its players.
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S&P/TSX composite loses almost 150 points Monday, U.S. markets down further

S&P/TSX composite loses almost 150 points Monday, U.S. markets down further

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down almost 150 points Monday with broad-based losses, while U.S. stock markets retreated further from last week's gains. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 142.37 points at 20,572.11.
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David Onley, former Ontario lieutenant-governor, remembered as role model, family man

David Onley, former Ontario lieutenant-governor, remembered as role model, family man

TORONTO — David Onley, a former lieutenant-governor for Ontario, was remembered Monday as a tireless advocate, a role model, a man of faith and a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
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Ontario hospital nurses start contract talks, plan 'escalating actions'

Ontario hospital nurses start contract talks, plan 'escalating actions'

TORONTO — The Ontario Nurses' Association started negotiating a new contract Monday for hospital nurses and the union is planning to take its push for higher wages beyond the bargaining table.
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New alcohol recommendations could speed up changing drinking habits, businesses say

New alcohol recommendations could speed up changing drinking habits, businesses say

TORONTO — New guidance for drinking alcohol could speed up changing consumer drinking habits as younger generations drink less and non-alcoholic beverages become more popular, advocates and business owners in the beverage industry say.
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Expansion Vancouver FC to play CPL home opener against Cavalry FC on May 7

Expansion Vancouver FC to play CPL home opener against Cavalry FC on May 7

TORONTO — Expansion Vancouver FC will open with three games on the road before hosting Cavalry FC on May 7 in its Canadian Premier League home opener. Vancouver will play its home games at Willoughby Community Park at the Langley Events Centre.
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Companies make progress on anti-Black racism, but workers worry about recession: poll

Companies make progress on anti-Black racism, but workers worry about recession: poll

TORONTO — Most Black Canadians feel their employers made progress addressing anti-Black racism last year — but they worry about what a recession could mean for those gains, a KPMG survey said.
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Police officer involved in early-morning Brampton collision, driver arrested

BRAMPTON, Ont. — An early morning crash in Brampton, Ont. sent two people to hospital, including a police officer. Peel Regional Police say a police cruiser was involved in a two-vehicle collision around 3 a.m. Monday.
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Companies extend deadline to close Rogers-Shaw deal to Feb. 17

Companies extend deadline to close Rogers-Shaw deal to Feb. 17

TORONTO — The companies involved in the Rogers Communications Inc. deal to buy Shaw Communications have extended the deadline to complete the transaction. Rogers, Shaw, the Shaw Family Living Trust and Quebecor Inc.
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