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TORONTO — A chaotic comedy about a generation-defining smartphone and a drama about a tortured opera director are among the Toronto International Film Festival's picks for best Canadian films of the year.

OTTAWA — Canada's merchandise trade surplus grew to $3 billion in October as imports fell and exports edged higher, Statistics Canada said Wednesday. The result compared with a revised surplus of $1.1 billion in September.

MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police are investigating the death of a toddler who was found injured at a daycare in a residence near Montreal. Police say the toddler was discovered on Tuesday with serious injuries at a home in L'Assomption, Que.

The number of Canadians with at least one disability has doubled in 10 years, a reality that should push governments to help reduce barriers to accessibility, says the head of a human rights organization.

TORONTO — The chief executive of Roots Corp. says the retailer has a "cautious outlook" these days because some shoppers are delaying holiday purchases as they become more price sensitive.

MONTREAL — The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers says Montreal-area home sales in November edged down one per cent compared with the same month last year.

Country stars Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett and Cody Johnson are headed to next year's Boots and Hearts. All three will headline the 2024 edition of the camping and country music festival, which takes place Aug.

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A month after 3,700 grocery store workers walked off their jobs at Toronto-area Metro stores earlier this year, they returned to work under a new contract that Unifor called “historic.

Montreal Canadiens fans attending games at the Bell Centre can ensure they get a personalized visit at their seat from team mascot Youppi! — as long as they're willing to pay nearly $200 for the privilege.