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S&P/TSX composite down Thursday as tech stocks fall, U.S. stocks mixed

S&P/TSX composite down Thursday as tech stocks fall, U.S. stocks mixed

TORONTO — Losses in technology stocks helped lead Canada's main stock index lower Thursday, while U.S. stock markets were mixed as the Nasdaq was dragged down by the weakness in technology. U.S.
Toronto man charged after woman promised food, shelter was sexually assaulted: police

Toronto man charged after woman promised food, shelter was sexually assaulted: police

TORONTO — Police say a Toronto man is facing charges after a woman who accepted an offer of a place to sleep and shower was allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted.
Rookie Powell to start at quarterback for Ticats versus unbeaten Argos

Rookie Powell to start at quarterback for Ticats versus unbeaten Argos

HAMILTON — Taylor Powell was the definition of calm Thursday. The rookie quarterback will make his first CFL start Friday night when Hamilton (2-3) hosts the archrival Toronto Argonauts (4-0).
Host Ginella Massa departs CBC’s 'Canada Tonight' weeknight news program

Host Ginella Massa departs CBC’s 'Canada Tonight' weeknight news program

TORONTO — Ginella Massa says she is not returning this fall as host of CBC News Network's weeknight show "Canada Tonight with Ginella Massa.

Padres activate RHP Suarez off IL, option knuckleballer Waldron to Triple-A

TORONTO (AP) — Padres right-hander Robert Suarez was activated off the 60-day injured list before Thursday afternoon’s game against the Blue Jays.
Man dead after late-night shooting outside northwest Toronto residence: police

Man dead after late-night shooting outside northwest Toronto residence: police

TORONTO — Police say a man is dead after a shooting in northwest Toronto. Toronto police say officers were called to the Rexdale neighbourhood around 11:40 p.m. Wednesday for reports of a shooting.
Toronto council passes Chow motion to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic

Toronto council passes Chow motion to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic

Toronto city council declared gender-based violence and intimate partner violence an epidemic in the city on Thursday, while calling on Ontario and the federal government to do the same.
Maple Leafs hire Guy Boucher, Mike Van Ryn as assistant coaches

Maple Leafs hire Guy Boucher, Mike Van Ryn as assistant coaches

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Guy Boucher and Mike Van Ryn as assistant coaches, the team announced Thursday. The hirings round out head coach Sheldon Keefe's staff going into the 2023-24 season.
Magna investing US$790 million on Ford electric truck supplier plants in Tennessee

Magna investing US$790 million on Ford electric truck supplier plants in Tennessee

TORONTO — Magna International is investing more than US$790 million in the U.S. to build parts plants that will support Ford electric pickup truck production. The Aurora, Ont., auto-parts giant says it will build two facilities in Stanton, Tenn.
'Pink is life': Demand for all things Barbie spikes ahead of movie debut

'Pink is life': Demand for all things Barbie spikes ahead of movie debut

TORONTO — Few people were more excited than Natasha Philpott when Mattel revealed it had given its blessing for its most prized brand, Barbie, to get the Hollywood treatment almost 65 years after it was born.