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Encampment fires banned as Kingston, Ont., asks court to evict site residents

Encampment fires banned as Kingston, Ont., asks court to evict site residents

The eastern Ontario city of Kingston has been granted a temporary injunction that bans fires at a homeless encampment it is trying to clear.
Ford didn't see or approve list of lawyers getting King's counsel designation

Ford didn't see or approve list of lawyers getting King's counsel designation

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday he did not see or approve names of lawyers his attorney general has designated King's Counsel, an honorary title done away with decades ago due to patronage concerns.

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 (19,878.56, up 56.11): Toronto-Dominion Bank. (TSX:TD). Finance. Up 43 cents, or 0.53 per cent, to $81.46 on 11.5 million shares.
Energy stocks help lift S&P/TSX composite Tuesday, U.S. stocks also rise

Energy stocks help lift S&P/TSX composite Tuesday, U.S. stocks also rise

TORONTO — Gains in energy stocks helped buoy Canada's main stock index Tuesday, while U.S. markets also rose, as investors in both countries await big economic news Wednesday.
Canadian universities likely examining security, inclusivity after stabbing

Canadian universities likely examining security, inclusivity after stabbing

The CEO of a group advocating for Canada's universities says the country's post-secondary institutions will be re-evaluating both security and inclusivity initiatives in the wake of a triple stabbing at an Ontario university that police allege was mo
Toronto Argonauts sign head coach Ryan Dinwiddie to contract extension

Toronto Argonauts sign head coach Ryan Dinwiddie to contract extension

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts have signed head coach Ryan Dinwiddie to a multi-year extension. Dinwiddie is in his third season as Toronto's head coach.
Roughriders quarterback Harris earns CFL weekly honours

Roughriders quarterback Harris earns CFL weekly honours

TORONTO — Trevor Harris of the Saskatchewan Roughriders was named the top quarterback in the CFL's weekly honour roll Tuesday.
Walk of Fame 'mega-induction' to include rockers Loverboy, Glass Tiger, Trooper

Walk of Fame 'mega-induction' to include rockers Loverboy, Glass Tiger, Trooper

TORONTO — Glass Tiger, Loverboy and 11 more of the country's most influential rock acts will join Canada's Walk of Fame in a "mega-induction" ceremony set for September.
Cineplex box office revenues near pre-COVID levels ahead of Barbie, Oppenheimer

Cineplex box office revenues near pre-COVID levels ahead of Barbie, Oppenheimer

TORONTO — Cineplex says box office revenues in June were $56 million, amounting to 98 per cent of box office revenues from the similar period in 2019.
Postmedia, Toronto Star owner Nordstar end their merger discussions

Postmedia, Toronto Star owner Nordstar end their merger discussions

TORONTO — Canadian media companies Postmedia Network Canada Corp. and Nordstar Capital LP, the company that owns the Toronto Star, have ended discussions about a potential merger, saying they were unable to come to an agreement.