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Toronto fire chief warns of lithium-ion batteries' risks after e-bike fire on subway

Toronto fire chief warns of lithium-ion batteries' risks after e-bike fire on subway

TORONTO — Fires sparked by lithium-ion batteries are increasing in Toronto and pose a "significant risk," the city's fire chief said after a blaze aboard a subway train demonstrated how quickly flames sparked by a faulty battery can spread.
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Hospital staff overworked, support from province needed, Ontario union says

Hospital staff overworked, support from province needed, Ontario union says

TORONTO — Hospital workers are buckling under the pressure of heavy workloads largely brought about by a staffing crisis, an Ontario union said Wednesday as it urged the province to do more to support those working in the health-care system.
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The AP goes behind the scenes at PWHL opener to capture 'the birth of women's hockey'

The AP goes behind the scenes at PWHL opener to capture 'the birth of women's hockey'

TORONTO (AP) — An hour before one of the most significant faceoffs in the history of women's hockey, New York players were roused by a commotion at the entrance of their dressing room. Enter Billie Jean King.
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Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins expressed regret Shohei Ohtani turned down Toronto

Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins expressed regret Shohei Ohtani turned down Toronto

TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins expressed regret Shoehei Ohtani turned down Toronto after meeting with the team and chose to sign a record $700 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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'Darkest before dawn': Another tough year for office REITs but opportunities may lurk

'Darkest before dawn': Another tough year for office REITs but opportunities may lurk

TORONTO — It’s poised to be another challenging year for office real estate investment trusts, but some money managers say there could be decent entry points in the sector for long-term investors.
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Tunnel troubles shut some stations along Ottawa's beleaguered LRT system — again

Tunnel troubles shut some stations along Ottawa's beleaguered LRT system — again

OTTAWA — The new year brought no fresh start for Ottawa's ill-fated light rail train system, after concrete debris found on the tracks of an LRT station tunnel forced a partial shutdown of the system.
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PWHL sorting out missing pieces like team names and logos as it goes along

PWHL sorting out missing pieces like team names and logos as it goes along

TORONTO — The Professional Women's Hockey League has its kinks to straighten out. The league came together quickly, with a full season coming to form within five months of its inception.
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Lawsuit aims to keep Pennsylvania congressman off ballot over Constitution's insurrection clause

Lawsuit aims to keep Pennsylvania congressman off ballot over Constitution's insurrection clause

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A liberal activist asked a Pennsylvania court on Tuesday to bar U.S. Rep.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesdayon the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,872.14, down 86.30): Toronto-Dominion Bank (The). (TSX:TD). Financials. Up seven cents, or 0.08 per cent, to $85.69 on 21.
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Police say man died during arrest in intimate partner call, Ontario watchdog probes

Police say man died during arrest in intimate partner call, Ontario watchdog probes

SUDBURY, Ont. — Ontario's police watchdog says it is investigating after a man died during his arrest by Sudbury police. Sudbury police say officers were called around 10:40 a.m. Tuesday in relation to an intimate partner violence incident.
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