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Small business confidence plummets amid high debt, climbing interest rates: CFIB

Small business confidence plummets amid high debt, climbing interest rates: CFIB

TORONTO — New research suggests small business confidence in Canada took a nosedive in October, dropping to levels not recorded since early in the pandemic.
Metrolinx says threatened strike averted as tentative offer to be presented to union

Metrolinx says threatened strike averted as tentative offer to be presented to union

TORONTO — Metrolinx says a threatened strike by some GO Transit workers has been averted as the union presents a tentative offer to its members.
Andy Kim lines up Metric, the Sadies, Broken Social Scene for Christmas fundraiser

Andy Kim lines up Metric, the Sadies, Broken Social Scene for Christmas fundraiser

TORONTO — Canadian rock band Metric, the Sadies and Broken Social Scene will ring in the holidays at this year's Andy Kim Christmas charity concert.
Siakam has 20 points, 13 assists and Raptors beat struggling 76ers 119-109

Siakam has 20 points, 13 assists and Raptors beat struggling 76ers 119-109

TORONTO — For an early six-minute stretch of Wednesday's win, Pascal Siakam couldn't miss. He scored four consecutive wide-open three-pointers over former Raptor P.J.
Gymnasts repeat calls to sport minister for investigation into toxic culture of abuse

Gymnasts repeat calls to sport minister for investigation into toxic culture of abuse

TORONTO — Seven months after they first appealed to the federal government for an independent investigation into their sport, more than 500 current and former gymnasts are repeating their call to action.
Arson suspected as police vehicles, ambulance torched in B.C. fire

Arson suspected as police vehicles, ambulance torched in B.C. fire

SMITHERS, B.C. — RCMP say four RCMP vehicles and an ambulance were significantly damaged or destroyed in what appears to be a deliberately set fire outside a hotel in Smithers, B.C. Cpl.
TMX Group sees third-quarter profit gains as acquisitions drive up revenue

TMX Group sees third-quarter profit gains as acquisitions drive up revenue

TORONTO — TMX Group Inc. saw its revenue and earnings go up in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last year and announcing a dividend of 83 cents per common share Wednesday.

Raptors president Ujiri fined US$35k after incident with official in game in Miami

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri has been fined US$35,000 for approaching the scorer's table and directing inappropriate remarks toward a game official.
Association of Municipalities of Ontario worries about housing bill impact

Association of Municipalities of Ontario worries about housing bill impact

TORONTO — Ontario municipalities are concerned that parts of the province's new housing legislation may actually hamper growth and download excessive burdens to them and their taxpayers.
CHEO reports unprecedented demand, surge in respiratory illness

CHEO reports unprecedented demand, surge in respiratory illness

A major Ottawa pediatric hospital said Wednesday it's contending with an "unprecedented surge in demand" as it reports a spike in cases of a common respiratory virus that is striking earlier than usual in the year.