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TORONTO — The union representing Metrolinx's GO Transit bus drivers and other workers says its members have voted in favour of an Oct. 31 strike deadline if a deal isn't reached with their employer.

TORONTO — CBC Radio host Terry O'Reilly is among the finalists for the National Business Book Award.

TORONTO — The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TGOD) has signed a deal to merge with BZAM Holdings, a privately owned cannabis company.

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Loblaw Companies Ltd. is raising the supply chain handling fees it charges suppliers of its grocery and drugstores. In a letter to suppliers dated Oct.

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors welcome the Cleveland Cavaliers to Scotiabank Arena for their regular-season opener tonight.

TORONTO — The Toronto Police Service says they have made an arrest after a suspect inside a home shot at officers. Police said on Twitter late Tuesday that there was no further threat to public safety.

TORONTO — Canadian international prop Tyler Rowland is coming back for a fourth season with the Toronto Arrows.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (18,798.18, up 177.16 points): Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY). Financials. Up 62 cents, or 0.5 per cent, to $124.20 on 7.8 million shares.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed up more than 175 points, alongside gains in the U.S. markets, ahead of Canadian inflation data due out on Wednesday. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 177.16 points at 18,798.18.

If you think the fall colours have been particularly stunning across Ontario recently, you're not alone – experts say the foliage this season is more vibrant than in recent years thanks largely to specific weather patterns.