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OHL roundup: Lavoie unleashes offence, Bulldogs beat Frontenacs 5-3

BRANTFORD, Ont. — Zakary Lavoie scored twice, Florian Xhekay had a goal and two assists, and the Brantford Bulldogs edged the visiting Kingston Frontenacs 5-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Saturday at the Brantford Civic Centre.
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Trudeau meets Italian PM Meloni in Toronto, pair agrees to 'roadmap' for cooperation

Trudeau meets Italian PM Meloni in Toronto, pair agrees to 'roadmap' for cooperation

TORONTO — A reception meant to cap off a day of meetings between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Italian counterpart was abruptly cancelled on Saturday after protesters blocked entrances to the venue and kept key figures, including the guests o
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Former Newcastle midfielder Matty Longstaff looks forward to new start with TFC

Former Newcastle midfielder Matty Longstaff looks forward to new start with TFC

TORONTO — Just 23, Matty Longstaff arrives at Toronto FC with some memorable markers already on his footballing resume.
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Toronto police charge officer with assault and unlawful confinement

Toronto police charge officer with assault and unlawful confinement

TORONTO — The Toronto Police Service says one of its officers has been charged with assault and unlawful confinement. Const. Mustafa Safari was arrested Saturday following an alleged incident in late November.
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Watchdog investigating after officers shoot, kill man at home in Oakville, Ont.

Watchdog investigating after officers shoot, kill man at home in Oakville, Ont.

OAKVILLE — Ontario's police watchdog says it has launched an investigation after a man was allegedly shot and killed by police at a home in Oakville, Ont.
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Raptors star Scottie Barnes out indefinitely with broken middle finger on left hand

Raptors star Scottie Barnes out indefinitely with broken middle finger on left hand

TORONTO (AP) — Raptors star Scottie Barnes will be sidelined indefinitely after he broke the middle finger on his left hand during the first half of Friday night’s loss to Golden State. Barnes won the NBA Rookie of the Year award in 2022.
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OHL roundup: Rehkopf paces Rangers to 4-3 OT win over Knights

KITCHENER, Ont. — Carson Rehkopf's second goal of the night, scored 46 seconds into overtime, lifted the Kitchener Rangers past the visiting London Knights 4-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Friday.
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Curry powers Warriors past Raptors 120-105; Toronto loses all-star Barnes to injury

Curry powers Warriors past Raptors 120-105; Toronto loses all-star Barnes to injury

TORONTO — Hundreds of fans waited by the tunnel, waving Golden State Warriors jerseys to be signed by Stephen Curry or Klay Thompson. More held up cellphones, trying to get a photo of their basketball heroes.
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Child-care wait-lists balloon in many Ontario regions amid $10-a-day program

Child-care wait-lists balloon in many Ontario regions amid $10-a-day program

TORONTO — Child-care waiting lists have ballooned across Ontario since the province signed on to the national $10-a-day program, as demand due to the lower fees appears to be far outpacing the creation of new spaces in many regions.
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Toronto Raptors convert Javon Freeman-Liberty's deal to NBA contract

Toronto Raptors convert Javon Freeman-Liberty's deal to NBA contract

TORONTO — Guard Javon Freeman-Liberty had his deal with the Toronto Raptors converted to a standard NBA contract on Friday. Per team policy, financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.
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