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Striking York University workers reach tentative agreement with employer: union

Striking York University workers reach tentative agreement with employer: union

TORONTO — The union representing about 3,000 striking academic workers at York University reached a tentative deal with the post-secondary institution Sunday night, marking a potential end to a labour disruption that has gone on for nearly two months
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Insurance is high on frequently stolen vehicles. Here's how to reduce your premiums

Insurance is high on frequently stolen vehicles. Here's how to reduce your premiums

TORONTO — Looking for a break on car insurance premiums is often top of mind for drivers. And finding ways to reduce that figure is especially important now, when rampant thefts have led to higher insurance costs.
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Coles-Lyster, Wammes, Genest shine at Nations Cup at UCI Track Nations Cup

Coles-Lyster, Wammes, Genest shine at Nations Cup at UCI Track Nations Cup

MILTON, Ont. — Canadian Maggie Coles-Lyster, riding for the Switzerland-based Roland Cycling team, finished sixth overall on Sunday in the Women's Omnium points race at the Tissot UCI Track Nations Cup. Coles-Lyster, born in Maple Ridge, B.C.
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OHL roundup: Generals march past 67's 6-1, take 2-0 series lead

OSHAWA, Ont. — Beckett Sennecke scored twice, Rasmus Kumpulainen and Luca D'Amato each chipped in with two assists, and the Oshawa Generals beat the visiting Ottawa 67's 6-1 in Ontario Hockey League playoff action on Sunday.
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Justin Turner goes 3 for 4, drives in three runs as Blue Jays shut out Rockies 5-0

Justin Turner goes 3 for 4, drives in three runs as Blue Jays shut out Rockies 5-0

TORONTO — Justin Turner was signed by the Blue Jays in the off-season to add a reliable bat and experience to Toronto's clubhouse. He's delivered on both so far, but he believes the best is yet to come.
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Canada's Gushue and Switzerland's Tirinzoni claim titles at Players' Championship

Canada's Gushue and Switzerland's Tirinzoni claim titles at Players' Championship

TORONTO — Canada's Brad Gushue beat top-ranked Joel Retornaz of Italy 7-6 on Sunday to win the Princess Auto Players' Championship.
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Hundreds still in the dark in Ontario after high winds cause widespread outages

Hundreds still in the dark in Ontario after high winds cause widespread outages

TORONTO — Hydro One says it's still working to restore power to hundreds of customers in Ontario after high winds hit the province on Friday and Saturday.
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Justin Turner gets 3 RBIs, Blue Jays hold Rockies to 2 hits in 5-0 victory

TORONTO (AP) — José Berríos and two relievers combined on a two-hitter, Justin Turner had three hits and three RBIs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Colorado Rockies 5-0 on Sunday for their second shutout victory of the season.
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Gildan update Gildan Activewear Inc. chief executive Vince Tyra will present an investor update on Monday, marking his first 90 days in the job.
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Red Wings top Maple Leafs in OT; Auston Matthews scores 69th goal of the season

Red Wings top Maple Leafs in OT; Auston Matthews scores 69th goal of the season

TORONTO — Auston Matthews moved closer to a milestone that has gone untouched for more than 30 years. Dylan Larkin and his teammates are fine with that — they secured two priceless points in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
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