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Ottawa's beleaguered light-rail transit system remained shut down Wednesday after it was abruptly halted during rush hour earlier in the week, causing ongoing disruptions to all who use it.

TORONTO — The next two weeks will shape the Toronto Blue Jays' plan for Major League Baseball's upcoming trade deadline. It's not just that other teams will be deciding their needs in the coming days.

TORONTO — Olivia Chow placed Toronto's asylum seeker shelter crisis at the top of the agenda on Wednesday, securing unanimous approval on a motion to tackle the issue during her first city council meeting as mayor.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,491.17, up 114.60): Royal Bank of Canada. (TSX:RY). Finance. Up 51 cents, or 0.39 per cent, to $130.17 on 12.7 million shares.

TORONTO — A price drop for Canadian phone and internet services last month has some observers optimistic about the downward trend, but industry watchers say there is still a long way to go when it comes to telecom affordability. Consumers paid 14.

TORONTO — Broad-based strength among Canadian equities led by battery metals helped lift Canada's main stock index Wednesday, while U.S. markets also rose.

Toronto residents will be allowed to consume alcohol in a select number of parks in the coming months after city council approved a time-limited pilot program. The pilot project will run from Aug. 2 to Oct.

Toronto's Pearson airport says a staffing boost has significantly improved service, and issues that sparked chaos at Canada's largest airport last summer have been addressed.

TORONTO — The sports-betting industry continues to thrive in Ontario but not nearly as well as online casinos in the province.

Toronto Argonauts tackle Isiah Cage will miss a third straight game with a thigh injury. On Wendesday, the Argos (4-0) listed Cage as being out for their road game Friday night versus the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2-3).