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CFL announces it will stage its Canadian draft April 30

CFL announces it will stage its Canadian draft April 30

TORONTO — The CFL will stage its annual draft April 30. The league made the announcement Wednesday. The draft will immediately follow the NFL draft, which will be held April 25-27 in Detroit. The CFL global draft will be held April 30 at 11 a.m. ET.
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Justin Turner and Toronto Blue Jays agree to $13 million, 1-year contract

Justin Turner and Toronto Blue Jays agree to $13 million, 1-year contract

TORONTO (AP) — Veteran infielder Justin Turner and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a $13 million, one-year contract that allows him to earn up to $14.5 million. The 39-year-old hit .276 with 23 homers, 96 RBIs and an .
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Ontario seeks municipal daycare audits, raising cost-cutting concerns

Ontario seeks municipal daycare audits, raising cost-cutting concerns

TORONTO — Ontario has ordered municipalities that directly operate child-care centres to do a value-for-money audit of their programs to determine if they could instead be operated by a "third party," raising concerns about privatization.
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OHL roundup: Willmore nets shutout as Knights rout Rangers 4-0

KITCHENER, Ont. — Denver Barkley had a goal and assist, Owen Willmore turned aside 24 shots, and the visiting London Knights blanked the Kitchener Rangers 4-0 in Ontario Hockey League action on Tuesday night.
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A look at the five Canadian hockey players facing sexual assault charges

TORONTO — A look at the five players charged by police in connection to an alleged sexual assault in a hotel room following a Hockey Canada gala in London, Ont., in June 2018: DILLON DUBE Age: 25 Hometown: Golden, B.C.
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NHL players Dubé, Hart, McLeod, Foote charged in 2018 sexual assault case: lawyers

NHL players Dubé, Hart, McLeod, Foote charged in 2018 sexual assault case: lawyers

TORONTO — Lawyers for Calgary Flames forward Dillon Dubé, Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart, New Jersey Devils forward Michael McLeod and defenceman Cal Foote came forward Tuesday to say their clients have been charged with sexual assault in
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What legal aspects are at play in cases like the one facing world junior players?

TORONTO — Police in London, Ont., are expected to provide an update next week on their investigation into an alleged sexual assault involving members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team.
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Jays agree to terms with designated hitter Justin Turner on one-year deal

Jays agree to terms with designated hitter Justin Turner on one-year deal

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have added some much-needed pop to their lineup by agreeing to terms with designated hitter Justin Turner on a one-year contract worth US$13 million, the Major League Baseball team announced Tuesday.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,227.87, up 27.81 points): Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC). Finance. Up 45 cents, or 1.53 per cent, to $29.78 on 6.
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S&P/TSX composite closes up as energy stocks rise, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite closes up as energy stocks rise, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed modestly up Tuesday thanks in part to a rise in energy stocks, while U.S. stock markets were mixed.
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