Hudson’s Bay landlords don’t want Liu to move in, but retailer still has a shot
TORONTO — A group of Hudson’s Bay’s landlords don’t want to transfer about two dozen leases to British Columbia billionaire Ruby Liu, but the department store still has a chance to get its way. The Bay, which filed for creditor...
Feds order Chinese tech firm to close Canadian operations over national security
The federal government has ordered a Chinese maker of surveillance camera systems to shutter its Canadian business and leave the country over national security concerns. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said in a post on X late Friday that the orders...
DHL Express Canada workers ratify new agreement, move to end strike and lockout
TORONTO — Canada’s largest private sector union says a three-week lockout and strike at DHL Express Canada is ending after workers ratified a new agreement. Unifor says the four-year agreement reached with the delivery company was ratified with 72 per...
Dave Parker, hard-hitting Hall of Fame outfielder nicknamed ‘the Cobra,’ dies at 74
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dave Parker, a hard-hitting outfielder who was set to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame next month, has died, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced Saturday. He was 74. No further details about Parker’s death were immediately...
Motorcycle driver injured in Richmond Hill crash
One person is in the hospital with leg injuries after a collision involving a motorcycle in Richmond Hill. York Regional Police (YRP) officers were called to the Yonge Street and Lake Avenue area just after 4 p.m. for reports of...
Warren Buffett announces $6 billion in donations to five foundations
NEW YORK (AP) — Famed investor Warren Buffett is donating $6 billion worth of his company’s stock to five foundations, bringing the total he has given to them since 2006 to roughly $60 billion, based on their value when received....
New Yukon Premier Mike Pemberton sworn in, says there’s work to do before election
WHITEHORSE — Yukon’s 11th premier was sworn in Friday on the promise to get important work done before the next election that must be called within months. Mike Pemberton told a crowd after the ceremony in Whitehorse that he wants...
Canada marks 40th anniversary since first cellphone call made in the country
As the country prepares for Canada Day, July 1 will hold a little extra significance for mobile device users as it marks 40 years since the first domestic cellphone call was made. It was in 1985 when residents descended upon...
1 person came in contact with a bat that may have rabies: Toronto Public Health
Toronto Public Health (TPH) is looking for a person who came into contact with a bat that may have a rabies infection. Health officials say someone physically handled a bat exhibiting symptoms of rabies at the north entrance of 88-100...
Toronto to make automated speed enforcement cameras more visible
The city of Toronto will install “more visible” signs to warn drivers about speed enforcement cameras across the city. This comes after a motion was passed by council on Thursday night, which is also part of a larger motion moved by...
