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S&P/TSX composite gains more than 100 points Monday, U.S. markets also rise

S&P/TSX composite gains more than 100 points Monday, U.S. markets also rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed up more than 100 points Monday led by gains in tech and metals, while U.S. markets also rose.
Ontario boards must report PD day activities, student attendance under new rules

Ontario boards must report PD day activities, student attendance under new rules

TORONTO — School boards in Ontario will be required to publicly report the details of their professional development sessions, among several other performance indicators, under legislation that gives the education minister greater control over boards
Man dead after falling from cliff in Mount Nemo Conservation Area

Man dead after falling from cliff in Mount Nemo Conservation Area

A man has died after falling from a cliff in the Mount Nemo Conservation Area. Halton Region police say the man was hiking with friends on Sunday when he fell from a cliff in the conservation area in Burlington, Ont.
Xplore to offer faster rural satellite internet following Jupiter 3 launch

Xplore to offer faster rural satellite internet following Jupiter 3 launch

MARKHAM, Ont. — Canadian rural internet provider Xplore Inc. says it will offer faster satellite internet to those in remote locations this fall following the launch of the Jupiter 3 satellite into space.
Remembering SARSfest, the concert that revived Toronto, 20 years later

Remembering SARSfest, the concert that revived Toronto, 20 years later

Twenty years ago, Toronto was reeling from the deadly SARS epidemic that severely impacted the local economy.
Port Hope officer injured by ricochet bullet, SIU investigates

Port Hope officer injured by ricochet bullet, SIU investigates

Ontario's police watchdog is investigating after a police officer in Port Hope, Ont., fired a gun at a suspect and was injured by a ricochet bullet.
Police searching for missing boy in Lake Ontario near Hamilton

Police searching for missing boy in Lake Ontario near Hamilton

Police say they are searching for a boy who went missing in Lake Ontario near Hamilton on Saturday.
Maple Leafs re-sign forward Nick Abruzzese to two-year, two-way extension

Maple Leafs re-sign forward Nick Abruzzese to two-year, two-way extension

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed forward Nick Abruzzese to a two-year, two-way contract extension. The average annual value of the contract is US$775,000 at the NHL level.
Stellantis, LG begin hiring staff for future Windsor electric vehicle plant

Stellantis, LG begin hiring staff for future Windsor electric vehicle plant

WINDSOR, Ont. — Stellantis and LG Energy Solutions say they have kicked off hiring for their future Windsor, Ont., electric vehicle battery factory.
Toronto FC out of Leagues Cup after 1-0 loss; Dunfield falls to 0-6 as interim coach

Toronto FC out of Leagues Cup after 1-0 loss; Dunfield falls to 0-6 as interim coach

TORONTO — Terry Dunfield has experienced plenty of tough moments in his brief tenure leading Toronto FC. He's also had time to reflect.