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Siakam, Barnes help Raptors upset Suns 112-105; Phoenix's win streak ends at seven

Siakam, Barnes help Raptors upset Suns 112-105; Phoenix's win streak ends at seven

TORONTO — Scottie Barnes seems determined to prove Philadelphia 76ers guard Patrick Beverley wrong.
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Raptors end Suns' winning streak at 7, spoiling Kevin Durant's return

TORONTO (AP) — Scottie Barnes scored 12 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter, Pascal Siakam finished with 22 and the Toronto Raptors beat Phoenix 112-105 on Wednesday night to end the Suns’ winning streak at seven.
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OHL roundup: Alriksson's OT winner lifts Storm over Steelheads 3-2

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Vilmer Alriksson scored the overtime winner as the Guelph Storm defeated the Mississauga Steelheads 3-2 on Wednesday.
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Toronto-area pianists, choreographers among Ontario performing arts award winners

Toronto-area pianists, choreographers among Ontario performing arts award winners

TORONTO — A Métis playwright, a pianist who combines baroque and Middle Eastern music and a dance industry veteran are among the winners of this year’s Johanna Metcalf Performing Arts Prizes.
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Guard Malachi Flynn making most of more minutes off Raptors' bench

Guard Malachi Flynn making most of more minutes off Raptors' bench

TORONTO — Malachi Flynn raced around both of the courts at the OVO Athletic Centre, arms above his head for the final stretch, to the delight of Dennis Schroder and his other drilling partners at Toronto Raptors practice.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,116.20, up 79.43 points): Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ). Energy. Up $1.44, or 1.62 per cent, to $90.18 on 12.
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Golf Canada introduces collegiate tournament, first NCAA Division I event in Canada

Golf Canada introduces collegiate tournament, first NCAA Division I event in Canada

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Golf Canada announced the creation of the Canadian Collegiate Invitational tournament on Wednesday. The event will be held at Öviinbyrd Golf Club in MacTier, Ont. from September 15-17, 2024.
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S&P/TSX composite led higher by financial stocks Wednesday, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite led higher by financial stocks Wednesday, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index posted a small gain Wednesday, led higher by financials and battery metals, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 79.43 points at 20,116.20.
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Ontario releases 'business case' for moving science centre to Ontario Place

Ontario releases 'business case' for moving science centre to Ontario Place

TORONTO — Relocating the Ontario Science Centre from its current east Toronto location to Ontario Place would save about $250 million over 50 years — largely because the new building will be half the size — according to an analysis the provincial gov
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Wagner out as Blue Jays radio voice after Sportsnet declines to renew contract

Wagner out as Blue Jays radio voice after Sportsnet declines to renew contract

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays will have a new radio voice next season after rights-holder Sportsnet elected not to renew the contract of broadcaster Ben Wagner. The network confirmed the decision in a statement on Wednesday.
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