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Maple Leafs sign coach Sheldon Keefe to a multiyear contract extension

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed coach Sheldon Keefe to a multiyear contract extension.
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Non-permanent residents in Canada undercounted by one million: CIBC

Non-permanent residents in Canada undercounted by one million: CIBC

TORONTO — A new CIBC Capital Markets report says the official number of non-permanent residents in Canada often cited by policymakers could be vastly underestimated.
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5 million bees fall off truck, drivers told to keep windows closed: Halton police

5 million bees fall off truck, drivers told to keep windows closed: Halton police

Local beekeepers were thanked by police west of Toronto for springing into action Wednesday morning after a truck spilled crates carrying five million bees onto a road. Halton Regional Police said they received a call around 6:15 a.m.
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Metro, Unifor reach second tentative deal for striking grocery workers in Toronto

Metro, Unifor reach second tentative deal for striking grocery workers in Toronto

TORONTO — The union representing striking grocery store workers at 27 Metro stores in the Greater Toronto Area has reached a tentative agreement with the retailer that could serve as a precedent for the union's coming contract talks with the other bi
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A look at 10 films sparking interest ahead of the Toronto International Film Festival

A look at 10 films sparking interest ahead of the Toronto International Film Festival

TORONTO — A bombastic bawdy musical, a feel-good soccer-driven popcorn flick and what may be the last film from a revered Japanese auteur are among the cinematic highlights set for this year’s Toronto International Film Festival.
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Indigo hopes new store concept will win back customers after cyberattack, inflation

Indigo hopes new store concept will win back customers after cyberattack, inflation

TORONTO — When Indigo Books & Music Inc. opens the doors to its forthcoming location in downtown Toronto's Well building this September, shoppers will immediately realize the space is more than a bookstore.
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More than 3 years since pandemic started, some still take advantage of virtual school

More than 3 years since pandemic started, some still take advantage of virtual school

TORONTO — When Cheryl Ambrose readies her granddaughter for the first day of second grade, the pair won't be walking to the bus stop or driving to school together. Instead, the seven-year-old will mosey over to the front room in their Kitchener, Ont.
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Kieboom and Ruiz homer for Nationals, who hang on for 5-4 win over Blue Jays

Kieboom and Ruiz homer for Nationals, who hang on for 5-4 win over Blue Jays

TORONTO — Missed opportunities proved costly for the Blue Jays in a 5-4 loss to the Washington Nationals on Tuesday that delivered another blow to Toronto's wild-card chances.
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Kieboom and Ruiz homer and Nationals beat Blue Jays 5-4

TORONTO (AP) — Keibert Ruiz hit a three-run home run, Carter Kieboom had a two-run drive and the Washington Nationals beat Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on Tuesday night, dropping the Blue Jays 3 1/2 games behind Houston for the final AL wild card.
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Canadian wide receiver Jared Wayne waived by NFL's Houston Texans

Canadian wide receiver Jared Wayne waived by NFL's Houston Texans

TORONTO — The wait continues for the Toronto Argonauts. Canadian receiver Jared Wayne was reportedly waived Tuesday by the Houston Texans as NFL teams finalized their 53-man rosters ahead of the regular season.
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