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Ontario English Catholic teachers vote 97 per cent in favour of strike mandate

TORONTO — A second Ontario teachers union has now taken a step toward a possible strike, with members voting overwhelmingly in favour of job action, if necessary, to spur movement at the bargaining table.
For Canadian Jews, connection to Israel runs deep but political opinions vary

For Canadian Jews, connection to Israel runs deep but political opinions vary

TORONTO — Even before she set foot in Israel, Erin Lehrer knew it was home. That's what her mother told her — though she hadn't been to Israel either — and what she was taught at the Jewish day school she attended in Montreal, Lehrer said.

Accused in London, Ont., attack says he knew his actions were terrorism

The man accused of killing four members of a Muslim family in London, Ont., told a jury Thursday he knew his actions were considered a terrorist attack. On the stand in the Windsor, Ont.
Canadian firms hit with 25 cyberattacks on average over past year: EY survey

Canadian firms hit with 25 cyberattacks on average over past year: EY survey

TORONTO — A survey by EY shows 81 per cent Canadian companies experienced at least 25 cybersecurity incidents over the past year, compared to 73 per cent of respondents globally.
PC Optimum members now eligible for Apple TV+ subscription rewards

PC Optimum members now eligible for Apple TV+ subscription rewards

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Loblaw Companies Ltd. says members of its PC Optimum loyalty program can now redeem their points for monthly subscriptions to the Apple TV+ streaming service and Apple Arcade.
Ottawa paramedics seek approval to use taxis for non-urgent concerns

Ottawa paramedics seek approval to use taxis for non-urgent concerns

Ottawa paramedics are seeking provincial approval for a new program that would see some patients with non-urgent concerns taken to hospital in a taxi, in a bid to ease the crushing demands on ambulance crews.

Leafs-Canadiens NHL game popular with Proline customers

TORONTO — It's one of the NHL's most storied rivalries but games involving the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens are also popular with Proline bettors.
Honda to produce Civic Hybrid in Ontario and Indiana starting next year

Honda to produce Civic Hybrid in Ontario and Indiana starting next year

ALLISTON, Ont. — Japanese automaker Honda says it will start producing the Civic Hybrid next year at its plant in Alliston, Ont. The company says the Ontario plant will produce the sedan version of the car.
BMO ranks highest in annual J.D. Power customer satisfaction study

BMO ranks highest in annual J.D. Power customer satisfaction study

TORONTO — As higher interest rates and the cost of living increasingly pinch Canadians' wallets, consumers ranked BMO highest in J. D. Power's annual customer satisfaction survey.

OHL roundup: Leafs prospect Easton Cowan scores twice, Knights beat Bulldogs 5-1

BRANTFORD, Ont. — Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Easton Cowan had two goals and two assists as the London Knights topped the Brantford Bulldogs 5-1 in Ontario Hockey League action on Wednesday night.