Ontario News

MONCTON, N.B. — Experts are preparing for the massive, messy task of removing multiple dead whales from the sea for necropsies as they investigate at least six mysterious whale deaths in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

SYDNEY, N.S. — As a Cape Breton community struggles with a string of recent teen suicides, a vigil is being organized to give youth in the region hope and resources, organizers say.

TORONTO — The Toronto Star is laying off 30 employees as it shutters its Star Touch tablet app — a multi-million dollar bet on bringing in younger readership that failed to meet management expectations.

BOYLE, Alta. — Edmonton fighter Tim Hague, who died after getting knocked out in the second round of a boxing match earlier this month, was remembered as a devoted father during a celebration of life service in his hometown of Boyle, Alta.

TORONTO — Canadian smash "Come From Away" won four prizes at the Dora Mavor Moore Awards on Monday, including best production in the musical theatre category.

TORONTO — Disappointing news for fans of the legendary "Queen of Soul." Aretha Franklin has pulled out of a scheduled Canada Day concert at Toronto's Sony Centre for the Performing Arts due to health issues.

TORONTO — Ontario is promising to clamp down on online ticket scalping, a source of frustration and anger for fans who have often been unable to secure tickets to their favourite sport or music events.

TORONTO — Dominic Ardonato doesn't see much reason to celebrate Canada's 150th birthday. The retired high school teacher complains about a disappointing economy, racial divides, and political squabbles that dominate his life in Montreal.

SMITHS FALLS, Ont. — Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) saw its fourth-quarter net loss quadruple to $21.1 million as expenses rose sharply.

TORONTO — Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CRJ.B) had a $66.7-million profit in its third quarter, as last year's acquisition of the Global TV network and a host of specialty channels helped boost revenue. The Toronto-based company had $461.