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Ten notable mayoral winners in municipal elections across Ontario

Ten notable mayoral winners in municipal elections across Ontario

Results are in for municipal elections across Ontario.
John Tory promises work on 'unfinished business' in third term as Toronto mayor

John Tory promises work on 'unfinished business' in third term as Toronto mayor

TORONTO — John Tory secured a strong third mandate as mayor of Canada's most populous city on Monday, after a campaign that saw him tout his years of experience in Toronto's top office in his bid for re-election.
Ontario raising foreign homebuyer tax to 25 per cent

Ontario raising foreign homebuyer tax to 25 per cent

TORONTO — Ontario has announced it is raising the non-resident speculation tax on homes purchased by foreign nationals from 20 per cent to 25 per cent, effective Tuesday.
Environment Canada removes reference to Diwali in GTA air quality statement

Environment Canada removes reference to Diwali in GTA air quality statement

TORONTO — Environment Canada issued, then removed, what a meteorologist said was believed to be its first air quality statement in relation to holiday fireworks on Monday, prompting questions about why a major Hindu holiday was singled out.
Cronos Group, former exec agree to pay fines as part of SEC, OSC settlements

Cronos Group, former exec agree to pay fines as part of SEC, OSC settlements

TORONTO — Cronos Group Inc. and one of its former executives signed settlements Monday with U.S. and Canadian regulators that accused them of filing inaccurate financial statements.
Coroner's inquest into fatal shooting of teen by Toronto police set for November

Coroner's inquest into fatal shooting of teen by Toronto police set for November

TORONTO — A coroner's inquest into the death of a distraught teen shot and killed by police in Toronto is set to begin next month. Coroner Dr. Jennifer Dmetrichuk says the inquest for Sammy Yatim will start on Nov.

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (18,918.40, up 57.45 points): Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Up two cents, or 0.04 per cent, to $51.69 on 11.2 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite up by Monday close, U.S. stock markets also up

S&P/TSX composite up by Monday close, U.S. stock markets also up

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up Monday, continuing Friday's rally, while U.S. markets were also up. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 57.45 points at 18,918.40. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 417.
Canadian 'Jeopardy' super-champ Mattea Roach to return to Alex Trebek stage

Canadian 'Jeopardy' super-champ Mattea Roach to return to Alex Trebek stage

TORONTO — Canadian "Jeopardy" phenom Mattea Roach will return to TVs everywhere next month for the show's tournament of champions.
Housing, health care, economy top priorities as Ontario legislature resumes

Housing, health care, economy top priorities as Ontario legislature resumes

TORONTO — Multiple crises have enveloped Ontario as the legislature is set to resume Tuesday after a six-week hiatus.