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Northern Ontario's Tanner Horgan books playoff ticket at Tim Hortons Brier

Northern Ontario's Tanner Horgan books playoff ticket at Tim Hortons Brier

LONDON, Ont. — Northern Ontario coach Mike Harris didn't say a word when Tanner Horgan vented some frustration by smacking the top of a water bottle a few times after giving up a mid-game steal on Thursday.

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 (20,086.72, down 259.81): Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B). Materials. Down $1.72, or 3.18 per cent, to $52.35 on 18.7 million shares.
Two men charged with fraud in probe of $300M Toronto hospital redevelopment contracts

Two men charged with fraud in probe of $300M Toronto hospital redevelopment contracts

TORONTO — Ontario Provincial Police say two people have been charged after an investigation into a $300 million procurement project at Toronto's St. Michael's Hospital.
S&P/TSX composite falls more than 250 points Thursday, U.S. markets slide

S&P/TSX composite falls more than 250 points Thursday, U.S. markets slide

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell more than one per cent Thursday with weakness in financials, industrials and telecom helping bring the market down. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 259.81 points at 20,086.72.

Investigation at Mohawk Institute shifts focus from criminal to coroner probe

TORONTO — An Indigenous group involved in efforts to uncover what happened at a former residential school in Ontario said a criminal investigation into unmarked burials and missing children at the institution is winding down, with focus shifting to a
Ontario considers expanding scope of practice for nurses, pharmacists, and more

Ontario considers expanding scope of practice for nurses, pharmacists, and more

TORONTO — Ontario is considering expanding the scope of what certain health professionals, such as nurses, can do in periods of "high patient volumes.
Ontario cities, police forces ban TikTok on devices while others consider the move

Ontario cities, police forces ban TikTok on devices while others consider the move

TORONTO — Cities and police services across Ontario say they are following the federal government's lead in banning TikTok from work and government-owned devices, while others consider such bans, as privacy watchdogs assess the video-sharing platform
Ontario bans TikTok on government-owned devices

Ontario bans TikTok on government-owned devices

TORONTO — Ontario announced Thursday that it is banning the social media app TikTok on government-owned devices and on the personal devices of Progressive Conservative Party caucus members.
Toronto school board to ask Human Rights Commission to assess caste oppression

Toronto school board to ask Human Rights Commission to assess caste oppression

TORONTO — Canada's largest school board has voted to ask the Ontario Human Rights Commission to create a plan to address caste oppression in the public education system.
Critics call for transparency a month after police boost presence on Toronto transit

Critics call for transparency a month after police boost presence on Toronto transit

Toronto police have been patrolling parts of the city's transit system in increased numbers for more than a month but critics say there's little information on the effectiveness on the move and it's unclear how long the costly measure will continue.