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Hundreds of out-of-work Canadian film, TV workers tap into $1.2M in aid: charity

Hundreds of out-of-work Canadian film, TV workers tap into $1.2M in aid: charity

TORONTO — A national charity serving people in the entertainment industry says it has doled out $1.2 million in aid to Canadians affected by the Hollywood actors and writers strikes.
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Unifor says likelihood of strike at Ford increasing as deadline approaches

Unifor says likelihood of strike at Ford increasing as deadline approaches

TORONTO — Unifor says the likelihood of a strike at Ford Motor Co. is increasing as the expiry of the current contract approaches without a deal in place.
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Ford, Chow agree ‘new deal’ is needed to help tackle Toronto's massive deficit

Ford, Chow agree ‘new deal’ is needed to help tackle Toronto's massive deficit

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford agreed Monday that the city of Toronto needs a "new deal" to address its growing financial pressures, but shot down two of the mayor's key requests for how to achieve that.
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Ontario court dismisses sex workers' Charter challenge, rules laws constitutional

Ontario court dismisses sex workers' Charter challenge, rules laws constitutional

TORONTO — Ontario's Superior Court dismissed a Charter challenge launched by groups advocating for the rights of sex workers, ruling Monday that Canada's criminal laws on sex work are constitutional.
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Indigo founder Heather Reisman returns as CEO of retailer

Indigo founder Heather Reisman returns as CEO of retailer

TORONTO — The woman who built Indigo Books & Music Inc. into a Canadian retail juggernaut is returning to the helm of the company just weeks after her retirement.
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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 (20,492.83, down 129.51 points): TC Energy Corp. (TSX:TRP). Energy. Down 41 cents, or 0.81 per cent, to $50.27 on 14.5 million shares.
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TSX declines, U.S. stock markets flat as U.S. Federal Reserve rate decision looms

TSX declines, U.S. stock markets flat as U.S. Federal Reserve rate decision looms

TORONTO — Losses in technology and base metal stocks helped lead a broad-based decline as Canada's main stock index fell almost 130 points, while U.S. stock markets lost steam midway through the trading day to essentially end flat.
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Trial hears London attack accused was motivated by white nationalism

Trial hears London attack accused was motivated by white nationalism

The man accused of killing four members of a Muslim family in Ontario told police hours after his attack that he had been motivated by white nationalist beliefs he had kept private in order to avoid detection by authorities, his trial heard Monday.
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Film 'Bones of Crows' hits small screen with more story as five-part miniseries

Film 'Bones of Crows' hits small screen with more story as five-part miniseries

TORONTO — It was soon apparent to writer and director Marie Clements that a limited miniseries would not be enough to contain the multigenerational tale of an Indigenous family at the heart of her latest project, “Bones of Crows.
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Davis Schneider learning on the job as Blue Jays chase post-season berth

Davis Schneider learning on the job as Blue Jays chase post-season berth

TORONTO — Every time fans with pasted-on moustaches are shown on the Rogers Centre Jumbotron, all the Toronto Blue Jays start elbowing Davis Schneider, telling him to look.
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