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Canisia Lubrin, Fawn Parker make Writers' Trust fiction prize short list

Canisia Lubrin, Fawn Parker make Writers' Trust fiction prize short list

TORONTO — Poet-novelists Canisia Lubrin and Fawn Parker are among the authors shortlisted for the Atwood Gibson Writers' Trust Fiction Prize. The Writers' Trust of Canada announced the finalists for the $60,000 prize on Wednesday.
Bloc gives Liberals Oct. 29 deadline to meet demands or face potential early election

Bloc gives Liberals Oct. 29 deadline to meet demands or face potential early election

OTTAWA — The Bloc Québécois is giving the Liberal government a deadline of Oct. 29 to pass two pieces of legislation related to old-age security and supply management.
Richmond Hill man charged with second-degree-murder in death of his mother

Richmond Hill man charged with second-degree-murder in death of his mother

York Regional Police say a 23-year-old man has been charged with second-degree-murder in the death of his mother.
Former Raptors star Carter to visit Toronto amid jersey retirement rumblings

Former Raptors star Carter to visit Toronto amid jersey retirement rumblings

TORONTO — NBA Hall of Famer Vince Carter will be in Toronto on Friday amid reports that the Raptors will announce the retirement of his jersey.
Ontario premier tasks Ministry of Education with investigating TDSB field trip

Ontario premier tasks Ministry of Education with investigating TDSB field trip

TORONTO — Ontario's Ministry of Education is investigating a Toronto District School Board field trip that saw students from 15 schools attend a protest on mercury contamination that is affecting a First Nation community in the north.
Population growth slows for first time since pandemic as feds clamp down: StatCan

Population growth slows for first time since pandemic as feds clamp down: StatCan

OTTAWA — Population growth in Canada slowed slightly in the last quarter of the year as the government made efforts to reduce temporary migration into the country, Statistics Canada revealed Wednesday.
Anthem Sports & Entertainment acquires Canadian specialty channels Hollywood Suite

Anthem Sports & Entertainment acquires Canadian specialty channels Hollywood Suite

TORONTO — Anthem Sports & Entertainment has acquired independent Canadian broadcaster Hollywood Suite.
Elections boss says parties should run nominations, but possibly with tighter rules

Elections boss says parties should run nominations, but possibly with tighter rules

OTTAWA — Canada's chief electoral officer is playing down any suggestion that Elections Canada should directly administer political nomination or leadership contests.
Drake sweeps rap categories at SOCAN Awards; Arkells celebrate impact of songwriting

Drake sweeps rap categories at SOCAN Awards; Arkells celebrate impact of songwriting

TORONTO — Drake wasn't around to accept a handful of trophies at the SOCAN Awards on Tuesday, but the rapper's presence still loomed large at the celebration of Canadian songwriters.
AGF Management reports Q3 profit down from year ago, revenue higher

AGF Management reports Q3 profit down from year ago, revenue higher

TORONTO — AGF Management Ltd. says its net income attributable to equity owners totalled $20.3 million in its latest quarter, down from $23.0 million in the same quarter last year.
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