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Two more men charged in killing of pregnant woman, partner in Bowmanville, Ont.

Two more men charged in killing of pregnant woman, partner in Bowmanville, Ont.

BOWMANVILLE, Ont. — Two more men have been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of a pregnant woman and her partner in Bowmanville, Ont. Durham Regional Police say a 22-year-old Oshawa, Ont., man and a 37-year-old Ajax, Ont.
Toronto Maple Leafs sign forward McMann to two-year contract extension

Toronto Maple Leafs sign forward McMann to two-year contract extension

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed centre Bobby McMann to a two-year contract extension. The average annual value of the contract is US$1.35 million. McMann was set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.
Man charged with first-degree murder after shooting in downtown Toronto

Man charged with first-degree murder after shooting in downtown Toronto

TORONTO — Police say a 23-year-old man has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder after a shooting in downtown Toronto that left two people dead and one injured.
Canadian banks face ESG-related proposals at AGMs, but little new on climate

Canadian banks face ESG-related proposals at AGMs, but little new on climate

TORONTO — Canadian banks face another round of shareholder proposals focused on environmental, social and governance issues at their annual meetings this year, but little new on climate.
Neil Young says he will return to Spotify after 2-year boycott over Joe Rogan

Neil Young says he will return to Spotify after 2-year boycott over Joe Rogan

TORONTO — Neil Young is coming back to Spotify.
B.C. man charged in investigation into sex assaults on kids in Ontario in 1990s

B.C. man charged in investigation into sex assaults on kids in Ontario in 1990s

A British Columbia man has been charged in an investigation into alleged sexual assaults on children in various parts of southern Ontario dating back to the 1990s.
More than seven in 10 Canadian workers want to leave their jobs: report

More than seven in 10 Canadian workers want to leave their jobs: report

TORONTO — A new report says 71 per cent of Canadian workers want to leave their jobs this year and look for better opportunities.
Bell using aerial alarms to tackle copper theft, wants higher fines for such crimes

Bell using aerial alarms to tackle copper theft, wants higher fines for such crimes

TORONTO — Bell says it has recently installed aerial alarms to prevent copper theft and vandalism to its infrastructure but wants governments to stiffen penalties for these crimes.
Overhaul of Ontario police law set to take effect five years after act passed

Overhaul of Ontario police law set to take effect five years after act passed

TORONTO — An overhaul of Ontario's 34-year-old law governing policing in the province is set to take effect next month, with its rules and regulations covering everything from oversight to discipline to more easily allowing the suspension of officers
Canada's independent cinema chains are 'in crisis,' need more funding: study

Canada's independent cinema chains are 'in crisis,' need more funding: study

TORONTO — A new study from Canada's independent cinema owners says their industry is "in crisis" and many theatres need increased public funding to stay afloat.