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Netflix launches gaming test for televisions and computers in Canada

Netflix launches gaming test for televisions and computers in Canada

TORONTO — Netflix says it has begun an experiment allowing some Canadians to play its games on their televisions and computers.
Toronto FC opens doors to Giovinco, allowing former MLS MVP to use training facility

Toronto FC opens doors to Giovinco, allowing former MLS MVP to use training facility

Toronto FC has opened its doors again to Sebastian Giovinco. The 36-year-old Italian is not back with the MLS club.
Ontario Teachers earned 1.9% net return for first half of 2023

Ontario Teachers earned 1.9% net return for first half of 2023

TORONTO — The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board says it earned a net return of 1.9 per cent for the first six months of the year. The pension fund's total net assets stood at $249.8 billion at June 30, up from $247.2 billion at Dec. 31, 2022.
Shawcor sells substantial part of pipeline and pipe services business for $220M

Shawcor sells substantial part of pipeline and pipe services business for $220M

TORONTO — Shawcor Ltd. has signed a deal to sell a substantial part of its pipe coating division to Tenaris S.A. for about $220 million.
Avril Lavigne, Tantoo Cardinal among Canada's Walk of Fame inductees

Avril Lavigne, Tantoo Cardinal among Canada's Walk of Fame inductees

TORONTO — Avril Lavigne is among the five newly announced inductees to Canada's Walk of Fame.

Downer leads Canadian junior boys golf championship by a shot

NORTH BAY, Ont. — Aydan Downer of Keswick, Ont., carded an opening-round 68 on Monday and leads the Canadian Junior Boys golf championship by one shot.
Ontario elementary, secondary teachers to hold strike votes

Ontario elementary, secondary teachers to hold strike votes

TORONTO — Public elementary and high school teachers in Ontario are taking a step toward a strike, with their unions announcing Monday that they will be asking members to vote in favour of walkouts.
Andrea Bain named new co-host of 'The Social' as Elaine Lui prepares to depart

Andrea Bain named new co-host of 'The Social' as Elaine Lui prepares to depart

TORONTO — Andrea Bain has been named the new full-time co-host of CTV's daytime talk series “The Social.
Maple Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov dead at 21 after brain tumour diagnosis

Maple Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov dead at 21 after brain tumour diagnosis

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov has died after being diagnosed with a brain tumour last year. He was 21. The Maple Leafs confirmed Amirov died Monday in Munich, Germany, where he had been receiving treatment.

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 (20,290.54, up 117.03): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down 26 cents, or 0.61 per cent, to $42.40 on 19.6 million shares.