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ACTRA and Cossette find common ground after a public call-out of the ad agency

ACTRA and Cossette find common ground after a public call-out of the ad agency

TORONTO — Theunion representing Canada's commercial actors has signed an agreement with Cossette Media that allows performersto work with the ad agency for the remainder of the year.
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John Lorinc, Stephen Poloz among nominees for Donner public policy book prize

John Lorinc, Stephen Poloz among nominees for Donner public policy book prize

TORONTO — Journalist John Lorinc and former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz are among the nominees for this year's Donner Prize, which goes to the best public policy book.
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Folk singer Gordon Lightfoot cancels 2023 concert schedule, citing health

Folk singer Gordon Lightfoot cancels 2023 concert schedule, citing health

TORONTO — Gordon Lightfoot has cancelled all of his upcoming concerts due to health setbacks. Representatives for the 84-year-old said in a statement the folk singer-songwriter is experiencing "some health-related issues," but didn't give specifics.
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First Capital REIT selling four properties for a total of $184 million

First Capital REIT selling four properties for a total of $184 million

TORONTO — First Capital REIT says it has signed deals to sell four properties including the Hazelton Hotel in Toronto for a combined total of $184 million.
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Ontario rolls out 'ultra low' overnight hydro rate to encourage demand shift

Ontario rolls out 'ultra low' overnight hydro rate to encourage demand shift

TORONTO — Hydro customers across Ontario can soon choose a new "ultra-low" overnight rate, aimed at people who use more electricity at night, including electric vehicle owners who need to charge their cars.
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Ontario to lower diesel exhaust limits in mines

Ontario to lower diesel exhaust limits in mines

SUDBURY, Ont. — Ontario will lower diesel exposure limits in mines in an effort to help the health of underground workers. Labour Minister Monte McNaughton says long-term exposure to diesel exhaust can cause bladder and lung cancer.
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Canadian charities struggle with staff burnout, revenue, escalating demand: report

Canadian charities struggle with staff burnout, revenue, escalating demand: report

TORONTO — A survey of nearly 3,000 Canadian charities finds more than half said they couldn’t meet demand for help, while nearly a third reported a significant drop in revenue.
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Canada downs U.S. 4-3 in dramatic shootout at women's worlds; quarterfinals up next

Canada downs U.S. 4-3 in dramatic shootout at women's worlds; quarterfinals up next

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Ann-Renee Desbiens thrives in shootouts. The one-on-one showdown is right in the decorated Canadian goaltender's wheelhouse. After a late collapse against her country's arch rival, she reset and stepped up in a big way.
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Canada beats U.S. 4-3 in 9th round of SO at women's worlds

BRAMPTON, Ontario (AP) — Jamie Lee Rattray scored the winner in the ninth round of the shootout and Canada beat the United States 4-3 Monday night in the final preliminary round game for both teams at the women’s world hockey championship.
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Rogers to acquire TTC wireless network, bring 5G to subway system

Rogers to acquire TTC wireless network, bring 5G to subway system

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. is buying the company that owns the wireless network in Toronto's subway and will bring 5G to the entire system, the company said Monday.
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