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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,120.74, down 97.47): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up 25 cents, or 0.62 per cent, to $40.50 on 8.3 million shares.
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S&P/TSX composite down almost 100 points Thursday, U.S. markets also decline

S&P/TSX composite down almost 100 points Thursday, U.S. markets also decline

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed down almost 100 points Thursday despite strength in energy stocks, while U.S. markets also moved lower a day after rating agency Fitch downgraded the U.S. government’s credit rating from AAA to AA+.
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Citing spike in hate, Pride groups call for safety plan from Ontario government

Citing spike in hate, Pride groups call for safety plan from Ontario government

TORONTO — A coalition of Ontario Pride organizations called on the province Thursday to urgently work with them to develop a proactive safety plan to beat back a rising tide of anti-LGBTQ hate.
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Death of woman hit by branch in Toronto park shows need for maintenance: arborists

Death of woman hit by branch in Toronto park shows need for maintenance: arborists

TORONTO — The recent death of a woman who was hit by a falling branch in a popular Toronto park has highlighted the need to carefully maintain the more than 3.5 million trees in the city's public spaces, arborists say.
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Former Ontario summer camp director accused of grooming, sexual assault in lawsuits

Former Ontario summer camp director accused of grooming, sexual assault in lawsuits

A private summer camp in Ontario and its former director are facing two lawsuits alleging sexual abuse dating back to the 1990s. The lawsuits allege David Latimer, who until recently was a longtime director of Kilcoo Camp in Minden, Ont.
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Educator Edith Dumont appointed lieutenant-governor for Ontario

Educator Edith Dumont appointed lieutenant-governor for Ontario

TORONTO — Edith Dumont, an educator and community advocate, has been appointed the new lieutenant-governor for Ontario, the Prime Minister's Office announced Thursday.
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Oaks winner Elysian Field, Plate Trial victor Paramount Prince to run in King's Plate

Oaks winner Elysian Field, Plate Trial victor Paramount Prince to run in King's Plate

TORONTO — After winning their respective prep races, stablemates Elysian Field and Paramount Prince will square off in the $1-million King's Plate.
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Windsor police say dozens of vehicles recovered in probe targeting organized crime

Windsor police say dozens of vehicles recovered in probe targeting organized crime

Police in Windsor, Ont., say they have recovered 138 stolen cars with a total value exceeding $9 million following a joint probe conducted with provincial investigators who specialize in organized crime.
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Spike Lee and Pedro Almodóvar to receive TIFF Tribute Awards, while 'Dicks: The Musical' to open Midnight Madness

Spike Lee and Pedro Almodóvar to receive TIFF Tribute Awards, while 'Dicks: The Musical' to open Midnight Madness

TORONTO — Oscar-winning filmmakers Spike Lee and Pedro Almodóvar are set to receive Tribute Awards at this year's Toronto International Film Festival.
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Blue Jays put reliever Trevor Richards on 15-day injured list; call up Bowden Francis

Blue Jays put reliever Trevor Richards on 15-day injured list; call up Bowden Francis

TORONTO — Trevor Richards is resting before the Toronto Blue Jays begin their final post-season push. The reliable middle-innings reliever was put on Toronto's 15-day injured list with neck inflammation on Thursday.
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