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Threats, harassment driving women out of politics, MPs warn

Threats, harassment driving women out of politics, MPs warn

OTTAWA — As longtime Liberal MP Pam Damoff prepares to leave politics when the next federal election is called she is wistful but open about what is driving her to step away from a career she has had for more than a decade.
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Large majority of Canadians reject Trump's annexation overtures, poll suggests

Large majority of Canadians reject Trump's annexation overtures, poll suggests

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests few Canadians are open to President Donald Trump's repeated pitches for Canada to become a U.S. state, though interest in it rises among Conservative supporters and those living in Alberta.
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The Liberals are about to choose the next prime minister. What happens next?

The Liberals are about to choose the next prime minister. What happens next?

OTTAWA — The Liberals will choose a new leader Sunday, marking the end of Justin Trudeau's decade as prime minister. He will step down officially in the days to come.
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Uptake of COVID-19 booster shots has plummeted. Here's why scientists are concerned

Uptake of COVID-19 booster shots has plummeted. Here's why scientists are concerned

TORONTO — Infectious disease experts are urging seniors to get the latest COVID-19 booster shot as uptake plunges five years after the coronavirus pandemic struck.
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City of Toronto, workers' union reach 11th-hour tentative agreement

City of Toronto, workers' union reach 11th-hour tentative agreement

TORONTO — The City of Toronto and CUPE Local 79, which represents thousands of municipal workers, say they have reached a tentative agreement. The union would have been in a legal strike position and the city in a lockout position at 12:01 a.m.
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Canadian lightweight (Prince) Lucas Bahdi extends unbeaten record with Toronto win

Canadian lightweight (Prince) Lucas Bahdi extends unbeaten record with Toronto win

TORONTO — Canadian lightweight (Prince) Lucas Bahdi won a 10-round decision over hard-nosed Filipino southpaw Ryan (The Untouchable) Racaza in a battle of unbeaten boxers Friday.
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Canada's Lawson makes first-ever NBA start in hometown as Raptors beat Jazz 118-109

Canada's Lawson makes first-ever NBA start in hometown as Raptors beat Jazz 118-109

TORONTO — There was no hiding A.J. Lawson's smile when Scotiabank Arena in-game host Mark Strong announced his name as part of the Toronto Raptors' starting lineup. The hometown boy had finally arrived.
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Gillespie stops 26 shots as Steelheads earn 2-0 OHL win over Battalion

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Brayden Gillespie stopped 26 shots to lead the Brampton Steelheads to a 2-0 win over the North Bay Battalion in Ontario Hockey League action Friday night. Gabriel Chiarot and Parker Von Richter had the goals for Brampton.
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Quickley scores season-high 34 points as Raptors overcome Kessler's 25 boards and beat Jazz 118-109

TORONTO (AP) — Immanuel Quickley scored a season-high 34 points and the Toronto Raptors overcame a dominant rebounding effort by Walker Kessler to beat the Utah Jazz 118-109 on Friday night.
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Quickley's season-high 34 points help Raptors top Jazz 118-109 for third-straight win

Quickley's season-high 34 points help Raptors top Jazz 118-109 for third-straight win

TORONTO — Immanuel Quickley scored a season-high 34 points to lead the Toronto Raptors in a wire-to-wire win over the Utah Jazz 118-109 on Friday. Quickley added five rebounds and five assists to help Toronto (21-42) win its third straight.
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