Ontario News

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose almost 100 points Thursday, led by gains in energy and financial stocks, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 94.32 points at 19,913.17.

TORONTO — As Canadians face a potential further decline in local news coverage by legacy media outlets, industry watchers hope independent and non-profit companies can fill the void.

TORONTO (AP) — Catcher Alejandro Kirk was activated from the 10-day injured list Thursday by the Toronto Blue Jays, who optioned catcher Tyler Heineman to Triple-A Buffalo. An All-Star last year, Kirk is batting .

TORONTO — The chief business officer at Google's artificial intelligence research lab says the world is having a "eureka moment" around artificial intelligence, but we have to be responsible with the technology.

TORONTO — Catcher Alejandro Kirk has returned from the Toronto Blue Jays 10-day injured list. Kirk had been out with a left hand laceration after being hit by a pitch.

TORONTO — Digital giant Meta is terminating the contract for a fellowship program that supports the hiring of a limited number of emerging journalists at newswire service The Canadian Press The move comes amid fallout from the federal government's On

TORONTO — Canadians looking for a little extra help on mortgage payments may be surprised to learn about one possibility: loyalty points.

BARRIE, Ont. — Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones says there will be more than 300 new spaces in paramedic programs at provincial colleges this year.

BRANTFORD, Ont. — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Mitsui High-tec is investing more than $100 million to expand manufacturing operations in southwestern Ontario that produce a component needed for electric vehicles.

TORONTO — TerrAscend Corp. says it will be listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange next week. The Toronto-based cannabis company says its common shares will begin trading on the exchange under the TSND ticker on July 4.