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Michele Romanow steps down as Clearco CEO as company lays off staff again

TORONTO — Michele Romanow is stepping down from her chief executive role at Clearco as the e-commerce investing business she co-founded lays off staff.

$400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes race slated for Sept. 12 at Fort Erie Racetrack.

FORT ERIE, Ont. — The $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes, the second jewel of the Canadian Triple Crown, will be held Sept. 12 at Fort Eric Racetrack. The 1 3/16-mile dirt race will be held following the $1-million King's Plate, which goes Aug.

OHL roundup: Wright ignites Spitfires in beating Knights 4-1

LONDON, Ont. — Shane Wright is wasting no time making new friends and racking up points with the Windsor Spitfires.

Blue Jays say bullpen coach Matt Buschmann stepping down

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays are searching for a new bullpen coach. The team announced Sunday that Matt Buschmann has opted to leave the organization to pursue other opportunities.
Blue Jays announce bullpen coach Matt Buschmann stepping down

Blue Jays announce bullpen coach Matt Buschmann stepping down

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays will be in search of a new bullpen coach. The team announced Sunday that Matt Buschmann has opted to leave the organization to pursue other opportunities.
Former Ontario lieutenant-governor David Onley dies, current LG says

Former Ontario lieutenant-governor David Onley dies, current LG says

TORONTO — David Onley, who emerged as a champion of disability rights both during and after his stint as Ontario's 28th lieutenant-governor, has died. He was 72. Word of his death came in a Saturday evening statement from Lt.-Gov.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Home sales The Canadian Real Estate Association is expected to release its home sales figures for December on Monday.
Public transit struggling to lure back riders amid deficits, rising costs of living

Public transit struggling to lure back riders amid deficits, rising costs of living

TORONTO — Kelly Fairchild will be paying more to take public transit this year – money she says will come directly out of her food budget. "Food and groceries are going up and if they keep increasing transit ...

One in hospital, one in police custody after stabbing in Brampton

BRAMPTON, Ont. — A stabbing in Brampton, Ont. has sent one man to hospital, with another in police custody.
Young, Murray combine for 56 points as Hawks snap Raptors' three-game win streak

Young, Murray combine for 56 points as Hawks snap Raptors' three-game win streak

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors were not exactly at their best defensively on Saturday. Their shooting struggles didn't help either.