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S&P/TSX composite climbs, U.S. markets rise after news of auto sector tariff delay

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Wednesday, led by base metals, industrials and technology, while U.S. markets also gained in the afternoon after news that automakers will get a month-long tariff exemption, one day after the U.S.

Mar 5, 2025 1:37 PM Read more >

Toronto tables 'final offer' to workers' union as strike and lockout deadline looms

One of Toronto's top officials says the city has tabled its final offer to the union representing thousands of municipal workers, adding he believes there's time to reach a deal as the deadline looms for a strike or lockout that could shut down city-

Mar 5, 2025 12:29 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia premier pushing for momentum on Canadian free trade

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s premier is hoping to build momentum on freeing up trade within Canada, as the country deals with the economic stress caused by tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Mar 5, 2025 12:07 PM Read more >

No compromise on tariffs, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are on the same page with a position that Canada will not be compromising on tariffs. His comments come one day after U.S.

Mar 5, 2025 12:04 PM Read more >

Police investigating 2014 sexual assault allegation against eight former OHL players

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Peel Regional Police confirms it is investigating a 2014 sexual assault allegation involving eight former Ontario Hockey League players. TSN/CTV first reported the allegations in October.

Mar 5, 2025 11:58 AM Read more >

Electronic producer Deadmau5 sells song and label catalogue in US$55 million deal

TORONTO — Deadmau5 is taking the cheese. The Canadian electronic music producer, known for wearing a mouse head helmet on stage, has sold his song catalogue and that of his Mau5trap record label in a deal valued at US$55 million.

Mar 5, 2025 11:26 AM Read more >

Canadian lightweight Lucas Bahdi looks to extend unbeaten record at Toronto card

TORONTO — Canadian lightweight boxer (Prince) Lucas Bahdi has bet on himself from the get-go. "When I turned professional I said to myself 'I'm going to do this the Mike Tyson route.

Mar 5, 2025 11:24 AM Read more >

Crombie says she won't ask any Ontario Liberals to step aside so she can have a seat

TORONTO — Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie said Wednesday she intends to try again to win a seat in the legislature, but will be leading the party from outside the chamber for the foreseeable future.

Mar 5, 2025 9:20 AM Read more >

Greater Toronto home sales down as affordability, trade war weigh on buyers: board

TORONTO — Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area fell by more than one-quarter in February compared with a year ago despite buyers maintaining "substantial" negotiating power.

Mar 5, 2025 8:07 AM Read more >

Ottawa moves to block 'predatory' investments as tariff war continues

OTTAWA — Canada's industry minister is looking to block what he calls "predatory investment behaviour" as a trade war with the United States continues.

Mar 5, 2025 7:52 AM Read more >