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Scotiabank profits weighed down by bad loan provisions, layoff charges

Scotiabank profits weighed down by bad loan provisions, layoff charges

TORONTO — Scotiabank's profits took a sizable hit last quarter as it felt the early effects of the slowing economy, and prepared for worse to come.
Government impersonation, phishing are top financial scams, Interac survey finds

Government impersonation, phishing are top financial scams, Interac survey finds

TORONTO — Government impersonation is one of the most common financial scams plaguing people across Canada, a new survey from payment processing company Interac Corp. has found.
Ontario to mandate lessons in Grade 10 history course on Holodomor Ukrainian famine

Ontario to mandate lessons in Grade 10 history course on Holodomor Ukrainian famine

TORONTO — Grade 10 students in Ontario will get mandatory education on the Holodomor famine in Ukraine and its impact on the community in Canada as part of their Canadian history course.
Canada Goose buys European knitwear supplier Paola Confectii

Canada Goose buys European knitwear supplier Paola Confectii

TORONTO — Canada Goose Holdings Inc. says it has acquired a long-standing knitwear supplier and its European manufacturing facility. Financial terms of the deal for the operating assets of Paola Confectii Manufacturing were not immediately available.
Here's what you need to know about Canada's priorities and challenges ahead of COP28

Here's what you need to know about Canada's priorities and challenges ahead of COP28

TORONTO — Canada’s image at the world’s signature climate negotiations could be complicated by infighting, some observers fear, as two of the federal government's ardent critics at the provincial level look to capture attention at the United Nations
Growing number of homeless people turning to ERs for shelter and warmth, study says

Growing number of homeless people turning to ERs for shelter and warmth, study says

TORONTO — When Dr. Carolyn Snider arrives for her early morningemergency room shifts, she regularly sees between five and 10 people in the waiting area who don't need medical attention— just a safe place to stay warm.

OHL roundup: Petes pounce on Wolves to net 5-3 victory

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — Owen Beck and Jonathan Melee each had a goal and assist as the Peterborough Petes edged the visiting Sudbury Wolves 5-3 in the lone Ontario Hockey League game on Monday night.
Toronto Arrows, Canada's lone entry in Major League Rugby, to close shop

Toronto Arrows, Canada's lone entry in Major League Rugby, to close shop

TORONTO — The Toronto Arrows, the lone Canadian entry in Major League Rugby, are closing shop.
NHL all-star events to include return of player draft, 3-on-3 women's game

NHL all-star events to include return of player draft, 3-on-3 women's game

TORONTO — The NHL is going back to a player draft and adding a 3-on-3 women's game as part of an expanded NHL all-star weekend.

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 (20,032.66, down 70.45 points) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down 71 cents, or 1.6 per cent, to $43.94 on 17 million shares.