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S&P/TSX composite up almost 250 points Tuesday, U.S. markets also rise

S&P/TSX composite up almost 250 points Tuesday, U.S. markets also rise

TORONTO — Gains in industrial and technology stocks led Canada's main stock index up more than one per cent on Tuesday, outweighing weakness in energy, while U.S. stock markets also rose, led by a rally on the Dow.
Toronto report eyes province's requirements under Ontario Science Centre lease

Toronto report eyes province's requirements under Ontario Science Centre lease

TORONTO — Ontario's lease for the Ontario Science Centre building allows the city to end the agreement early and leave Ontario on the hook for demolition costs if the building is no longer fit for use, a new city of Toronto report says.
Indigo to remove portraits of Alice Munro from stores; keep books on shelves

Indigo to remove portraits of Alice Munro from stores; keep books on shelves

TORONTO — Canada's biggest bookseller will remove enlarged photos of Alice Munro from stores, but bookstores large and small say they plan to keep her published works on the shelves.
Toronto-area storm reminiscent of destructive, costly 2013 flood

Toronto-area storm reminiscent of destructive, costly 2013 flood

A torrential downpour that flooded parts of Toronto and its surrounding areas on Tuesday brought back memories of flash flooding that paralyzed Canada's largest city more than a decade ago.
Wynton McManis, Ontaria Wilson earn CFL honour roll recognition

Wynton McManis, Ontaria Wilson earn CFL honour roll recognition

TORONTO — Linebacker Wynton McManis of the Toronto Argonauts, Winnipeg receiver Ontaria Wilson and the Blue Bombers’ offensive line were the top selections in the CFL honour roll Tuesday. McManis was the top-rated defensive player with a grade of 90.
Liberal energy minister promises ban on oil furnaces for new builds as soon as 2028

Liberal energy minister promises ban on oil furnaces for new builds as soon as 2028

OTTAWA — Ottawa intends to ban the installation of oil furnaces in new construction as soon as 2028, Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson announced Tuesday.
Canada sending 338 athletes to Summer Olympics in Paris

Canada sending 338 athletes to Summer Olympics in Paris

TORONTO — The Canadian Olympic Committee has introduced the 338 athletes chosen to represent their country at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris.
Analysts slash targets on Corus Entertainment amid uncertainty over its future

Analysts slash targets on Corus Entertainment amid uncertainty over its future

TORONTO — Corus Entertainment Inc. has been dealt a blow by several research analysts, who have either cut their targets for the company or stopped covering it altogether.
Media companies win court injunction against sports-streaming pirates

Media companies win court injunction against sports-streaming pirates

OTTAWA — Major broadcasters have won a court injunction to prevent internet pirates from illegally streaming live sports events to online viewers.
Members of Tragically Hip named honorary grand marshals for Honda Indy

Members of Tragically Hip named honorary grand marshals for Honda Indy

TORONTO — Members of Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip have been named honorary grand marshals for the upcoming Ontario Dealers Honda Indy, organizers of the Toronto IndyCar race announced Tuesday.
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