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AFN national chief blasts governments' inaction on fifth anniversary of MMIWG report

AFN national chief blasts governments' inaction on fifth anniversary of MMIWG report

OTTAWA — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations blasted all levels of government on Monday, the fifth anniversary of a national inquiry's report into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, for what she calls slow progress to st
Pharmacare bill passes in the House of Commons, heads to the Senate

Pharmacare bill passes in the House of Commons, heads to the Senate

OTTAWA — The Liberals' pharmacare bill is headed to the Senate after passing third reading in the House of Commons.
MPs 'wittingly' took part in foreign interference: national security committee

MPs 'wittingly' took part in foreign interference: national security committee

OTTAWA — Soon after they were elected, some Canadian members of Parliament began "wittingly assisting" foreign state actors, says a report released Monday — including sending confidential information to Indian officials.

Orioles promote 2B prospect Connor Norby for MLB debut against the Blue Jays on Monday

TORONTO (AP) — Baltimore Orioles prospect Connor Norby will make his major league debut against Toronto on Monday night.
Female musicians underrepresented on Canadian radio playlists: study

Female musicians underrepresented on Canadian radio playlists: study

TORONTO — A new report on Canada's radio airwaves says songs performed by women have been underplayed on commercial music stations for at least the past decade.
University of Toronto convocations begin as campus protest continues

University of Toronto convocations begin as campus protest continues

TORONTO — Spring convocation season got underway at the University of Toronto on Monday, with fresh graduates crossing the stage to receive their diplomas while a pro-Palestinian encampment remained on campus not far from where the ceremony was takin

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (22,116.69, down 152.43 points): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down $2.64, or 4.75 per cent, to $52.96 on 16.4 million shares.
TSX down more than 150 points as oil falls, U.S. stock markets mixed

TSX down more than 150 points as oil falls, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell more than 150 points Monday, weighed down by losses in the energy sector as the price of oil sank, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 152.43 points at 22,116.69.
Ontario seeks more private MRI, CT clinics for public scans

Ontario seeks more private MRI, CT clinics for public scans

TORONTO — Ontario is looking to nearly double the number of publicly funded MRIs and CT scans offered through private clinics.
Ottawa creates $530-million fund to help cities adapt to climate change

Ottawa creates $530-million fund to help cities adapt to climate change

OTTAWA — Canadian cities and towns facing an uphill battle to stave off the effects of climate change will share more than half a billion dollars from a new federal adaptation fund, but the money is barely a blip in the bills Canadian municipalities