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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 (21,642.87, down 97.33 points): Toronto-Dominion Bank. (TSX:TD). Finance. Down 37 cents, or 0.48 per cent, to $77.57 on 13.

Jays activate closer Romano, reliever Swanson off IL ahead of game against Yankees

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated right-handed closer Jordan Romano and right-handed reliever Erik Swanson from the 15-day injured list and activated them for their game Tuesday against the New York Yankees. Romano, from Markham, Ont.
Arrests made in last year's $24M gold and cash heist at Pearson airport: police

Arrests made in last year's $24M gold and cash heist at Pearson airport: police

Police say they’ve made arrests in a daring theft of nearly $24 million in gold and cash from Toronto’s Pearson airport last year. Peel Regional Police say details will be announced at a news conference in Brampton, Ont.
Police say two men, one youth facing 54 charges after two carjackings in Toronto

Police say two men, one youth facing 54 charges after two carjackings in Toronto

Toronto police have laid a total of 54 charges against three people who allegedly stole two luxury cars and ran over a victim in one carjacking with his own vehicle. Supt. Andy Singh says the first carjacking took place at around 2 p.m.
Ontario hopes to start building Highway 413 within a year: transportation minister

Ontario hopes to start building Highway 413 within a year: transportation minister

TORONTO — Ontario hopes to begin building Highway 413 within a year, the province's transportation minister said Tuesday, after reaching an agreement with the federal government.
'Yellowjackets' star Sophie Nélisse forecasts 'feral and intense' third season

'Yellowjackets' star Sophie Nélisse forecasts 'feral and intense' third season

TORONTO — "Yellowjackets" star Sophie Nélisse expects the intensity of her hit survival drama to dial up in Season 3. The Montreal-based actor says filming will begin in May and that the cast has been kept in the dark about the plot.
Electricity generating plants in Niagara Region to see $1-billion refurbishment

Electricity generating plants in Niagara Region to see $1-billion refurbishment

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — Ontario says hydro power stations in Niagara Falls, Ont., are set to undergo a $1-billion refurbishment. Energy Minister Todd Smith says the refurbishment will extend the life of the generating stations by 30 years.
Airline caterers go on strike, affecting travellers on flights via Pearson airport

Airline caterers go on strike, affecting travellers on flights via Pearson airport

TORONTO — More than 800 airline food service staff at Toronto's Pearson airport have gone on strike, potentially leaving thousands of passengers without meals.
Interac acquires rights to Vouchr platform, enabling multimedia in e-transfers

Interac acquires rights to Vouchr platform, enabling multimedia in e-transfers

TORONTO — Interac Corp. says it is acquiring the exclusive Canadian rights to use Toronto-based Vouchr Ltd.'s platform, which will allow personalized multimedia messages to be sent alongside money transfers.
Tim Hortons launches pizza nationally to 'stretch the brand' to afternoon, night

Tim Hortons launches pizza nationally to 'stretch the brand' to afternoon, night

TORONTO — Tim Hortons executives and chefs have collectively eaten thousands of flatbread pizzas over the last several years.