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A chronology of key events following Ontario's decision to develop Greenbelt lands

A chronology of key events following Ontario's decision to develop Greenbelt lands

TORONTO — Ontario cabinet minister Kaleed Rasheed resigned as minister of public and business service delivery as well as from the Progressive Conservative caucus Wednesday after news reports raised questions about a Las Vegas trip and his connection
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Kaleed Rasheed, cabinet member in Ford's government, resigns after Greenbelt probe

Kaleed Rasheed, cabinet member in Ford's government, resigns after Greenbelt probe

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford's controversial Greenbelt land swaps felled another cabinet minister Wednesday, with Kaleed Rasheed resigning after news reports raised questions about his connections to a developer.
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Toronto Maple Leafs ready to roll for training camp after off-season of change

Toronto Maple Leafs ready to roll for training camp after off-season of change

TORONTO — Brad Treliving wasn't on the hunt for a new job. His wife, however, was starting to nudge him in that direction after he parted ways with the Calgary Flames in April following nine seasons as general manager.
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U.S. stocks slump Wednesday afternoon following rate decision, TSX little changed

U.S. stocks slump Wednesday afternoon following rate decision, TSX little changed

TORONTO — Weakness in energy and mining stocks outweighed strength elsewhere on Canada's main stock index Wednesday, which lost just a handful of points, while U.S. markets fell near the end of the day after the U.S.
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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 (20,214.69, down 4.20 points): Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED). Healthcare. Down 20 cents, or 14.49 per cent, to $1.18 on 16.
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Union's tentative deal with Ford likely to include 'significant' wage gains: expert

Union's tentative deal with Ford likely to include 'significant' wage gains: expert

TORONTO — The union representing workers at Ford Motor Co. facilities in Canada says its tentative deal with the company includes "transformative" gains, with one observer suggesting significant wage increases are likely.
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Blue Jays select outfielder Eden to roster, option infielder Clement to Bisons

Blue Jays select outfielder Eden to roster, option infielder Clement to Bisons

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays selected outfielder Cam Eden to the big-league roster on Wednesday and optioned infielder Ernie Clement to Triple-A Buffalo. Eden hit .257 over 131 games for the Bisons this season.
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Ontario extends funding that helps certain hospitals avoid temporary ER closures

Ontario extends funding that helps certain hospitals avoid temporary ER closures

TORONTO — Ontario is extending funding that helps rural and northern hospitals avoid temporary ER closures, after previously saying it would end after the summer.
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Backed by Chow, Toronto transit safety plan proposes 178 new frontline staff

Backed by Chow, Toronto transit safety plan proposes 178 new frontline staff

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow backed a transit safety plan Wednesday to hire 178 new frontline staff, mostly new customer service agents, pitching the new measures as a way to help entice riders back to the transit system.
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Blue Jays hope that hosting Canadian Futures Showcase helps grow baseball in Canada

Blue Jays hope that hosting Canadian Futures Showcase helps grow baseball in Canada

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays may be in New York City fighting for a spot in the American League's post-season, but there is still top-flight baseball happening at Rogers Centre.
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