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Minister delays appointment of new human-rights commissioner after independent review

Minister delays appointment of new human-rights commissioner after independent review

OTTAWA — After an independent review, Justice Minister Arif Virani announced Wednesday that Birju Dattani has agreed not to begin his appointment as chief commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission on Thursday as planned.
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Orioles put No. 2 starter Grayson Rodriguez on the 15-day injured list with shoulder, back strain

Orioles put No. 2 starter Grayson Rodriguez on the 15-day injured list with shoulder, back strain

TORONTO (AP) — Baltimore right-hander Grayson Rodriguez will be shut down for an unspecified period because of a mild strain in his right shoulder and back but the Orioles are “optimistic” he’ll return this season, manager Brandon Hyde said Wednesday
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'Happy as punch,' premiers reflect on Walz as Democrat running-mate pick

'Happy as punch,' premiers reflect on Walz as Democrat running-mate pick

WASHINGTON — Premiers that share a border with Minnesota say Tim Walz understands America's important cultural and trade relationship with Canada, after the governor was chosen as U.S.
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Feds fund health study for Indigenous communities downstream of oilsands

Feds fund health study for Indigenous communities downstream of oilsands

OTTAWA — More than three decades after Indigenous leaders in northern Alberta began asking for funding to better understand if pollution from the oilsands was making their people sick, the federal government is funding a study to do just that.
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Toronto police inspector found guilty of misconduct after going to nephew's crash

Toronto police inspector found guilty of misconduct after going to nephew's crash

TORONTO — A senior Toronto police officer has been found guilty of two counts of misconduct, after a tribunal heard she had failed to ensure a thorough investigation and created a conflict of interest when she attended a single-vehicle collision scen
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As Europe reviews its rules on seal products, Canada calls for easing of restrictions

As Europe reviews its rules on seal products, Canada calls for easing of restrictions

OTTAWA — The Canadian government is calling on the European Union to ease restrictions on seal products as member states review trade regulations.
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Ontario man charged after Trudeau allegedly threatened in online video

Ontario man charged after Trudeau allegedly threatened in online video

Another person has been arrested after allegedly making threats against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau online.
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Oaks winner Kin's Concerto to race in $250,000 Bison City Stakes

ETOBICOKE, Ont. — Kin's Concerto won't be running in the $1-million King's Plate. The winner of last month's $500,000 Woodbine Oaks will run Saturday in the $250,000 Bison City Stakes at Woodbine Racetrack.
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TSX down almost 100 points despite Shopify gaining 18%, U.S. markets also down

TSX down almost 100 points despite Shopify gaining 18%, U.S. markets also down

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell almost 100 points Wednesday, tipping into the red after a strong start to the day, while U.S. markets also reversed earlier gains to end the day down. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 98.
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Shopify weathering softening consumer spending with diversity of merchants: president

Shopify weathering softening consumer spending with diversity of merchants: president

Shopify Inc.'s president has heard retailers talking about softening consumer spending but feels his company is weathering the storm well because of the diversity of its merchants.
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