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S&P/TSX composite down nearly 250 points, U.S. stock markets also fall

S&P/TSX composite down nearly 250 points, U.S. stock markets also fall

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.
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McIntosh sets another record, Kharun also wins gold at short-course championships

McIntosh sets another record, Kharun also wins gold at short-course championships

BUDAPEST — Canadian swimming star Summer McIntosh smashed another short-course world record with a dominant victory in the women's 200-metre butterfly at the world championships on Thursday.
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Montreal's Queen Elizabeth hotel to close over holidays amid labour dispute

Montreal's Queen Elizabeth hotel to close over holidays amid labour dispute

MONTREAL — Quebec’s largest hotel will close over the holidays due to an ongoing labour dispute. The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel says it will close its doors temporarily, starting Dec.
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Trump brushes off Ford's threat to cut Ontario's electricity exports to U.S. states

Trump brushes off Ford's threat to cut Ontario's electricity exports to U.S. states

OTTAWA — Incoming U.S. president Donald Trump is brushing off Ontario's threat to restrict electricity exports in retaliation for sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods.
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Stock market today: Wall Street drifts lower after weak signals on the economy

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts lower after weak signals on the economy

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes drifted lower following some potentially discouraging data on the economy. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% Thursday, its third loss in the last four days. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.
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Grant will provide skills training, housing in rural Simcoe County

Grant will provide skills training, housing in rural Simcoe County

Camphill Communities Ontario receives $280K grant from United Way Simcoe Muskoka
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Veteran jockey Justin Stein retires again, this time to become horse-racing steward

Veteran jockey Justin Stein retires again, this time to become horse-racing steward

TORONTO — This time, it feels right for Justin Stein to hang up his tack. The veteran jockey is retiring after 19 seasons riding thoroughbreds.
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Toronto FC sees pace and potential in newly acquired Brazilian winger Thiago Andrade

Toronto FC sees pace and potential in newly acquired Brazilian winger Thiago Andrade

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.
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Israeli strike in Gaza kills 25 people as US makes new push for a ceasefire

Israeli strike in Gaza kills 25 people as US makes new push for a ceasefire

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli airstrike hit the central Gaza Strip on Thursday, killing at least 25 Palestinians and wounding dozens more, Palestinian medics said, just hours after President Joe Biden’s national security adviser raised
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Vancouver Island First Nation whose ex-chief met Capt. Cook files claim against B.C.

Vancouver Island First Nation whose ex-chief met Capt. Cook files claim against B.C.

VICTORIA — A Vancouver Island First Nation whose people were the first to greet European explorers in the region almost 250 years ago is taking British Columbia to court, seeking title to their traditional territories and financial compensation.
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