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'The worst possible system:' Critics call for reforms to Toronto's mayoral election

'The worst possible system:' Critics call for reforms to Toronto's mayoral election

TORONTO — When Torontonians enter the polling booth on June 26 to elect a new mayor, they will stare down a ballot with 102 candidates before marking a single vote.
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Mike Weir impresses at RBC Canadian Open with solid showing

Mike Weir impresses at RBC Canadian Open with solid showing

TORONTO — Mike Weir turned back the clock at this year's RBC Canadian Open. He also continued to have a keen eye on the country's heavy hitters with a big event looming large. The 53-year-old from Brights Grove, Ont.
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Canada's Nick Taylor wins RBC Canadian Open in a playoff to end 69-year drought

Canada's Nick Taylor wins RBC Canadian Open in a playoff to end 69-year drought

TORONTO — As Nick Taylor's 72-foot eagle putt dropped to win the RBC Canadian Open a who's who of Canadian golf charged the green with bottles of champagne to spray him.
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Nick Taylor wins at home in Canada, Stricker at home in Wisconsin

Nick Taylor wins at home in Canada, Stricker at home in Wisconsin

TORONTO (AP) — Nick Taylor became the first Canadian in 69 years to win his national open, holing a 72-foot eagle putt on the fourth playoff hole to beat Tommy Fleetwood in the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday.
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Biggio's homer leads Blue Jays in 7-6 comeback win over Twins, avoid series sweep

Biggio's homer leads Blue Jays in 7-6 comeback win over Twins, avoid series sweep

Toronto Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman cracked a couple of superstitious cold ones and found himself off the hook for an uncommonly sloppy outing on Sunday.
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San Diego Legion scores 43 points in second half to thump Toronto Arrows 50-17

San Diego Legion scores 43 points in second half to thump Toronto Arrows 50-17

TORONTO — The league-leading San Diego Legion scored 43 unanswered points in the second half to thump the Toronto Arrows 50-17 Sunday, extending their record win streak to 12 in Major League Rugby play.
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Biggio HR helps Blue Jays overcome 5-run deficit, beat Twins 7-6, avoid sweep

TORONTO (AP) — Cavan Biggio hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-6 Sunday and avoid a three-game sweep.
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Ontario police investigate deaths of boater, volunteer who tried to help with rescue

Ontario police investigate deaths of boater, volunteer who tried to help with rescue

BAYFIELD, Ont. — Ontario Provincial Police say they're investigating the deaths of both a central Ontario boater and a volunteer who tried to help with a rescue effort.
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Man dead, woman in critical condition after shooting in St. Catharines, Ont.

Man dead, woman in critical condition after shooting in St. Catharines, Ont.

SAINT CATHARINES, Ont. — Niagara Regional Police say they're looking for a suspect in a shooting that left one man dead and sent a woman to hospital in critical condition. They say they were first called to the scene in St. Catharines, Ont.
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SIU launches probe after man shoots himself in Tay Township parking lot

SIU launches probe after man shoots himself in Tay Township parking lot

Ontario's police watchdog says it's investigating the death of a 55-year-old man in Tay Township.
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