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BMO earnings hit by severance, legal costs as it focuses on containing expenses

BMO earnings hit by severance, legal costs as it focuses on containing expenses

TORONTO — BMO Financial Group's third-quarter profit took a hit in part from severance costs and rising provisions for bad loans as the bank prepares for an extended stretch of economic strain.
Jully Black, Director X among the first honourees of 2023 Legacy Awards

Jully Black, Director X among the first honourees of 2023 Legacy Awards

TORONTO — Singer Jully Black, filmmaker Director X, actress Tonya Williams and pop artist Lu Kala will be among the recipients of The Black Academy's 2023 Legacy Awards next month.
AGCO prohibits use of pro athletes to advertise, market igaming in Ontario

AGCO prohibits use of pro athletes to advertise, market igaming in Ontario

TORONTO — The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has banned the use of athletes in the advertising and marketing of internet gaming in Ontario.
Canadians turn to credit cards as many face payment shock: TransUnion report

Canadians turn to credit cards as many face payment shock: TransUnion report

TORONTO — A new TransUnion report shows a consistent rise in borrowing among Canadians in the second quarter as they contend with the higher cost of living.
Gap in financial literacy causes disconnect in managing debt, budget: survey

Gap in financial literacy causes disconnect in managing debt, budget: survey

TORONTO — Some Canadians may be overestimating their ability to manage their finances and pay off their debt, a survey by Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada shows.
'Extremely concerning': Two northern Ontario safe consumption sites fear closure

'Extremely concerning': Two northern Ontario safe consumption sites fear closure

SUDBURY, Ont. — Anxiety is mounting over the future of two supervised consumption sites in northern Ontario as funding for them is set to run out at the end of the year.

One man taken to hospital after being injured on CNE ride in Toronto

TORONTO — A man has been taken to hospital after being injured on a ride at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. Police say they were called to the CNE grounds at Nunavut Road and Princes' Boulevard shortly before 9:30 p.m. Monday.
Jansen homers as Toronto Blue Jays top Washington Nationals 6-3

Jansen homers as Toronto Blue Jays top Washington Nationals 6-3

TORONTO — The feeling after an ominous first inning quickly evaporated for the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night thanks to some solid offensive play and run support for starter Kevin Gausman. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Danny Jansen homers and Kevin Gausman fans 7 as Blue Jays beat Nationals 6-3

TORONTO (AP) — Danny Jansen homered and scored three runs, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drove in a pair and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Washington Nationals 6-3 on Monday night. Toronto leads the majors in interleague play 27-14 .
'Had his whole future in front of him': Inquest into death of disabled teen begins

'Had his whole future in front of him': Inquest into death of disabled teen begins

TORONTO — In the aftermath of Samuel Brown's sudden death, a coroner said an autopsy wasn't necessary for the Ontario teen because he had disabilities, his mother told jurors at an inquest that began Monday.