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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,758.34, up 17.90 points): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up 22 cents, or 0.5 per cent, to $44.13 on 12.8 million shares.
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Advocates say Toronto warming centres at capacity as extreme cold grips the province

Advocates say Toronto warming centres at capacity as extreme cold grips the province

TORONTO — Extreme cold gripped much of Ontario on Friday, prompting warnings from Environment Canada, while homeless advocates said warming centres in Toronto were at capacity during the frigid conditions.
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S&P/TSX composite notches slight gain, U.S. stock markets down on strong jobs data

S&P/TSX composite notches slight gain, U.S. stock markets down on strong jobs data

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index managed a slight gain on a day that saw markets swing notably following the release of better-than-expected jobs data in the U.S., which left markets in the U.S.
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Toronto police issue arrest warrant in death of former CBC journalist

Toronto police issue arrest warrant in death of former CBC journalist

Toronto police have identified a suspect in the random assault that killed longtime CBC producer Michael Finlay, an investigator with the force said Friday as he pleaded with the wanted man to turn himself in. Det.
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Ontario teen seeks apology after school board cancels visit from drag performers

Ontario teen seeks apology after school board cancels visit from drag performers

A teen in northern Ontario is seeking an apology from his school board after it cancelled an event featuring drag performers who are travelling to Canadian schools with the aim of educating students and uplifting LGBTQ youth.
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Drake, Justin Bieber and the Canadians behind recent pop hits head to Grammys

Drake, Justin Bieber and the Canadians behind recent pop hits head to Grammys

TORONTO — Several Canadians could leave the Grammy Awards with an armful of trophies on Sunday, but most of them aren't household names.
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Paramedics owed back pay after Bill 124 ruled unconstitutional, arbitrator says

Paramedics owed back pay after Bill 124 ruled unconstitutional, arbitrator says

TORONTO — Ontario's air ambulance service must give its paramedics retroactive pay after wage restraint legislation known as Bill 124 was struck down, an arbitrator has ruled.
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Councillors vote down controversial proposed tobogganing ban in Oshawa, Ont.

Councillors vote down controversial proposed tobogganing ban in Oshawa, Ont.

A proposal to ban tobogganing at all but two municipal parks in a city east of Toronto was voted down after a lengthy council debate and a wave of public pushback. City staff in Oshawa, Ont.
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'Alice Darling' shows complexity of female friendships and how they provide salvation

'Alice Darling' shows complexity of female friendships and how they provide salvation

TORONTO — When it comes to female friendships, Anna Kendrick says the mutual respect and energy of a close friend group can be a source of great strength.
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TRREB sees GTA home prices flatten, but realtors detect return of market activity

TRREB sees GTA home prices flatten, but realtors detect return of market activity

TORONTO — The Greater Toronto Area's real estate board saw home prices plateau in January after being in free fall and depressing sales since spring, but brokers see a return to activity already taking shape.
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