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Youth-led challenge of Ontario's climate plan goes before province's highest court

Youth-led challenge of Ontario's climate plan goes before province's highest court

TORONTO — Seven young people took the next step in their landmark challenge of Ontario's climate change plan on Monday, arguing before the province's highest court that the government's weakened emissions target was a violation of their rights.
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Ontario launches 10-person long-term care investigations unit

Ontario launches 10-person long-term care investigations unit

TORONTO — A 10-person team of long-term care investigators in Ontario will now look into allegations of homes failing to protect their residents from abuse or neglect.
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Montreal's Poulin, New York's Shelton, Minnesota's Heise named PWHL's weekly stars

Montreal's Poulin, New York's Shelton, Minnesota's Heise named PWHL's weekly stars

TORONTO — Montreal centre Marie-Philip Poulin, New York defender Ella Shelton and Minnesota forward Taylor Heise have been named the Professional Women's Hockey League's three stars of the week.
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Herdman likes what he sees as TFC camp opens but says roster is a work in progress

Herdman likes what he sees as TFC camp opens but says roster is a work in progress

Toronto FC coach John Herdman says his players have shown up for training camp in top shape, bettering required standards, but acknowledged the roster is still a work in progress.
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Kristian Aquilina named new president and managing director of GM Canada

Kristian Aquilina named new president and managing director of GM Canada

OSHAWA, Ont. — General Motors has named Kristian Aquilina as GM Canada's new president and managing director. The move is a promotion for Aquilina, who was GM Canada' vice-president for vehicle sales, service and marketing.
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Canadian bantamweight Serhiy Sidey set for UFC debut in his backyard

Canadian bantamweight Serhiy Sidey set for UFC debut in his backyard

TORONTO — Serhiy Sidey's first-round TKO win over American Ramon (The Savage) Taveras on Dana White's Contender Series in September came with a UFC contract. And a "to be continued" tag. The 27-year-old bantamweight from Burlington, Ont.
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Toronto Argonauts sign veterans Daniels, Orimolade to extensions

Toronto Argonauts sign veterans Daniels, Orimolade to extensions

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts signed receiver DaVaris Daniels and defensive lineman Folarin Orimolade to contract extensions Monday. Daniels, 31, had 52 catches for a career-high 1,009 yards and eight touchdowns.
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AGF buying majority stake in alternative investment firm Kensington Capital

AGF buying majority stake in alternative investment firm Kensington Capital

TORONTO — AGF Management Ltd. has signed a deal to buy a 51 per cent stake in alternative investment firm Kensington Capital Partners Ltd. for $45 million.
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Thomson Reuters raises offer for Pagero Group, acquires majority stake

Thomson Reuters raises offer for Pagero Group, acquires majority stake

TORONTO — Thomson Reuters Corp. has raised its offer for Swedish company Pagero Group. Under its revised proposal, the company is offering 50 Swedish kronor in cash per Pagero share in a bid that values the e-invoicing firm at about 8.
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Persistence Capital Partners signs deal to take Neighbourly Pharmacy private

Persistence Capital Partners signs deal to take Neighbourly Pharmacy private

TORONTO — Private equity firm Persistence Capital Partners has signed a definitive agreement to buy the stake in Neighbourly Pharmacy Inc. that it does not already own and take the company private.
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