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Man charged with arson, murder after fire at King Township restaurant

Man charged with arson, murder after fire at King Township restaurant

Police say a 22-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder and arson after a person was found dead at the site of a restaurant fire north of Toronto.
Tariffs spell opportunity for Cargojet, co-CEOs say

Tariffs spell opportunity for Cargojet, co-CEOs say

Cargojet Inc. could benefit from the tariff threat looming over North America by seizing on the new supply routes opened up by a trade war, its top executives say.
Court grants sale of retailers Ricki's, Cleo to owner of Toys 'R' Us and HMV

Court grants sale of retailers Ricki's, Cleo to owner of Toys 'R' Us and HMV

TORONTO — An Ontario court has granted Comark Holdings Inc. approval to sell its Ricki’s and Cleo banners to the owner of Toys “R” Us Canada and HMV and laid the groundwork for the ailing company to off-load its Bootlegger brand.
Antonine Maillet, author and proud raconteur of the Acadian people, dead at 95

Antonine Maillet, author and proud raconteur of the Acadian people, dead at 95

MONTREAL — Antonine Maillet — novelist, playwright, and proud Acadian — has died at the age of 95. Her publisher, Leméac, announced the news Monday on social media, saying the author had died overnight at her home in Montreal.
Home sales dented by tariff worries in January as listings surge: CREA

Home sales dented by tariff worries in January as listings surge: CREA

Tariff uncertainty put downward pressure on home resales in January while total listings saw one of the biggest spikes in decades, said the Canadian Real Estate Association on Tuesday. Sales were down 3.
From farms to bakeries, egg shortages and price hikes are challenging small businesses

From farms to bakeries, egg shortages and price hikes are challenging small businesses

NEW YORK (AP) — Small business owners that rely on eggs for their products are facing sticker shock because the usually reliable staple is in short supply. Avian flu is forcing farmers to slaughter millions of chickens a month, causing U.S.
Brazil to join OPEC+, group of major oil-exporting nations

Brazil to join OPEC+, group of major oil-exporting nations

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil’s government on Tuesday approved joining OPEC+, a group of major oil-exporting nations, signaling the country's evolution into a major oil state just nine months ahead of hosting the United Nations' annual climate summi
Highlights from Nova Scotia's 2025-26 provincial budget

Highlights from Nova Scotia's 2025-26 provincial budget

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Finance Minister John Lohr has tabled the province's budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which includes tax cuts and measures to protect the economy if U. S.
Set your shopping calendar to off-season for big savings: experts

Set your shopping calendar to off-season for big savings: experts

Just buy everything very, very late. For shoppers wanting to reap big savings, experts suggest developing a shopping calendar to catch off-season prices.
Toronto Tech Week to launch later this year with backing from city, Shopify, Google

Toronto Tech Week to launch later this year with backing from city, Shopify, Google

TORONTO — A Toronto non-profit is launching a tech week for the city, filling a hole created by the recent departure of the annual Collision conference.