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Ford says no to Markham, Ont., mayor’s call for York Region consolidation

Ford says no to Markham, Ont., mayor’s call for York Region consolidation

—  15 June 2023

WHITBY, Ont. — Ontario Premier Doug Ford has roundly rebuffed calls from the mayor of Markham,…

Ottawa commits $25M to create Canada’s first-ever LGBTQ entrepreneurship program

Ottawa commits $25M to create Canada’s first-ever LGBTQ entrepreneurship program

—  15 June 2023

KINGSTON, Ont. — The federal government says it will invest $25 million to create Canada's…

Inflation, interest rates weighing on Canadians’ retirement plans: survey

Inflation, interest rates weighing on Canadians’ retirement plans: survey

—  15 June 2023

TORONTO — Canadians are struggling to save for retirement, with many planning to push back…

Mississauga, Ont., Mayor Bonnie Crombie launches Ontario Liberal leadership bid

Mississauga, Ont., Mayor Bonnie Crombie launches Ontario Liberal leadership bid

—  14 June 2023

Mississauga, Ont., Mayor Bonnie Crombie has launched a bid to become leader of the Ontario…

A look at how the Bell layoffs affect their journalism platform

A look at how the Bell layoffs affect their journalism platform

—  14 June 2023

TORONTO — BCE Inc. announced Wednesday that it is cutting 1,300 positions, around three per…

Canadian writers picket in support of U.S. counterparts, say there’s uncertainty here

Canadian writers picket in support of U.S. counterparts, say there’s uncertainty here

—  14 June 2023

TORONTO — More than one hundred Canadian film and TV workers gathered under cloudy skies…

Markham mayor calls for York Region to become one city, cites potential savings

Markham mayor calls for York Region to become one city, cites potential savings

—  14 June 2023

The mayor of Markham is asking the province to consolidate the 10 municipal governments of…

S&P/TSX composite edges upward, U.S. stock markets mixed after central bank pause

S&P/TSX composite edges upward, U.S. stock markets mixed after central bank pause

—  14 June 2023

TORONTO — Strength in industrials and metals helped buoy Canada's main stock index amid energy…

Bell cuts 1,300 positions, radio stations and foreign bureaus in restructuring

Bell cuts 1,300 positions, radio stations and foreign bureaus in restructuring

—  14 June 2023

TORONTO — BCE Inc. is cutting 1,300 positions, shutting or selling nine radio stations and…

All-star Peters back with Toronto Argonauts after being released by Falcons

All-star Peters back with Toronto Argonauts after being released by Falcons

—  14 June 2023

TORONTO — Jamal Peters has returned home. The all-star cornerback practised with the Toronto…