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NDP MP introduces bill to criminalize residential school denialism

NDP MP introduces bill to criminalize residential school denialism

OTTAWA — An NDP MP has introduced a bill that would criminalize residential school denialism, saying it would help stop harm caused toward survivors, their families and communities.
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Disability rights groups launch Charter challenge against MAID law

Disability rights groups launch Charter challenge against MAID law

TORONTO — A coalition of disability rights organizations has launched a Charter challenge against a part of Canada's law on medical assistance in dying, calling it an "abandonment” of people with disabilities.
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Maple Leafs' Berube says Auston Matthews' upper-body injury is not too serious

Maple Leafs' Berube says Auston Matthews' upper-body injury is not too serious

TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube said he does not think Auston Matthews’ upper-body injury is too serious and expects the captain to be fine.
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Cross-examination of complainant continues in Jacob Hoggard sexual assault trial

Cross-examination of complainant continues in Jacob Hoggard sexual assault trial

A defence lawyer for Jacob Hoggard accused the complainant at his sexual assault trial of trying to disguise that she was hoping to have sex with the musician, a suggestion the woman repeatedly pushed back against during emotional testimony on Thursd
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S&P/TSX composite tops 24,000 points for first time, U.S. markets also rise Thursday

S&P/TSX composite tops 24,000 points for first time, U.S. markets also rise Thursday

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed above 24,000 for the first time Thursday as strength in base metals and other sectors outweighed losses in energy, while U.S. markets also rose and the S&P 500 notched another record as well.
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Ontario standardized literacy test scores down, math results steady or improving

Ontario standardized literacy test scores down, math results steady or improving

TORONTO — Fewer Ontario students in grades 3 and 6 are meeting the provincial standard in reading and writing compared to last year, while math scores are steady or slightly improving — though still low — according to new standardized testing results
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Toronto Raptors sign Jahmi'us Ramsey, finalize training camp roster

Toronto Raptors sign Jahmi'us Ramsey, finalize training camp roster

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have signed guard Jahmi'us Ramsey, the team announced Thursday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Ramsey averaged 6.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 17.3 minutes in seven games with Toronto last season.
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Prosecutors seek review of ruling that could undermine Kenneth Law murder charges

Prosecutors seek review of ruling that could undermine Kenneth Law murder charges

Prosecutors are asking the Supreme Court of Canada to urgently review a recent ruling that could undermine the murder charges against Kenneth Law.
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Live Nation announces new Rogers Stadium with capacity of 50,000 in Toronto

Live Nation announces new Rogers Stadium with capacity of 50,000 in Toronto

TORONTO — Live Nation plans to build an open-air music venue with a capacity of 50,000 near Toronto's Downsview Park.
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Canada and allies call for immediate 21-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel

Canada and allies call for immediate 21-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel

OTTAWA — Canada joined the United States, other G7 allies and several Middle Eastern nations Thursday to call for an immediate ceasefire at the Israel-Lebanon border after a dramatic increase in airstrikes in recent days, but Israeli Prime Minister B
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