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Female-owned businesses on the rise, but barriers persist: study

Female-owned businesses on the rise, but barriers persist: study

—  20 March 2023

TORONTO — The number of businesses owned by women is on the rise in Canada, but female entrepreneurs…

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

—  20 March 2023

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto…

Luke Schenn settling back into life with Maple Leafs after trade

Luke Schenn settling back into life with Maple Leafs after trade

—  20 March 2023

TORONTO — Luke Schenn entered the home dressing room at Scotiabank Arena last week. He made…

S&P/TSX composite posts gain Monday on energy strength, U.S. markets also rise

—  20 March 2023

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index began the week by posting a gain of more than 130 points,…

Snow plow operators and residents clash in some GTA cities this winter

Snow plow operators and residents clash in some GTA cities this winter

—  20 March 2023

It's been a challenging winter for some snow plow operators and residents in cities across…

Raptors 905 have to win final three games of G League season to make playoffs

Raptors 905 have to win final three games of G League season to make playoffs

—  20 March 2023

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — There are three games left in the regular season for Raptors 905, and…

Finance Minister outlines budget priorities as pre-budget week kicks off

Finance Minister outlines budget priorities as pre-budget week kicks off

—  20 March 2023

OSHAWA, Ont. — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland outlined some of the key government spending…

Creators of Black opera ‘Of The Sea’ on inspiring alternatives to Eurocentric works

Creators of Black opera ‘Of The Sea’ on inspiring alternatives to Eurocentric works

—  20 March 2023

TORONTO — A new Black Canadian opera brings to life a story of resilience, amplified by hopeful…

Women make up one-third of S&P/TSX composite board positions for first time: ISS

Women make up one-third of S&P/TSX composite board positions for first time: ISS

—  20 March 2023

TORONTO — ISS Corporate Solutions, Inc. says for the first time ever women hold one-third…

Ontario to boost penalties for employers who withhold workers’ passports

Ontario to boost penalties for employers who withhold workers’ passports

—  20 March 2023

TORONTO — A new omnibus labour bill introduced Monday in Ontario would slap steep fines on…