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Teen girls' murder trial hears others in their group were seen with knife that night

Teen girls' murder trial hears others in their group were seen with knife that night

TORONTO — A group of teens was involved in several scuffles and confrontations as they made their way downtown in the hours leading up to the alleged swarming and stabbing of a homeless Toronto man, court heard Wednesday at the trial of two girls acc
Republican senator pleads with Trump to exempt potash from threatened tariffs

Republican senator pleads with Trump to exempt potash from threatened tariffs

WASHINGTON — A Republican senator from Iowa is pleading for an exemption for potash if U.S. President Donald Trump triggers a trade war by imposing steep tariffs on Canadian imports.
Trudeau travelling to Paris, Brussels for AI summit, meetings with European allies

Trudeau travelling to Paris, Brussels for AI summit, meetings with European allies

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet European leaders and the head of NATO next week as Canada reaches out to allies reeling under the impact of the new Trump administration in the United States.
Attrition is the 'worst way' to shrink federal public service, says former clerk

Attrition is the 'worst way' to shrink federal public service, says former clerk

OTTAWA — Canada's federal public service grew by more than 100,000 people over the past 10 years, and both the Liberals and Conservatives are looking to trim it by not filling jobs when they are left vacant.
S&P/TSX composite rises almost 300 points Wednesday, U.S. markets also make gains

S&P/TSX composite rises almost 300 points Wednesday, U.S. markets also make gains

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained almost 300 points Wednesday on widespread market strength, while U.S. stocks rose after a mixed trading day. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 290.49 points at 25,569.84.
Jonas Brothers surprise 'Camp Rock' fans at Toronto bar trivia

Jonas Brothers surprise 'Camp Rock' fans at Toronto bar trivia

TORONTO — The Jonas Brothers surprised a gaggle of fans when they stopped at a Toronto bar's "Camp Rock" trivia night.
A running list of Ontairo election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

A running list of Ontairo election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progressive Conservatives Feb.
Toronto home sales expected to rise 12% this year, but board says January saw drop

Toronto home sales expected to rise 12% this year, but board says January saw drop

TORONTO — The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board says it is forecasting a 12.4 per cent increase in home sales for 2025, with 76,000 properties changing hands throughout the region as lower borrowing costs lead to improved affordability.
'We took the hit': Why some Canadians are cancelling U.S. travel plans

'We took the hit': Why some Canadians are cancelling U.S. travel plans

TORONTO — Every year Kathy Rowe and her husband exchange the same Christmas gift: plane tickets to the United States. The couple from Torbay, N.L.
Trade surplus with U.S. widened in December but down overall in 2024: StatCan

Trade surplus with U.S. widened in December but down overall in 2024: StatCan

OTTAWA — Canada's trade surplus with the U.S. widened in December as overall exports rose thanks in part to higher energy prices, Statistics Canada said Wednesday.