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TORONTO — CBC is restoring its live New Year's Eve celebration. A year after the national broadcaster cancelled the 2024 countdown due to "financial pressures," it says the special event is back on the TV schedule to mark the dawn of 2025.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index lost nearly 250 points Thursday, led by weakness in energy and base metals, while U.S. markets also fell. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 246.99 points at 25,410.71.

TORONTO — Canada is aiming to cut its emissions in half by 2035 compared to 2005 levels, the federal government announced Thursday, a target more modest than what a federal advisory body had previously recommended.

TORONTO — Ontario municipal councillors could be removed from office and disqualified from running again under new provincial legislation introduced Thursday that would increase penalties for violating a municipal code of conduct.

TORONTO — This time, it feels right for Justin Stein to hang up his tack. The veteran jockey is retiring after 19 seasons riding thoroughbreds.

TORONTO — In acquiring Brazilian winger Thiago Andrade, Toronto FC picks up pace and potential — at a reasonable price. "An interesting addition to our current group," Toronto GM Jason Hernandez said Thursday.

TORONTO — The head of the Body Shop Canada says more stores are due to close as the chain prepares to take on new ownership.

TORONTO — Ontario legislation aimed at helping municipalities clear homeless encampments out of public parks will include stronger trespass laws and fines or jail time for illegal drug use in public, Premier Doug Ford announced Thursday.

OTTAWA — A legal review commissioned by the Assembly of First Nations is warning a $47.8-billion deal to reform the First Nations child welfare system could be moot if there's a change in government in the upcoming year.

OTTAWA — The union representing Canada Post workers says an unfair labour practice complaint over the company's layoffs has been resolved, calling it an important victory for workers' rights.