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TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (18,875.31, down 72.54 points): Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC). Finance. Up 20 cents, or 0.84 per cent, to $24.08 on 7.

OTTAWA — The chief of the defence staff said in a recent message to Canadian military members that China and Russia are expansionist powers that don't differentiate between war and peace, and that the two states are the most significant threats to th

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower Thursday amid weakness in industrials, technology and battery metals, while U.S. markets also fell, led by losses in technology. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 72.54 points at 18,875.31.

OTTAWA — Canadian dentists are demanding details on Ottawa's soon-to-be announced federal dental insurance plan and how the federal government plans to preserve existing provincial and private coverage.

TORONTO — The Ontario NDP is facing division among its ranks after party leader Marit Stiles booted a rookie legislator out of caucus, dousing one political firestorm, but in turn sparking another.

HALIFAX — A $47.3-million program aimed at improving cellular phone service in areas of Nova Scotia without proper coverage is simply the start of a more costly multi-year project, the province’s public works minister says.

TORONTO — Shares of Aecon Group Inc. fell 12 per cent Thursday after the company said it faced challenges with four large fixed-price legacy projects being carried out by joint ventures in which it's a partner.

Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto has been suspended 41 games by the NHL for "activities relating to sports wagering," the league announced Thursday. The NHL said in a statement it found no evidence Pinto made any bets on its games.

CALGARY — The outlook for Canada's oil and gas industry heading into 2024 is "exceedingly strong," the CEO of Canada's largest drilling rig contracting company said Thursday. Kevin Neveu, CEO of Calgary-based Precision Drilling Corp.

Zack Kassian announced his retirement Thursday following a 12-year career in the National Hockey League.