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B.C. Métis group leaves Métis National Council assembly, mulls removal entirely

OTTAWA — The Métis National Council says its election for a new president will be delayed after the Métis Nation of British Columbia withdrew from its annual general assembly, leaving more questions about the future of the body that was a significant
S&P/TSX composite falls 1.4% Thursday, U.S. stock markets also tumble

S&P/TSX composite falls 1.4% Thursday, U.S. stock markets also tumble

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell 1.4 per cent Thursday, with broad losses led by base metals and technology, while U.S. stock markets also fell as drops in major tech stocks weighed on Wall Steet.
Spin Master 'disappointed' by digital games in Q3 but sees promise in Ms. Rachel

Spin Master 'disappointed' by digital games in Q3 but sees promise in Ms. Rachel

TORONTO — Spin Master Corp. is headed into the holiday season with some work to do to improve its digital games business, but plenty of promise coming from its Ms. Rachel and Melissa & Doug toys.
Survivors call on Canada to criminalize residential school denialism

Survivors call on Canada to criminalize residential school denialism

OTTAWA — Residential school survivors are calling on Canada to criminalize residential school denialism, echoing one of the findings in a report about unmarked graves and burial sites associated with the institutions.
'It's our turn': Toronto preps for its Taylor Swift era with security, traffic plan

'It's our turn': Toronto preps for its Taylor Swift era with security, traffic plan

TORONTO — The City of Toronto announced traffic and security measures Thursday in preparation for Taylor Swift's arrival, warning residents to be patient and plan ahead with huge crowds expected to flock downtown during six scheduled shows.
Toronto woman charged with murder, arson in death of her baby: police

Toronto woman charged with murder, arson in death of her baby: police

Toronto police have charged a 19-year-old woman with murder and arson after her four-month-old baby died in a fire last week. Police say the woman and the baby girl were pulled from a house fire in the city's northwest.
U.S. senator calls out lack of TD executives charged in money laundering settlement

U.S. senator calls out lack of TD executives charged in money laundering settlement

TORONTO — A U.S. senator is raising concerns that TB Bank Group executives did not face charges as part of the bank's settlement over its failure to detect large-scale money laundering. Sen. Elizabeth Warren says in a letter to the U.S.
Ontario plans to remove Toronto bike lanes on Bloor, Yonge and University

Ontario plans to remove Toronto bike lanes on Bloor, Yonge and University

TORONTO — Ontario is planning to remove sections of bike lanes on three major roads in Toronto, as it considers whether to rip up more bike lanes elsewhere.
'Out of control': Room costs spike 10 times higher on Taylor Swift Canada show nights

'Out of control': Room costs spike 10 times higher on Taylor Swift Canada show nights

VANCOUVER — Taylor Swift fan Kelly Hall was elated when she beat the odds and was allocated three coveted tickets for The Eras Tour in Vancouver. Then she started looking for a hotel. Hall, who lives in Oshawa, Ont.
Ontario lacks a health-care plan for alcohol harms as sales expand: health coalition

Ontario lacks a health-care plan for alcohol harms as sales expand: health coalition

TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford's government has no strategy to mitigate problems that could result from the province's newly liberalized alcohol sales rules, a health coalition said Thursday, warning that more death, cancer diagnoses and emergency depar
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