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GO Transit trains, UP Express slowly resume service after CN system outage

GO Transit trains, UP Express slowly resume service after CN system outage

A network-wide system failure at CN Rail that saw afternoon rush-hour travel for commuters across the Greater Toronto Area thrown into chaos Tuesday has been resolved.
Cowboy Junkies postpone tour dates after COVID-19 outbreak in band

Cowboy Junkies postpone tour dates after COVID-19 outbreak in band

TORONTO — Alternative country band Cowboy Junkies say they're postponing the remainder of their Ontario concert tour after an outbreak of COVID-19 within the band.
Early manifesto file found on laptop linked to alleged London attacker, jury told

Early manifesto file found on laptop linked to alleged London attacker, jury told

WINDSOR, Ont. — Jurors in the Ontario trial of a man accused of killing a Muslim family were told police found a draft of a white nationalist manifesto on a laptop linked to the alleged terrorist.

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 (19,020.92, down 156.26 points): Toronto-Dominion Bank. (TSX:TD). Finance. Down 76 cents, or 0.95 per cent, to $79.65 on 16.
Panda Game parties organized by University of Ottawa tone down student celebrations

Panda Game parties organized by University of Ottawa tone down student celebrations

OTTAWA — Parties after an annual football match between rival Ottawa universities led to chaos, arrests and dozens of tickets in the past couple of years, with students climbing light poles, starting fights and even flipping a car in October 2021.
S&P/TSX composite closes down along with U.S. stock markets

S&P/TSX composite closes down along with U.S. stock markets

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index closed at its lowest point since October last year as part of a pullback that saw sharper drops in U.S. markets. The S&P/TSX composite index ended down 156.26 points at 19,020.92.
Ontario Pharmacists Association says ability to prescribe birth control should be next

Ontario Pharmacists Association says ability to prescribe birth control should be next

TORONTO — Pharmacists in Ontario can now diagnose and treat 19 common ailments but they still can't prescribe birth control or emergency contraception.
Ontario Pharmacists Association says ability to prescribe birth control should be next

Ontario Pharmacists Association says ability to prescribe birth control should be next

TORONTO — Pharmacists in Ontario can now diagnose and treat 19 common ailments but they still can't prescribe birth control or emergency contraception.
Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. earns CFL honour roll nod

Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. earns CFL honour roll nod

TORONTO — The ninth 300-yard performance of the season earned B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. a top nod in the CFL honour roll. Adams received a top quarterback grade of 91.
Blue Jays earning plenty of interest from Ontario sports bettors

Blue Jays earning plenty of interest from Ontario sports bettors

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays are in the playoffs for a second straight year, but this time Johnny Avello expects them to get past the opening round.