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S&P/TSX composite down Monday, U.S. stocks continue to rise

S&P/TSX composite down Monday, U.S. stocks continue to rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower Monday, weighed down by energy stocks as the price of oil fell, while U.S. stock markets rose. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 33.93 points at 25,410.
Ontario passes divisive bill to remove, block certain bike lanes

Ontario passes divisive bill to remove, block certain bike lanes

TORONTO — Ontario passed divisive legislation Monday that will prevent municipalities from adding certain new bike lanes and remove others on three main Toronto roads – a sign, the opposition says, that the premier is too focused on fighting Toronto
Defence Minister Bill Blair "ready to go faster" on spending timeline

Defence Minister Bill Blair "ready to go faster" on spending timeline

OTTAWA — Defence Minister Bill Blair said Monday that he's ready to work with the incoming Donald Trump administration to speed up Canada's timeline to meet its NATO alliance spending targets.
Utah NHL team walks to arena after bus gets stuck in Toronto traffic

Utah NHL team walks to arena after bus gets stuck in Toronto traffic

TORONTO — Utah's NHL team says players were forced to walk to their game against the Maple Leafs after their bus got stuck in Toronto traffic Sunday night.
Drake's Australian tour to begin same date as rival Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl show

Drake's Australian tour to begin same date as rival Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl show

TORONTO — Drake is taking his musical stylings Down Under with a short Australian tour set to kick off on the same date as rival Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime performance.
Long-awaited carbon rebate for businesses being sent earlier than promised

Long-awaited carbon rebate for businesses being sent earlier than promised

OTTAWA — About 600,000 small businesses will start receiving their long-awaited federal carbon rebates today. The federal government has promised to return about $2.
Two people charged in theft of war memorabilia from Royal Canadian Legion in Ontario

Two people charged in theft of war memorabilia from Royal Canadian Legion in Ontario

Provincial police say two people are facing charges after "irreplaceable" war memorabilia and other items were stolen last week from a Royal Canadian Legion in Gravenhurst, Ont.
Ben Mulroney launches radio talk show with Corus Entertainment

Ben Mulroney launches radio talk show with Corus Entertainment

Media personality Ben Mulroney has launched a new radio talk show with Corus Entertainment.
Trudeau directs key adviser to deliver renewed national security strategy

Trudeau directs key adviser to deliver renewed national security strategy

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has directed a top adviser to deliver a renewed national security strategy setting out a framework for Canada’s security, defence and diplomatic posture.
Court filings show what sparked Competition Bureau probe into Leon's, The Brick

Court filings show what sparked Competition Bureau probe into Leon's, The Brick

TORONTO — Court documents are offering a window into what sparked the Competition Bureau's investigation into two of Canada's most prominent furniture retailers.