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New federal legislation aims to transfer development and planning authority to Jasper

New federal legislation aims to transfer development and planning authority to Jasper

Federal legislation introduced Wednesday aims to give the fire-ravaged Rocky Mountain town of Jasper, Alta., full authority over local land planning and development instead of Parks Canada.
S&P/TSX composite down, U.S. stock markets also lower after Fed cuts interest rates

S&P/TSX composite down, U.S. stock markets also lower after Fed cuts interest rates

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index slipped on Wednesday, while U.S. stock markets also posted small losses after the U.S. Federal Reserve announced a highly anticipated outsized cut to its key interest rate.
Canadian Futures Showcase is a destination for amateur baseball prospects and scouts

Canadian Futures Showcase is a destination for amateur baseball prospects and scouts

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays' Canadian Futures Showcase has become a destination for young baseball prospects and scouts alike.
Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner declines to answer contract questions

Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner declines to answer contract questions

TORONTO — Mitch Marner walked up a few steps onto a small stage before taking his seat at the microphone.
Airports to be equipped with CT scanners to detect explosives, other threats

Airports to be equipped with CT scanners to detect explosives, other threats

OTTAWA — At one Canadian airport, removing laptops and liquids from your carry-on at security is a thing of the past, thanks to a fresh use of half-century-old technology.
Ontario sports minister, ex-CFL player Lumsden to donate brain to concussion research

Ontario sports minister, ex-CFL player Lumsden to donate brain to concussion research

TORONTO — Neil Lumsden has signed his organ donor card for decades, so the decision to do his part for concussion research was a no-brainer.
What the MLSE deal could mean for Toronto fans as Rogers expands its sports empire

What the MLSE deal could mean for Toronto fans as Rogers expands its sports empire

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc.'s landmark deal to acquire rival telecom BCE Inc.'s share of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment could lead to better — but pricier — fan experiences, says one sports business expert. The $4.
Two people dead after shooting in Keswick park, York Region police investigate

Two people dead after shooting in Keswick park, York Region police investigate

KESWICK, Ont. — York Regional Police say two people are dead after a shooting at a park in the community of Keswick. Police say officers responded to sounds of gunshots in the area of Bayview and Lowndes Avenue just before 7:30 a.m.
Conservatives' non-confidence motion will make no mention of carbon price

Conservatives' non-confidence motion will make no mention of carbon price

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre confirmed his challenge to the NDP to bring down the government Liberal government with a non-confidence motion next week will include no mention of the carbon tax.
As losses mount in toxic opioid crisis, Ontario cities memorialize overdose victims

As losses mount in toxic opioid crisis, Ontario cities memorialize overdose victims

TORONTO — There is less and less space on the lawn for the dozens upon dozens of bright white crosses. The grass between the fire station and the sidewalks on a downtown corner in Sudbury, Ont.
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