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Rate cuts and a return to growth: What Deloitte sees on the Canadian economic horizon

Rate cuts and a return to growth: What Deloitte sees on the Canadian economic horizon

TORONTO — The Canadian economy will return to growth in the second half of 2024, with interest rate cuts as early as this spring, according to a new forecast by Deloitte Canada.
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ER doctors don't want to deter people from seeking care amid crowding: association

ER doctors don't want to deter people from seeking care amid crowding: association

TORONTO — The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians says it is "concerned" about comments made by Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé in December suggesting that unnecessary emergency department visits significantly contribute to ER overcrow
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Man died after shot by police stun gun during Sudbury domestic disturbance call: SIU

Man died after shot by police stun gun during Sudbury domestic disturbance call: SIU

SUDBURY, Ont. — Ontario's police watchdog says a 46-year-old man who died during his arrest in Sudbury had been shot by police with a stun gun. The Special Investigations Unit has shared more details about its investigation into the man's death.
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Enghouse Systems buying Mediasite business from Sonic Foundry for US$15.5M in cash

MARKHAM, Ont. — Business software company Enghouse Systems Ltd. says it has signed a deal with Sonic Foundry Inc. to buy its Mediasite business for US$15.5 million in cash.
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D.J. Demers finds humour in his hearing loss in new CBC comedy 'One More Time'

D.J. Demers finds humour in his hearing loss in new CBC comedy 'One More Time'

TORONTO — D.J. Demers is willing to joke about almost anything, though it took him a while to feel at ease poking fun at his hearing loss. “I didn't necessarily want to talk about my hearing aids right away in standup,” says the Kitchener, Ont.
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Toronto police investigating fire at deli as possible hate crime

Toronto police investigating fire at deli as possible hate crime

Toronto police say a fire at a business in the city is being investigated as a suspected hate-motivated crime. Police say they were called Wednesday morning to International Deli Foods in the North York area for reports of a fire.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,818.58, down 53.56 points): Toronto-Dominion Bank. (TSX:TD). Finance. Down 72 cents, or 0.84 per cent, to $84.97 on 10.
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S&P/TSX moves lower Wednesday despite energy gains, U.S. markets also down

S&P/TSX moves lower Wednesday despite energy gains, U.S. markets also down

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index lost more than 50 points Wednesday despite strength in energy stocks, while U.S. stock markets also fell. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 53.56 points at 20,818.58.
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OPP investigate homicide after two found dead near remote northern First Nation

OPP investigate homicide after two found dead near remote northern First Nation

Ontario Provincial Police say a homicide investigation is underway in a remote northern First Nation after two people were found dead.
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Vehicle sales posted biggest annual jump last year since 1997: DesRosiers

Vehicle sales posted biggest annual jump last year since 1997: DesRosiers

TORONTO — Auto sales jumped 11.8 per cent in 2023 compared with the year before as vehicle supply continued to improve, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. The report says it was the biggest year-over-year increase in sales since 1997.
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