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Macklem says 2024 likely to be ‘transition’ year as economy slows, inflation falls

Macklem says 2024 likely to be ‘transition’ year as economy slows, inflation falls

TORONTO — Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says he expects 2024 to be a transition year as higher interest rates slow down the economy, making way for lower inflation.
Toronto's downtown Yonge-Dundas Square to be renamed as Sankofa Square

Toronto's downtown Yonge-Dundas Square to be renamed as Sankofa Square

Toronto's city council has decided to rename downtown Yonge-Dundas Square while pausing efforts to change the name of Dundas Street, both named after a Scottish politician who was active when British parliament was debating slavery abolition.
CPPIB part of joint venture to buy stake in Signature Bank loan portfolio

CPPIB part of joint venture to buy stake in Signature Bank loan portfolio

TORONTO — The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is part of a group that has signed a deal to buy a 20 per cent stake in a joint venture that will hold a US$16.
Another beluga dies at Marineland, bringing total whale deaths to 15 since 2019

Another beluga dies at Marineland, bringing total whale deaths to 15 since 2019

Another beluga whale has died at Marineland, bringing the number of whales that have died at the Niagara Falls, Ont., tourist attraction to 15 over the past four years.
Developer launches constitutional challenge of law returning Greenbelt lands

Developer launches constitutional challenge of law returning Greenbelt lands

TORONTO — The owner of one of the 15 properties removed from — then returned to — the Greenbelt has launched a constitutional challenge of a law that reversed Premier Doug Ford's plan to open up the protected land for development.
Many Canadians have had long COVID for almost 4 years. Researchers say there's hope

Many Canadians have had long COVID for almost 4 years. Researchers say there's hope

TORONTO — Four years ago, Sonja Mally was a busy tattoo artist witha photographic memory and penchant forlong hikes.
Hilary Knight scores OT winner, United States beats Canada 3-2 in Rivalry Series

Hilary Knight scores OT winner, United States beats Canada 3-2 in Rivalry Series

KITCHENER, Ont. — Captain Hilary Knight scored the overtime winner as the United States women’s national hockey team improved to 3-0 in its Rivalry Series with a 3-2 win over Canada on Thursday.

Blue Jackets beat Maple Leafs 6-5 in OT after blowing 5-goal lead in 3rd

TORONTO (AP) — Kent Johnson scored his second goal of the game at 3:26 of overtime to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 6-5 victory over Toronto on Thursday night after the Maple Leafs overcame a five-goal deficit in the third period.
Blue Jackets hold off late Maple Leafs comeback effort to take 6-5 OT win

Blue Jackets hold off late Maple Leafs comeback effort to take 6-5 OT win

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs showed resiliency Thursday night but it didn't come with the desired result.

OHL roundup: Sim scores twice, Knights take down Spitfires with 6-2 win

WINDSOR, Ont. — Landon Sim scored twice as the London Knights defeated the Windsor Spitfires 6-2 on Thursday night in the Ontario Hockey League.