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Kai Thomas on the 'surreality' of winning the Writers' Trust Fiction Prize for debut

Kai Thomas on the 'surreality' of winning the Writers' Trust Fiction Prize for debut

TORONTO — Debut novelist Kai Thomas said he was struck by "surreality" when Margaret Atwood announced he had won the top fiction prize at the Writers' Trust Awards on Tuesday evening.
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Going to jail can disrupt health care for people with mental illness, inquest hears

Going to jail can disrupt health care for people with mental illness, inquest hears

TORONTO — People with mental illness can experience significant disruptions to their health care when they are taken into custody, Canada's former correctional investigator said Tuesday at a coroner's inquest for a mentally ill man who died in an Ont
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,109.97, up 136.50 points): Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC). Finance. Down 36 cents, or 1.36 per cent, to $26.13 on 17.
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S&P/TSX composite down more than 100 points, U.S. stock markets also lower

S&P/TSX composite down more than 100 points, U.S. stock markets also lower

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower Tuesday, led by industrial and utilities stocks, while U.S. markets also declined. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 136.50 points at 20,109.97.
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Mirvish Productions to mount open-ended run of 'The Lion King'

Mirvish Productions to mount open-ended run of 'The Lion King'

TORONTO — Simba is coming back to Toronto, and he intends to stay a while. Mirvish Productions says "The Lion King" will begin an open-ended run at the Princess of Wales Theatre in a year's time.
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Ontario elementary teachers reach contract deal with province

Ontario elementary teachers reach contract deal with province

TORONTO — Ontario's public elementary teachers announced Tuesday they have reached a tentative contract with the provincial government, averting central strikes for the next three years, if the deal is ratified.
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Here's how October's inflation data could affect mortgage renewals

Here's how October's inflation data could affect mortgage renewals

TORONTO — October's inflation rate fell to 3.1 per cent on a year-to-year basis — down from 3.8 per cent in September — mainly driven by lower gasoline prices, Statistics Canada reported on Tuesday.
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Demolition of Rogers Centre lower bowl complete as second phase of renovations begins

Demolition of Rogers Centre lower bowl complete as second phase of renovations begins

TORONTO — Rogers Centre is unrecognizable after extensive renovations began on the downtown Toronto ballpark last month. The Toronto Blue Jays released photos of the demolition of most of the stadium's lower bowl on Tuesday.
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Freedom Mobile ups roaming plan offerings as revamp under Quebecor continues

Freedom Mobile ups roaming plan offerings as revamp under Quebecor continues

TORONTO — Freedom Mobile is announcing a new international roaming plan that provides its customers unlimited calling and texting in 73 destinations as it continues to roll out new offerings since being acquired by Quebecor Inc.-subsidiary Videotron.
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George Weston reports Q3 profit down from year ago on one-time charges

George Weston reports Q3 profit down from year ago on one-time charges

TORONTO — George Weston Ltd. reported its third-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as it was hit by one-time charges driven by its stake in Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust.
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