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Four Ontario school boards sue Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok

TORONTO — Four of Ontario's largest school boards are suing the parent companies of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok alleging the social media platforms are disrupting student learning.
Ontario spending $310K on new 'communications centre'; critics say will limit access

Ontario spending $310K on new 'communications centre'; critics say will limit access

TORONTO — The Ontario government is spending about $310,000 on a new space for press conferences, which opposition parties say duplicates a room that already exists at the legislature and will mean less access for the media.
Knicks cruise past Raptors 145-101 in most lopsided home loss in Toronto's history

Knicks cruise past Raptors 145-101 in most lopsided home loss in Toronto's history

TORONTO — Rookie forward Gradey Dick is proving he can score in the NBA, but he'd be happier if his Toronto Raptors could get a win.
Windsor Spitfires win lottery for first pick in Ontario Hockey League draft

Windsor Spitfires win lottery for first pick in Ontario Hockey League draft

WINDSOR, Ont. — The Windsor Spitfires will have the first pick in next month's Ontario Hockey League draft. The Spitfires won Wednesday's draft lottery to earn the first overall selection for the first time since 1976.

Knicks' Mitchell Robinson returns after 50-game absence because of left ankle injury

TORONTO (AP) — New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson returned to the court Wednesday night against the Toronto Raptors, his first action since a left ankle injury in December sidelined him for 50 games.
Town of Huntsville confirms it was hit by ransomware attack

Town of Huntsville confirms it was hit by ransomware attack

HUNTSVILLE, ONT. — A town in Ontario's Muskoka region has shared more details about a cybersecurity incident earlier this month.
Capitals defenceman Ethan Bear enters NHL/NHLPA assistance program

Capitals defenceman Ethan Bear enters NHL/NHLPA assistance program

TORONTO — Washington Capitals defenceman Ethan Bear is entering the NHL and NHL Players’ Association's joint assistance program and will be unavailable to the club for an indefinite period.
Ontario international student permits to go to in-demand areas

Ontario international student permits to go to in-demand areas

TORONTO — Ontario will prioritize its newly reduced number of international undergraduate student study permits to post-secondary institutions that offer in-demand programs such as in the skilled trades, child care and health care, the province said

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (22,107.08, up 194.56 points): Argonaut Gold Inc. (TSX:AR). Mining. Up 10 cents, or 31.67 per cent, to 39.5 cents on 35.
S&P/TSX composite up nearly 200 points Wednesday, U.S. markets also rise

S&P/TSX composite up nearly 200 points Wednesday, U.S. markets also rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained almost 200 points Wednesday on broad-based strength led by base metals and industrials, while U.S. markets also rose, led by a 1.2 per cent gain on the Dow. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 194.