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Anne Murray, Tom Cochrane and Sharon Hampson on Gordon Lightfoot's 'genius' and influence

Anne Murray, Tom Cochrane and Sharon Hampson on Gordon Lightfoot's 'genius' and influence

TORONTO — Anne Murray carried many tunes throughout her singing career but she says the lyrical quality of a Gordon Lightfoot song rose above most others.
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'A big part of my life': Orillia mourns hometown legend Gordon Lightfoot

'A big part of my life': Orillia mourns hometown legend Gordon Lightfoot

ORILLIA, Ont. — It didn't take long for the flowers to appear at the statue of Gordon Lightfoot in his Ontario hometown.
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Honorary 'C': Late singer Lightfoot served as honorary Leafs captain in 1991-92

Honorary 'C': Late singer Lightfoot served as honorary Leafs captain in 1991-92

TORONTO — When Maple Leafs brass held a meeting ahead of the NHL's 75th anniversary season, several big names — John Candy, Anne Murray and Mike Myers to name a few — were considered for the honour of serving as Toronto's honorary captain for the 199
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Canadian Tire to acquire 10 Bed Bath & Beyond leases for $1.6 million

Canadian Tire to acquire 10 Bed Bath & Beyond leases for $1.6 million

TORONTO — Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. says it's acquiring 10 former Bed Bath & Beyond leases to expand its Mark's and Pro Hockey Life banners. The Toronto-based retailer says it's taking on the leases for a final purchase price of $1.6 million.
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Florida Panthers coach Maurice reflects on Toronto tenure 15 years later

Florida Panthers coach Maurice reflects on Toronto tenure 15 years later

TORONTO — Paul Maurice was driving home from the rink one day. Then came an epiphany.
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Gordon Lightfoot music sees popularity surge following folk music legend's death

Gordon Lightfoot music sees popularity surge following folk music legend's death

TORONTO — John Stinson had been listening to Gordon Lightfoot’s 1975 song, “Now and Then” on Monday shortly before it was announced that the Canadian folk music icon had died at 84.
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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 (20,407.56, down 207.54): Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC). Financials. Down 15 cents, or 0.56 per cent, to $26.68 on 13.
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S&P/TSX composite down more than 200 points, U.S. markets also down

S&P/TSX composite down more than 200 points, U.S. markets also down

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index lost more than 200 points in a broad-based decline led by energy as crude prices sank, while U.S. stock markets also fell amid continued concern about the banking sector.
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Forge FC promotes Jelani Smith as it continues to revamp front office structure

Forge FC promotes Jelani Smith as it continues to revamp front office structure

HAMILTON — Forge FC continued its front office restructuring Tuesday, promoting Jelani Smith to director of soccer operations.
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Second Ontario prison employee arrested in drug bust, inmate also charged: OPP

KINGSTON, Ont. — Police say a second employee at an Ontario federal prison and an inmate have been charged as part of an alleged scheme to smuggle drugs to inmates.
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