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Nurse at mental health facility in Whitby, Ont., charged with sexual assault

Nurse at mental health facility in Whitby, Ont., charged with sexual assault

WHITBY, Ont. — A 24-year-old nurse at a mental health facility in Whitby, Ont., is facing criminal charges after a patient in an adolescent program alleged he sexually assaulted them.
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Tilray buys stake in Truss Beverage it does not already own from Molson Coors Canada

Tilray buys stake in Truss Beverage it does not already own from Molson Coors Canada

LEAMINGTON, Ont. — Cannabis company Tilray Brands Inc. has signed a deal to acquire the stake in Truss Beverage Co. that it does not already own from Molson Coors Canada. Financial terms for the 57.
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Tre Ford leads Edmonton Elks past Ticats 24-10 for first win of CFL season

Tre Ford leads Edmonton Elks past Ticats 24-10 for first win of CFL season

HAMILTON — Playing at Tim Hortons Field agrees with Tre Ford. Ford threw two touchdown passes as Edmonton defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 24-10 for its first win of the season.
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Former Ontario Lt.-Gov. James Bartleman, remembered for 'profound dedication,' dies

Former Ontario Lt.-Gov. James Bartleman, remembered for 'profound dedication,' dies

TORONTO — Former Ontario lieutenant-governor and diplomat James Bartleman's career took him to nearly every corner of the world, but it seemed he was never far from his impoverished Port Carling, Ont., upbringing and pride in his Indigenous roots.
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Hollywood strikes may put spotlight on local talent at TIFF: filmmakers, programmers

Hollywood strikes may put spotlight on local talent at TIFF: filmmakers, programmers

TORONTO — Canadian filmmakers and programmers say homegrown talent could draw more attention at this year's Toronto International Film Festival as Hollywood strikes disrupt the industry.
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LinkedIn launches government ID-based verification in Canada to build trust

LinkedIn launches government ID-based verification in Canada to build trust

TORONTO — Canadian LinkedIn users wanting to ensure the public that they're the real deal now have another method of verifying their online/digital identity: government identification.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,812.23, down 86.84): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up $1.08, or 2.51 per cent, to $44.18 on 10.5 million shares.
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S&P/TSX composite moves lower Thursday despite energy gains, U.S. stock markets down

S&P/TSX composite moves lower Thursday despite energy gains, U.S. stock markets down

TORONTO — Strength in energy stocks Thursday wasn't enough to keep Canada's main stock index from posting a loss amid weakness in tech and other sectors, while U.S. markets also declined.
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Cavan Biggio's new philosophy gets results at the plate for Toronto Blue Jays

Cavan Biggio's new philosophy gets results at the plate for Toronto Blue Jays

TORONTO — Conversations with Victor Martinez and Hunter Mense have changed Cavan Biggio's thought process at the plate. The results of that new philosophy can be seen in his batting average.
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Colleges, universities have role to play in solutions to housing crisis: report

Colleges, universities have role to play in solutions to housing crisis: report

TORONTO — All levels of government need to collaborate to get more housing built in Ontario, but that work also needs to include the post-secondary education sector, says a report published Thursday by a University of Ottawa-based think tank.
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