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Descartes Systems Group buys BoxTop Technologies for US$13 million

Descartes Systems Group buys BoxTop Technologies for US$13 million

TORONTO — Descartes Systems Group has acquired BoxTop Technologies Ltd., a maker of software for small- to mid-sized logistics services companies, for US$13 million.
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New Ontario law named for teen killed by a soccer net requires them to be secured

New Ontario law named for teen killed by a soccer net requires them to be secured

TORONTO — The father of a 15-year-old Ontario boy who was killed by a 200-pound soccer net says he is honoured that a new provincial law is named for his son, though he would trade everything to be oblivious to the dangers of such nets and have his s
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Residents of Mississauga, Ont. elect Carolyn Parrish their new mayor

Residents of Mississauga, Ont. elect Carolyn Parrish their new mayor

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Former federal member of Parliament Carolyn Parrish has been elected mayor of Mississauga, Ont. from a field a 16 candidates.
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Hockey fans in Newmarket watching Cup final at 'Connor McDavid Square'

Hockey fans in Newmarket watching Cup final at 'Connor McDavid Square'

NEWMARKET, Ont. — For one night at least, Mirella Alves wore an Oilers jersey over her blue Toronto Maple Leafs hoodie. It was the least she could do to support Connor McDavid, the pride of her longtime hometown.
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Right wing ascendance to EU mainstream could impact Canada trade, climate policy

Right wing ascendance to EU mainstream could impact Canada trade, climate policy

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he's taking an optimistic approach after Europeans made a lurch to the far-right in continental elections that could impact Canada's trade and climate policies.
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Canadian universities flag foreign influence registry's potential 'chilling effect'

Canadian universities flag foreign influence registry's potential 'chilling effect'

OTTAWA — Canada's leading research universities warn that a proposed foreign influence transparency registry could have an unintended "chilling effect" on international partnerships, meaning Canada misses out on cutting-edge opportunities.
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Liberals say foreign meddling inquiry should look into MP allegations

Liberals say foreign meddling inquiry should look into MP allegations

OTTAWA — The Liberals support an effort to have the foreign interference inquiry investigate allegations against MPs, Democratic Institutions Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Monday.
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Rogers scoops rights to HGTV, Food Network, Discovery and more from Corus, Bell

Rogers scoops rights to HGTV, Food Network, Discovery and more from Corus, Bell

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. has scored "milestone" multi-year deals that will see it scoop the Canadian rights to several lifestyle brands from Corus Entertainment and Bell Media in the new year, including HGTV, Food Network and Discovery.
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U of T says pro-Palestinian protesters rejected latest offer

U of T says pro-Palestinian protesters rejected latest offer

TORONTO — Negotiations between the University of Toronto and protesters behind a pro-Palestinian encampment appeared stalled Monday as the school said its latest offer had been rejected and demonstrators accused administrators of not taking the talks
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Two First Nations bring court application to review $510M lawyer bill for treaty work

Two First Nations bring court application to review $510M lawyer bill for treaty work

OTTAWA — Two First Nations have launched a court application against the lawyers who helped bring forward a $10-billion settlement with Canada and Ontario, saying the $510 million they're set to be paid is too much.
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