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Grant for emerging comics created in the name of late comedian Nick Nemeroff

Grant for emerging comics created in the name of late comedian Nick Nemeroff

TORONTO — A new grant for emerging comics has been created in the name of late comedian Nick Nemeroff. The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television says the Misdirect: the Nick Nemeroff Comedy Grant will bestow $10,000 cash.
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Fox News shouldn't air in Canada despite Tucker Carlson ouster, LGBTQ group argues

Fox News shouldn't air in Canada despite Tucker Carlson ouster, LGBTQ group argues

TORONTO — An advocacy group that wants the CRTC to ban Fox News says the network's "abusive content" extends beyond its divisive personalities such as recently fired host Tucker Carlson.
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Ontario to have $22.6B in 'excess funds' to be used on programs or debt, FAO says

Ontario to have $22.6B in 'excess funds' to be used on programs or debt, FAO says

TORONTO — Ontario's budget watchdog says a look at the province's spending plan shows there will be $22.6 billion in "excess funds" over the next few years.
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RCMP says trafficking victims in London, Ont., ring held in 'inhumane conditions'

RCMP says trafficking victims in London, Ont., ring held in 'inhumane conditions'

The RCMP says the victims of an alleged human trafficking operation in London, Ont., were held in conditions that "bordered on inhumane.
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ChatGPT transformative because it was widely accessible: Zilis

ChatGPT transformative because it was widely accessible: Zilis

TORONTO — A former OpenAI board member says it's the interactive nature of ChatGPT that has made artificial intelligence accessible to a wide audience in a meaningful way.
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Bunge and Viterra sign merger agreement to create global agribusiness

Bunge and Viterra sign merger agreement to create global agribusiness

TORONTO — U.S. company Bunge Ltd. has signed a deal to merge with Viterra Ltd., which is owned by Glencore, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and B.C. Investment Management Corp.
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Toronto Six re-sign defender Kati Tabin to two-year, $220K contract

Toronto Six re-sign defender Kati Tabin to two-year, $220K contract

TORONTO — The Toronto Six have re-signed defender Kati Tabin to a two-year, US$220,000 contract through the 2024-25 Premier Hockey Federation season.
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TTC says safety measures working, but data shows passenger satisfaction down

TTC says safety measures working, but data shows passenger satisfaction down

TORONTO — Data released by the Toronto Transit Commission on Monday indicated security incidents involving passengers were decreasing, although satisfaction with personal safety was also down. The TTC said the rate of reported offences stood at 1.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,921.31, up 29.25): Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ). Energy. Down $1.80, or 2.39 per cent, to $73.47 on 14.9 million shares.
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S&P/TSX composite ekes out gain despite oil below US$70 a barrel, U.S. stocks higher

S&P/TSX composite ekes out gain despite oil below US$70 a barrel, U.S. stocks higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index eked out a small gain Wednesday despite losses in the energy sector as oil fell below US$70 a barrel, while U.S. markets rose as investors anticipate the upcoming central bank interest rate decision.
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