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TORONTO — Canada's main stock index retreated from its all-time high on Wednesday, weighed down by telecom, industrial and utilities stocks, while U.S. markets drifted higher.

TORONTO — Toronto police say they’ll be increasing their presence across the city ahead of the one-year anniversary of the start of the Israel-Hamas war and warn that violence at any demonstrations will not be tolerated.

TORONTO — Recently reunited British rock group Oasis has expanded its North American tour, adding a second Toronto show to kick off the leg. Liam and Noel Gallagher were originally scheduled to play a single night on Aug.

A First Nation in southwestern Ontario has recommended some residents evacuate, citing the risk of elevated levels of a toxic chemical being removed from a neighboring Sarnia plastics plant.

Jacob Hoggard wrapped up his testimony in his sexual assault trial Wednesday after the Crown cross-examined the Canadian musician on apparent gaps in his memory.

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province is planning to increase speed limits on 400-series highways across the province.

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays are moving Don Mattingly back to the position of full-time bench coach after the six-time All-Star also spent the 2024 season as the team’s offensive coordinator.

TORONTO — Celebrated novelist M.G. Vassanji's exploration of the emigrant experience is among the finalists for the $60,000 Balsillie Prize for Public Policy. The Writers' Trust of Canada announced this year's short list on Wednesday morning.

TORONTO — Kelowna Rockets bench boss Kris Mallette will be the head coach of Team CHL at the 2024 CHL USA Prospects Challenge, the Canadian Hockey League announced Wednesday.

COURTICE, ONT. — Police in Durham Region say a 33-year-old man has been arrested after two females were found dead in a home in Courtice, Ont. Durham Regional Police say they responded to a home in east Courtice for a wellbeing check just after 1 p.