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Canadian stocks, S&P 500 and Dow bask in Nvidia's 'halo effect' to end the week

Canadian stocks, S&P 500 and Dow bask in Nvidia's 'halo effect' to end the week

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained almost 100 points Friday, while U.S. markets mostly held on to their gains after soaring the day before.
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In Quebec's strawberry fields, a tiny insect may forecast big climate impacts: study

In Quebec's strawberry fields, a tiny insect may forecast big climate impacts: study

A bug encroaching on Quebec’s strawberry fields could help forecast climate change's impact on agriculture, a new study suggests, the latest to consider what the authors called the "colossal task" of sustainable farming on a warming planet.
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Indigenous firms, First Nation to create investment dealer with Scotiabank

Indigenous firms, First Nation to create investment dealer with Scotiabank

TORONTO — Canada's first Indigenous-owned investment dealer could soon be a reality as Scotiabank is partnering with two Indigenous development corporations and a First Nation to launch one. Cedar Leaf Capital Inc.
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Ford defends political appointments to judge selection committee

Ford defends political appointments to judge selection committee

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is defending his government's appointments of two former staffers to a committee that helps select provincial judges, saying he's not going to put Liberals or New Democrats in those roles.
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Ontario repeals Bill 124, wage restraint law twice found unconstitutional

Ontario repeals Bill 124, wage restraint law twice found unconstitutional

TORONTO — An Ontario public sector wage-restraint law that advocates and opposition critics blamed for heightening a health-care staffing crisis is now officially off the books after it was twice declared unconstitutional.
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Onex reports US$373M Q4 profit, down from US$435M a year earlier

Onex reports US$373M Q4 profit, down from US$435M a year earlier

TORONTO — Onex Corp. reported a fourth-quarter profit of US$373 million, down from US$435 million a year earlier. The investment firm and asset manager, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, says the profit amounted to US$4.
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London attack ruling first to recognize terror on grounds of white nationalism

London attack ruling first to recognize terror on grounds of white nationalism

TORONTO — The case of an Ontario man who carried out a deadly attack on a Muslim family was the first to recognize terrorism on grounds of white supremacist ideology and further emphasized that terrorism isn't limited to those who belong to specific
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Cast and crew of 'Law & Order Toronto' on the fervent first reactions to the spinoff

Cast and crew of 'Law & Order Toronto' on the fervent first reactions to the spinoff

TORONTO — Few TV franchises are as cherished as "Law & Order," and the stars of its new Canadian spinoff learned of its deep resonance firsthand when they were cast on the Toronto-based show.
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Barnes's double-double leads Raptors past Nets; Toronto stays alive in play-in chase

Barnes's double-double leads Raptors past Nets; Toronto stays alive in play-in chase

TORONTO — Gary Trent Jr. didn't miss any of his shots in the first half but when his Toronto Raptors teammates missed open passes to him in the third, he started to struggle. A quick talk with head coach Darko Rajakovic turned that around.
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Barnes scores 18, Raptors beat the Nets and spoil debut of Brooklyn interim coach Kevin Ollie

TORONTO (AP) — Scottie Barnes had 18 points and 12 rebounds, Gary Trent Jr. scored 25 points and the Toronto Raptors beat Brooklyn 121-93 on Thursday night, spoiling the debut of interim Nets coach Kevin Ollie.
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