Ontario News

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed lower Thursday as mining and telecom stocks weighed, while U.S. stocks were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 22.07 points at 24,551.

OTTAWA — The federal government slashed immigration targets to levels that will flatten population growth as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau admitted Thursday the government did not get the balance right after the COVID-19 pandemic.

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. has launched an appeal of a record $38.9-million fine for deceptive marketing practices imposed by the Competition Tribunal.

TORONTO — Speed was considered a factor in a fiery overnight crash in downtown Toronto that killed four people and injured one woman, officials said Thursday, underlining the challenges firefighters face when batting electric-vehicle battery fires.

TORONTO — Ontario is set to expand the number of clinics where people can access publicly funded fertility services such as in vitro fertilization, as part of a $150-million expansion to the program.

EDMONTON — Cameron Dukes will be the Toronto Argonauts' starting quarterback for their regular-season finale against the Edmonton Elks on Friday night. Dukes was listed as the No. 1 quarterback on Toronto's depth chart Thursday.

TORONTO — Trey Richards was recently driving in Toronto when a commercial moving truck rolled up next to him.

TORONTO — Joseph Woll is good to go. Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube said the goaltender will make his first start of the season Thursday when Toronto hosts the St. Louis Blues. Woll has yet to play in 2024-25 because of a groin injury.

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. is selling a minority stake in a portion of its wireless network infrastructure for $7 billion amid a "pivot" in strategy as it seeks to pay down debt.

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed Canadian kicker Marc Liegghio to a two-year contract extension Thursday. Liegghio, 27, of Woodbridge, Ont., remains under contract with Hamilton through the 2026 season.