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Pro-Palestinian groups claim Trudeau, Chow spreading misinformation on protest

Pro-Palestinian groups claim Trudeau, Chow spreading misinformation on protest

TORONTO — Organizers of a pro-Palestinian demonstration that passed by a Toronto hospital earlier this week accused the prime minister and the city's mayor on Wednesday of spreading misinformation and being unfair to peaceful protesters.
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NHLPA appeals five-game suspension handed to Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly

NHLPA appeals five-game suspension handed to Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly

TORONTO — The NHL Players' Association says it has filed an appeal of Morgan Rielly's five-game suspension for cross-checking.
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London police asked to explain why 254 sex-assault reports didn't lead to charges

London police asked to explain why 254 sex-assault reports didn't lead to charges

The oversight body for a southwestern Ontario police service under scrutiny for its handling of a high-profile sexual-assault investigation asked the force Wednesday to explain why roughly 40 per cent of sexual-assault reports it received last year d
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S&P/TSX composite gains more than 300 points, U.S. markets also up

S&P/TSX composite gains more than 300 points, U.S. markets also up

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained more than 300 points or almost 1.5 per cent Wednesday on broad-based strength, while U.S. markets also rose to take back some of their losses from the previous day.
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Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign former Toronto defensive linemen Hendrix, Barlow

Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign former Toronto defensive linemen Hendrix, Barlow

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed American defensive linemen Dewayne Hendrix and Brandon Barlow to two-year contracts. The moves came Wednesday, the second day of CFL free agency. Hendrix and Barlow are both former Toronto Argonauts.
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Royal Ontario Museum to redesign main floor, which will be free for visitors

Royal Ontario Museum to redesign main floor, which will be free for visitors

TORONTO — The Royal Ontario Museum will redesign its first floor, expand its galleries, and make ground level exhibits free to visitors, officials announced Wednesday as they revealed plans to transform the building into more of a community gathering
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Toronto Argonauts sign running backs Daniel Adeboboye and Ka'Deem Carey

Toronto Argonauts sign running backs Daniel Adeboboye and Ka'Deem Carey

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts signed Canadian running back Daniel Adeboboye to a contract extension Wednesday. The 24-year-old is expected to see more playing time in 2024 with the retirement of veteran Canadian Andrew Harris and American A.J.
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Kelsey's restaurant served customer 18 shots before fatal car crash, AGCO alleges

Kelsey's restaurant served customer 18 shots before fatal car crash, AGCO alleges

HUNTSVILLE, ONTARIO — Ontario's alcohol regulator is seeking to suspend the licence of a Huntsville restaurant after a customer was allegedly served 18 shots of liquor in under four hours and then died in a car crash.
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Ontario finance minister cancels LCBO pilot that would ID customers before entry

Ontario finance minister cancels LCBO pilot that would ID customers before entry

TORONTO — Ontario's finance minister has told the LCBO to cancel a pilot project that would have seen six stores scan identification cards before allowing customers inside. Peter Bethlenfalvy says he has heard serious concerns about the pilot.
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January home sales rise as markets tighten but prices still softening: CREA

January home sales rise as markets tighten but prices still softening: CREA

TORONTO — Home sales rose in an unseasonably warm January to mark a second month of rising activity and softening prices, the Canadian Real Estate Association said Wednesday. January sales were up 3.
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