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Toronto home sales rose in September as buyers took advantage of lower rates, prices

Toronto home sales rose in September as buyers took advantage of lower rates, prices

TORONTO — Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area rose in September as buyers began taking advantage of a more accessible market, said the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board. The region saw 4,996 existing homes sold last month, up 8.
Higher interest rates resulted in 30,000 fewer housing starts last year: CMHC

Higher interest rates resulted in 30,000 fewer housing starts last year: CMHC

OTTAWA — A report by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says higher interest rates decreased housing starts by about 30,000 units last year.
Toronto hospital to open permanent supportive housing apartments for homeless people

Toronto hospital to open permanent supportive housing apartments for homeless people

TORONTO — A new housing project for those who live on the streets and frequently end up in the emergency room is set to welcome its first residents in Toronto this month, supported by one of the largest hospital networks in Canada.
More Ontario school boards in deficit, using reserves: ministry documents

More Ontario school boards in deficit, using reserves: ministry documents

TORONTO — An increasing number of Ontario school boards are reporting deficits and are using or even depleting their reserves, according to internal Ministry of Education briefing documents.
Toronto officer injured after shooting, suspect arrested: police

Toronto officer injured after shooting, suspect arrested: police

TORONTO — A Toronto police officer who was shot and seriously injured is expected to survive, the city's police chief said Wednesday, after gunfire broke out when investigating officers tried to stop a vehicle in a bustling midtown neighbourhood.

John Tolkin, Lewis Morgan and Elias Manoel each score second-half goals as the Red Bulls top Toronto

TORONTO (AP) — John Tolkin, Lewis Morgan and Elias Manoel each scored a goal in the second half and the New York Red Bulls beat Toronto FC 4-1 on Wednesday night.
Canadian Press reporter wins award for reporting on New Brunswick wrongful conviction

Canadian Press reporter wins award for reporting on New Brunswick wrongful conviction

TORONTO — Canadian Press reporter Hina Alam is this year's recipient of Innocence Canada's Tracey Tyler Award in recognition of her reporting on the case of two wrongfully convicted New Brunswick men. Alam's coverage began in a Saint John, N.B.
Diaspora members call for more awareness, protections to fight foreign repression

Diaspora members call for more awareness, protections to fight foreign repression

OTTAWA — Members of targeted diasporas in Canada are calling for greater awareness of the foreign threats they face as well as more robust protections that could save lives.
Public perceptions of banking regulator influenced mortgage decision: OSFI head

Public perceptions of banking regulator influenced mortgage decision: OSFI head

TORONTO — The recent decision by Canada's banking regulator to relax a mortgage stress test rule was shaped in part by concerns about public perception of the agency, said Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions head Peter Routledge.
AWS director wants Canada's AI legislation to mesh with other countries

AWS director wants Canada's AI legislation to mesh with other countries

TORONTO — Amazon Web Services’ director of global artificial intelligence is encouraging Canada not to go it alone when it comes to regulating the technology.