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Noah Cowan, former co-director of the Toronto International Film Festival, dead at 55

Noah Cowan, former co-director of the Toronto International Film Festival, dead at 55

TORONTO — Noah Cowan, former co-director of the Toronto International Film Festival, has died at the age of 55. Cowan's publicist said he was diagnosed with glioblastoma in December 2021 and died Wednesday in Los Angeles.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,700.50, up 100.90 points): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up $1.74, or 3.92 per cent, to $46.09 on 13.9 million shares.
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Toronto adding more police on public transit following violence and budget criticism

Toronto adding more police on public transit following violence and budget criticism

Toronto police are increasing their presence on city transit in light of recent violence, the force's chief said Thursday, despite criticism that more officers would not address deteriorating social conditions that could be at the root of the situati
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S&P/TSX composite closes up along with U.S. markets after economic report

S&P/TSX composite closes up along with U.S. markets after economic report

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index made a turnaround from early losses to end up Thursday along with U.S. markets as data showed continued resilience in the U.S. economy.
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Maple Leafs captain John Tavares on the cusp of 1,000th NHL game

Maple Leafs captain John Tavares on the cusp of 1,000th NHL game

TORONTO — John Tavares was asked if there's more for him to give as he inched closer to a career milestone. "Absolutely," the Toronto Maple Leafs captain replied bluntly. "Absolutely." It's not hard to see why he's so convinced.
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Rent prices grew at record pace in 2022 as Canada saw lowest vacancy rate in decades

Rent prices grew at record pace in 2022 as Canada saw lowest vacancy rate in decades

TORONTO — Rent prices in Canada grew at a record pace last year as the country saw the lowest vacancy rate since 2001, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. said.
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Southern Ontario digs out after winter storm that brought significant snow

Southern Ontario digs out after winter storm that brought significant snow

Much of southern Ontario dug out from a major winter storm on Thursday as the weather system moved on to the easternmost parts of the province, bringing heavy snow to some areas.
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Ottawa appoints special representative to combat Islamophobia

Ottawa appoints special representative to combat Islamophobia

TORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the appointment of Canada’s first special representative to combat Islamophobia on Thursday, calling it an “important step” in the country's fight against anti-Muslim hatred.
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Ontario's sports-betting industry experienced boost in third fiscal quarter

Ontario's sports-betting industry experienced boost in third fiscal quarter

TORONTO — Ontario's fledgling sports-betting market continues to flourish in its first year of operation.
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Ontario through worst of respiratory virus season, chief medical officer says

Ontario through worst of respiratory virus season, chief medical officer says

TORONTO — Ontario is through the worst of the respiratory virus season, with the three major viral threats on the decline, though a more transmissible variant of COVID-19 may lead to a "smaller" spring wave, the province's top doctor said Thursday.
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