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Neighbourly Pharmacy signs deal with largest shareholder to go private

TORONTO — Neighbourly Pharmacy Inc. has signed an agreement to be taken private by its largest shareholder in a deal that values the company at about $916 million. Under the letter of intent, Persistence Capital Partners (PCP) has offered to pay $20.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,177.18, down 364.09 points): Toronto-Dominion Bank (The). (TSX:TD). Finance. Down $1.42, or 1.7 per cent, to $80.41 on 16.
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S&P/TSX composite closes down more than 300 points, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite closes down more than 300 points, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed down more than 300 points Monday as utility and energy stocks led widespread losses, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index ended down 364.09 points, or 1.86 per cent, at 19,177.
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'No selfishness' — Toronto Raptors cultural reset begins at Vancouver training camp

'No selfishness' — Toronto Raptors cultural reset begins at Vancouver training camp

TORONTO — Team president Masai Ujiri called for sweeping changes to the Toronto Raptors' culture after last season came to a disappointing end. The foundations of those philosophical renovations will be laid this week at training camp in Vancouver.
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Toronto police officer arrested, charged with assault

Toronto police officer arrested, charged with assault

Toronto police say one of their officers has been arrested and charged with assault. Police say the officer was charged after a dispute between a man and a woman. They allege the woman was assaulted during the dispute.
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Insigne apologizes after verbal altercation with disgruntled fans at Toronto FC game

Insigne apologizes after verbal altercation with disgruntled fans at Toronto FC game

TORONTO — Frustration over Toronto FC's dismal season boiled over Saturday night with fans getting into a verbal altercation with injured Italian star Lorenzo Insigne. It seems most everyone involved behaved badly.
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Major wireless carriers now active on Toronto's subway network after months of talks

Major wireless carriers now active on Toronto's subway network after months of talks

TORONTO — More than a decade after embarking on a plan to offer wireless service on the Toronto subway, the TTC has joined the global ranks of transit systems where riders can make phone calls, send text messages or browse the web underground — regar
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'Paw Patrol' sequel sees largest box office opening for a Canadian film in decade

'Paw Patrol' sequel sees largest box office opening for a Canadian film in decade

TORONTO — “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie” is pulling in mighty numbers at the box office.
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Veteran CFL linebacker Lawrence putting together solid 2023 campaign

Veteran CFL linebacker Lawrence putting together solid 2023 campaign

HAMILTON — Simoni Lawrence is back doing what he does best with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Injuries last year limited Lawrence to 10 games and 45 defensive tackles — both career lows over his 10 seasons in Hamilton.
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John Herdman and new coaching staff take in first practice at Toronto FC

John Herdman and new coaching staff take in first practice at Toronto FC

TORONTO — The John Herdman era at Toronto FC started under bright sunshine Monday as the former Canada coach, wearing a smile, walked out to review his new troops in training.
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