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BRAMPTON, Ont. — Ontario high school students will soon be able to spend most of their time in Grade 11 and 12 in an apprenticeship if they choose to participate in a new skilled trades program.

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Loblaw Cos. Ltd.'s new chief executive said he's "cautiously optimistic" that the company will be able to come to an agreement on the grocery code of conduct.

The investigation continues into a collision that killed two grandparents and their infant grandchild during a high-speed police chase on the wrong way of Highway 401 east of Toronto.

TORONTO — Barrick Gold Corp. reported a first-quarter profit attributable to equity holders of US$295 million, up from US$120 million a year earlier. The gold miner, which keeps its books in U.S.

Voters in two Ontario ridings head to the polls in a pair of byelections Thursday, but most eyes will be on a Greater Toronto Area town, where the tight race comes with high stakes for both the premier and the new Liberal leader.

TORONTO — Joel Dublanko didn't have to wait long to learn where he'll start his CFL career. The Edmonton Elks selected the rugged linebacker first overall in the CFL draft Tuesday night.

TORONTO — Jose Berrios made just one mistake in an otherwise impressive outing as he continues to dominate on the mound to start the season.

TORONTO (AP) — Michael Massey hit a two-run home run, Cole Ragans struck out nine in a season-high 6 2/3 innings, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay Co. has announced layoffs as part of a "realignment" of its organizational structure. The company says fewer than 100 people are affected, representing less than one per cent of its workforce.

Two grandparents and their infant grandchild were killed on a busy stretch of Highway 401 on Monday night after a van being chased by police east of Toronto crashed while going the wrong way, causing a multi-vehicle collision.