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Home prices post second-biggest monthly jump since 2006: Teranet

Home prices post second-biggest monthly jump since 2006: Teranet

TORONTO — Home prices posted the second-highest increase ever recorded in a single month after the one observed in July 2006, according to the latest Teranet-National Bank composite index. The index for July was up 2.
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Ontario chiefs call for housing minister to resign, add to calls for Greenbelt probe

Ontario chiefs call for housing minister to resign, add to calls for Greenbelt probe

TORONTO — First Nations leaders from across Ontario are calling for Housing Minister Steve Clark's resignation or his removal from cabinet over his handling of changes to protected Greenbelt land.
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Former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott retires at age 34

Former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott retires at age 34

LONDON (AP) — Former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott retired from soccer on Friday at age 34 after an 18-year career. Walcott scored 129 goals in 560 games for Southampton, Arsenal and Everton. He made 47 appearances for England.
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Nurse at mental health facility in Whitby, Ont., charged with sexual assault

Nurse at mental health facility in Whitby, Ont., charged with sexual assault

WHITBY, Ont. — A 24-year-old nurse at a mental health facility in Whitby, Ont., is facing criminal charges after a patient in an adolescent program alleged he sexually assaulted them.
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Tilray buys stake in Truss Beverage it does not already own from Molson Coors Canada

Tilray buys stake in Truss Beverage it does not already own from Molson Coors Canada

LEAMINGTON, Ont. — Cannabis company Tilray Brands Inc. has signed a deal to acquire the stake in Truss Beverage Co. that it does not already own from Molson Coors Canada. Financial terms for the 57.
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Tre Ford leads Edmonton Elks past Ticats 24-10 for first win of CFL season

Tre Ford leads Edmonton Elks past Ticats 24-10 for first win of CFL season

HAMILTON — Playing at Tim Hortons Field agrees with Tre Ford. Ford threw two touchdown passes as Edmonton defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 24-10 for its first win of the season.
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Former Ontario Lt.-Gov. James Bartleman, remembered for 'profound dedication,' dies

Former Ontario Lt.-Gov. James Bartleman, remembered for 'profound dedication,' dies

TORONTO — Former Ontario lieutenant-governor and diplomat James Bartleman's career took him to nearly every corner of the world, but it seemed he was never far from his impoverished Port Carling, Ont., upbringing and pride in his Indigenous roots.
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Hollywood strikes may put spotlight on local talent at TIFF: filmmakers, programmers

Hollywood strikes may put spotlight on local talent at TIFF: filmmakers, programmers

TORONTO — Canadian filmmakers and programmers say homegrown talent could draw more attention at this year's Toronto International Film Festival as Hollywood strikes disrupt the industry.
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LinkedIn launches government ID-based verification in Canada to build trust

LinkedIn launches government ID-based verification in Canada to build trust

TORONTO — Canadian LinkedIn users wanting to ensure the public that they're the real deal now have another method of verifying their online/digital identity: government identification.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,812.23, down 86.84): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up $1.08, or 2.51 per cent, to $44.18 on 10.5 million shares.
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