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Toronto budget proposal includes property tax hike of 10.5 per cent

Toronto budget proposal includes property tax hike of 10.5 per cent

TORONTO — Homeowners in Canada's most populous city could soon face a property tax increase in the double digits as Toronto grapples with a nearly $1.8 billion operating budget shortfall.
Ontario craft brewers call for fewer taxes, sped-up review

Ontario craft brewers call for fewer taxes, sped-up review

TORONTO — If Ontario doesn't speed up a review of alcohol taxes and eliminate some of them soon, craft breweries across the province could close before the market expands to convenience stores, the brewers' association is warning.
NHLPA announces First Line program meant to support mental health of NHL players

NHLPA announces First Line program meant to support mental health of NHL players

TORONTO — Former NHL defenceman Jay Harrison sees an advantage in using his experiences to help current players lower their guard about mental health.
Professional Women’s Hockey League reschedules postponed Ottawa-Boston game

Professional Women’s Hockey League reschedules postponed Ottawa-Boston game

TORONTO — The Professional Women’s Hockey League has rescheduled a game between Ottawa and Boston that was cancelled last Friday because of inclement weather.
Passenger at Toronto Pearson Airport opened cabin door, fell to tarmac: Air Canada

Passenger at Toronto Pearson Airport opened cabin door, fell to tarmac: Air Canada

TORONTO — Air Canada says it is conducting a review after a passenger boarding a flight from Toronto to Dubai opened a cabin door and fell to the tarmac at Pearson Airport.
Maple Leafs recall struggling goaltender Samsonov from AHL's Marlies

Maple Leafs recall struggling goaltender Samsonov from AHL's Marlies

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs recalled goaltender Ilya Samsonov from their American Hockey League affiliate on Wednesday. The Leafs placed the struggling Samsonov on waivers Dec. 31. He cleared the next day and was sent to the Toronto Marlies.
Property services company FirstService makes three small acquisitions in the U.S.

Property services company FirstService makes three small acquisitions in the U.S.

TORONTO — Property services company FirstService Corp. says it has closed three small acquisitions in the U.S. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.
AI skills in demand as companies develop 2024 hiring plans for Canada

AI skills in demand as companies develop 2024 hiring plans for Canada

TORONTO — When Canadian companies turn to hiring this year, candidates will need to show skill in a key area: artificial intelligence.
Marner's four-point effort leads Leafs' 7-1 thumping of Sharks, extend win streak

Marner's four-point effort leads Leafs' 7-1 thumping of Sharks, extend win streak

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe says his squad has found its groove. Mitch Marner had two goals and two assists as the Maple Leafs earned an emphatic fourth straight win, 7-1 over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday.

Marner’s 4-point effort leads Maple Leafs over Sharks 7-1, extending win streak

TORONTO (AP) — Mitchell Marner had two goals and two assists as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the San Jose Sharks 7-1 on Tuesday, earning a fourth straight win.