B.C.’s deficit forecast up $450M to $13.8B after calculation errors on gas royalties
VICTORIA — The British Columbia deficit forecast has grown by $450 million to a record-setting $13.8 billion, largely because of a “calculation error” on natural gas royalties, in a situation one critic describes as a state of “fiscal crisis.” Finance...
Emmy Awards highlights: Mariska Hargitay sings, Taylor Swift acts in a skit and ‘Buffy’ reunites
The Emmy Awards are underway. “The Pitt” and “Widow’s Bay” are generating buzz as they compete for top prizes. The ceremony is also honoring the anniversaries of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Charlie’s Angels.” Here are some highlights as the...
Raptors officially acquire Kawhi Leonard from Clippers
The Fun Guy is back. The Toronto Raptors have acquired Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two future first-round picks, one future first-round pick swap and two future second-round picks, the teams announced on Monday. The two unprotected...
Man in his 60s injured in Etobicoke e-bike collision
Toronto police say a man in his 60s was injured after his e-bike crashed with a vehicle in Etobicoke Monday afternoon. The collision occurred around 3:06 p.m. in The Queensway and Grand Avenue area, near Park Lawn Road. Police said...
Bell AI data centre expansion in Sask. announced at investment summit
TORONTO — Bell Canada intends to quadruple the size of its planned data centre project in Saskatchewan, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced at Canada’s first-ever investment summit on Monday. Carney said the project is expected...
What the closure of Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline could mean for oil flows
CHICAGO (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s closure of a major oil pipeline after a recent attack is raising fears that global energy markets in crisis because of the war with Iran could face even starker shortages, pushing prices higher for fuel...
Day one of investment summit sees billion-dollar announcements, changes to tax policy
OTTAWA — Hundreds of executives and global asset managers are in Toronto this week for Canada’s first-ever national investment summit. Prime Minister Mark Carney has set an ambitious goal of attracting $1 trillion in new investment to Canada over the...
Darlene Love, at 85, finally gets the spotlight to herself in a new documentary at...
TORONTO (AP) — It’s cosmic justice that Darlene Love, whose career in music so often went uncredited in her youth, still sings so well at age 85. The new documentary, “Darlene Love: I Know Where I’ve Been,” is punctuated by...
McConnell returns to the Senate for the first time since his June hospitalization
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to the Senate to vote on Monday for the first time in three months, looking noticeably more frail after he was hospitalized for a June fall in his home. McConnell’s...
Raptors, Clippers agree to Kawhi Leonard trade: report
Kawhi Leonard is one step closer to rejoining the Toronto Raptors. The Los Angeles Clippers and Raptors have agreed to complete the trade sending Leonard to Toronto for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, one first-round pick swap and two second-rounders, according to ESPN’s Shams...
