Ontario News

TORONTO — Canada's largest main stock index capped off Friday with a modest loss, as the loonie gained ground on the U.S. dollar. The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index shed 20.17 points to 15,055.99.

A Canadian has won a competition for the world's best bartender. Kaitlyn Stewart took top honours at the World Class Bartender of the Year competition in Mexico City this week.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks are looking to do something they haven't done all season – win two straight games. Ottawa (2-6-1) picked up just its second victory of the season last week as they beat the winless Hamilton Tiger-Cats 37-18.

KELOWNA, B.C. — Officials say they were making progress Friday on a wildfire that was burning out of control east of Kelowna, B.C.

Highlights from the news file for Friday, Aug. 25 ——— OFFICIALS WORRIED ABOUT BIGGER SPIKE IN ASYLUM SEEKERS: Canadian and American officials are worried that, in terms of asylum seekers, they haven't seen anything yet.

CALGARY — A leader in Calgary's LGBTQ community says politicians from Alberta's new conservative party are welcome to watch next weekend's Pride parade, but must do more than voice support to formally participate.

TORONTO — Hollywood's cruel summer of box-office flops has Cineplex hoping to reel in elusive audiences with a cheap movie ticket offer.

TORONTO — Aecon Group Inc.'s (TSX:ARE) stock price has soared after the Canadian construction firm confirmed it has engaged BMO Capital Markets and TD Securities to look into a possible sale of the company.

HAMILTON — The biggest challenge June Jones faces as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' new head coach is repairing the club's battered psyche.

TORONTO — Sean McEwen is looking forward to mixing a little pleasure with business this weekend to Calgary.