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TORONTO (AP) — Chris Bassitt pitched 6 1/3 innings before leaving because of a sore lower back, Cavan Biggio hit a three-run home run and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Chicago White Sox 5-2 on Monday night.

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — Connor Lockhart scored three times, Chase Stillman chipped in with three assists and the Peterborough Petes defeated the visiting Ottawa 67's 5-4 to win their second-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series on Monday night.

TORONTO — Ontario's largest conservation authority says it was not consulted on the decision to move the Ontario Science Centre, despite owning the land it currently sits on.

TORONTO — It's been two years since Nate Pearson donned a Blue Jays jersey. He's looking forward to showing Toronto fans the pitcher he's become. Pearson was recalled from the Blue Jays' triple-A affiliate in Buffalo, N.Y.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,676.74, down 16.41): Royal Bank of Canada. (TSX:RY). Financials. Down $1.83, or 1.35 per cent, to $133.47 on 16.9 million shares.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index edged downward to start the week as strong energy stocks helped balance out softness in financials, tech and battery metals, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 16.

TORONTO — The federal government and the City of Toronto are jointly funding the purchase of 340 zero emission transit buses for the city.

TORONTO — Apple TV Plus says it has renewed its lifestyle series “The Reluctant Traveler” starring Eugene Levy.

TORONTO — Whether you're catching a flight, opening a new bank account or picking up groceries, a small group of big names takes up most of the market share. Competition Ltd.

TORONTO — A new report says the financial support Canada is offering for the clean energy transition is competitive with the Inflation Reduction Act south of the border.