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Canada Jetlines pauses domestic routes, plans to resume in the fall

Canada Jetlines pauses domestic routes, plans to resume in the fall

TORONTO — Canada Jetlines has pressed pause on its domestic routes as the upstart airline refocuses its efforts on sun destinations and leasing its planes, but says it plans to resume in-country flights come fall.
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iGo reports robust first year for Ontario's open sports-betting market

iGo reports robust first year for Ontario's open sports-betting market

TORONTO — In just a year, it seems Ontario has established itself as one of North America's top igaming jurisdictions. iGaming Ontario (iGo) announced Tuesday — the fledgling market's first anniversary — the province delivered "about $35.
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Ottawa People's Commission recommends change to rebuild trust after 'Freedom Convoy'

Ottawa People's Commission recommends change to rebuild trust after 'Freedom Convoy'

A community-based group that has been looking into the effects of last year's "Freedom Convoy" protests says all three levels of government should offer meaningful apologies and compensation to Ottawa residents for the harms they suffered.
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Ontario NDP urges legal protections for drag performances

Ontario NDP urges legal protections for drag performances

TORONTO — Ontario's NDP urged the government Tuesday to create community safety zones that would protect drag artists and LGBTQ communities from harassment and intimidation at their performances.
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Maple Leafs goaltender Matt Murray out day-to-day with head injury

Maple Leafs goaltender Matt Murray out day-to-day with head injury

TORONTO — Matt Murray is back on the sidelines. Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe announced Tuesday the oft-injured Toronto goaltender is out day-to-day with a head injury.
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Michael Cera to appear in 'Barbie' movie as discontinued character Allan

Michael Cera to appear in 'Barbie' movie as discontinued character Allan

TORONTO — Lovable loser Michael Cera is getting dolled up for the new "Barbie" movie, in which he'll portray a discontinued and long-forgotten character in the toy line. The Brampton, Ont.
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Ontario under weather warnings with possible ice storm in east, snow across north

Ontario under weather warnings with possible ice storm in east, snow across north

Parts of Ontario are under freezing rain and winter storm warnings with Environment Canada forecasting a possible major ice storm in the east.
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Auto sales rise 3.7 per cent in March from a year earlier

Auto sales rise 3.7 per cent in March from a year earlier

TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. says auto sales rose 3.7 per cent in March from a year earlier for a fifth month in a row of gains.
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UConn's men's basketball victory caps a wild March Madness NCAA tournament

TORONTO — The overwhelming favourite among Proline Plus customers is the NCAA men's basketball champion. Fourth-seeded UConn capped a wild March Madness by downing fifth-seeded San Diego State 76-59 on Monday night to capture the NCAA title.
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Canada's national office vacancy rate hit an all-time high in Q1: CBRE

Canada's national office vacancy rate hit an all-time high in Q1: CBRE

TORONTO — CBRE says Canada’s national office vacancy rate hit an all-time high in the first quarter of the year. The real estate firm says the country's overall office vacancy rate amounted to 17.7 per cent, while downtown office vacancies sat at 18.
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