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From Yonge-Dundas Square to Sankofa Square: new signage expected by end of year

From Yonge-Dundas Square to Sankofa Square: new signage expected by end of year

TORONTO — The City of Toronto says signage for Yonge-Dundas Square was decommissioned earlier this month and signage reflecting the site's new name is expected to be installed by the end of the year.

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (22,468.16, up 2.79 points): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up $1.46, or 2.68 per cent, to $56.03 on 22.8 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite ekes out gain Tuesday, U.S. stock markets climb higher

S&P/TSX composite ekes out gain Tuesday, U.S. stock markets climb higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index eked out a gain Tuesday, while U.S. markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 2.79 points at 22,468.16. In New York, the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 both posted new closing records Tuesday.

Edmonton Elks take defensive lineman Alfano in CFL supplemental draft

TORONTO — The Edmonton Elks selected Antonio Alfano, a defensive tackle from Lackawana College, in the CFL supplemental draft Tuesday. Alfano was the only player selected.

After two bodies found, police say husband killed wife then killed himself

BRADFORD WEST GWILLIMBURY, ONT. — Police in a town north of Toronto are investigating after they say a man killed his wife and then killed himself in a case of intimate partner violence.
Jays fan hit in the face by ball to get custom cards, ball signed by Bo Bichette

Jays fan hit in the face by ball to get custom cards, ball signed by Bo Bichette

TORONTO — A woman who got hit in the face by a scorching foul ball off the bat of Bo Bichette is about to receive 110 baseball cards with her picture on them, and a signed ball from the Blue Jays shortstop.
Cameron Dukes understanding value of trusting veteran Argos teammates

Cameron Dukes understanding value of trusting veteran Argos teammates

GUELPH, Ont. — There's much for Cameron Dukes to learn as the Toronto Argonauts starting quarterback.
Federal Court certifies class-action lawsuit against military over mental health

Federal Court certifies class-action lawsuit against military over mental health

OTTAWA — The Federal Court has certified another class-action lawsuit against the Canadian Armed Forces filed by a man who says he faced discrimination and stigmatization because of his mental health.
Berube eyes opportunity to build, push Maple Leafs over the hump

Berube eyes opportunity to build, push Maple Leafs over the hump

TORONTO — The opportunity to give a talented team the extra boost it needs was an enticing one for Craig Berube. Berube was introduced at a press conference as the Toronto Maple Leafs' newest head coach on Tuesday.

Bad weather hampers search for 2 who went over waterfall in Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area

ELY, Minn. (AP) — Bad weather Tuesday was hampering the search for two men who went over a waterfall while fishing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of northern Minnesota over the weekend. St. Louis County Sheriff’s Cmdr.