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Cost cutting continues at BlackBerry as firm reports US$42-million net loss in Q1

Cost cutting continues at BlackBerry as firm reports US$42-million net loss in Q1

BlackBerry Ltd.'s chief executive says the company's preparations to divide up its business have so far produced millions in savings and put the business on a path to profitability. John Giamatteo told analysts Wednesday that the Waterloo, Ont.
Goaltender Ullmark not hurrying into long-term commitment with Sens

Goaltender Ullmark not hurrying into long-term commitment with Sens

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators believe they’ve solved their goaltending woes by acquiring Linus Ullmark, but unless a contract extension is signed over the summer this coming season will be an extended tryout for both the player and the team.
Was a Toronto byelection a wake-up call on Trudeau's approach to antisemitism?

Was a Toronto byelection a wake-up call on Trudeau's approach to antisemitism?

OTTAWA — An organizer who encouraged Jewish residents to vote against the Liberals in this week's Toronto byelection suggests a rise in antisemitism motivated many to show up at the polls.
S&P/TSX composite closes up as industrial, metal stocks rise in ‘floating pattern’

S&P/TSX composite closes up as industrial, metal stocks rise in ‘floating pattern’

Canada’s main stock index stayed nearly flat Wednesday as shares bobbed along in what one portfolio manager calls a “floating pattern.” The S&P/TSX composite index crept up 5.42 points to 21,793.
Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach facing eight additional charges: police

Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach facing eight additional charges: police

Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach, accused earlier this month of sex-related offences dating back decades, is now facing eight additional charges, police said Wednesday.
Veterans Amy Millar, Mario Deslauriers named to Olympic equestrian jumping team

Veterans Amy Millar, Mario Deslauriers named to Olympic equestrian jumping team

TORONTO — Olympic veterans Amy Millar and Mario Deslauriers were named to Canada's equestrian jumping team for this summer's Paris Games.
Métis musician and TV host Ray St. Germain, dubbed 'Winnipeg's Elvis,' dies at 83

Métis musician and TV host Ray St. Germain, dubbed 'Winnipeg's Elvis,' dies at 83

TORONTO — Ray St. Germain, the singer-songwriter and television personality nicknamed "Winnipeg's Elvis" for his uncanny vocal likeness to the king of rock 'n' roll, has died.
Province seeks much smaller home for temporary Ontario Science Centre

Province seeks much smaller home for temporary Ontario Science Centre

TORONTO — Ontario is searching for a temporary home for the Ontario Science Centre at a fraction of the size of the building the province abruptly closed last week due to structural concerns.
Police identify family of four found dead in rural community near Windsor

Police identify family of four found dead in rural community near Windsor

ESSEX, ONTARIO, CANADA — Police confirmed Wednesday that four people found dead in a rural home in southwestern Ontario last week were members of the same family.
Lawyers looking for thousands of families owed money by Veterans Affairs

Lawyers looking for thousands of families owed money by Veterans Affairs

OTTAWA — Lawyers are trying to get in touch with hundreds of thousands of people who are owed money through a class-action lawsuit against Veterans Affairs.