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Peel police identify man shot dead in roller rink parking lot

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Police have identified a man who was shot dead outside a roller-skating rink west of Toronto. Peel Regional Police say officers were called to a shooting in the Scooter's Roller Palace parking lot in Mississauga, Ont.
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The music subgenre sadcore finds a new life with a new generation

The music subgenre sadcore finds a new life with a new generation

TORONTO — It's been nearly 40 years since Elton John crooned about the importance of sad songs. But for a new generation facing a new suite of traumas, a new musical genre has emerged: sadcore.
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OHL Roundup: Diaco nets shootout winner as Knights narrowly edge 67's 1-0

LONDON, Ont. — George Diaco scored the shootout winner to lead the London Knights to a 1-0 victory over the Ottawa 67's on Friday.
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Amber Alert issued in Ontario for two 13-year-olds cancelled, kids found safe

TORONTO — Ontario Provincial Police have cancelled an Amber Alert for a boy and a girl. Police the two 13-year-olds have been found safe. They were reported missing earlier Friday night in Alliston, a community in Simcoe County north of Toronto.
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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 (19,947.07, down 22.12 points.) Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ). Energy. Up eight cents, or 0.11 per cent, to $74.65 on 11.
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Information of 360,000 people affected in Ontario COVID-19 vaccine data breach

Information of 360,000 people affected in Ontario COVID-19 vaccine data breach

TORONTO — The Ontario government began notifying about 360,000 people on Friday that their personal information had been part of a COVID-19 vaccine database breach that took place more than a year ago. The breach happened on Nov.
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North American markets slip on U.S. inflation report

North American markets slip on U.S. inflation report

TORONTO — North American stock markets slipped Friday as a new report on U.S. inflation spooked investors. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 22.12 points at 19,947.07. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 305.
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Case of man accused in 1983 cold-case murders put over to next week

Case of man accused in 1983 cold-case murders put over to next week

TORONTO — The case of a man charged in the murders of two Toronto women who were found dead nearly 40 years ago will return to court next week.
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Woman dead in Toronto subway stabbing didn't know attacker; mayor says transit safe

TORONTO — A woman who died after being stabbed on a Toronto subway train did not know her attacker, police said Friday, as the city's mayor looked to reassure the public about the safety of the transit system.
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Deepa Mehta directs story of Detroit fashion designer in 'Little America' Season 2

Deepa Mehta directs story of Detroit fashion designer in 'Little America' Season 2

TORONTO — In the first episode of the new season of "Little America" director Deepa Mehta guides a story that touches on the pressures some children of immigrant families feel to fit into traditional definitions of success.
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