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S&P/TSX composite down Thursday, led by base metals; U.S. markets also move lower

S&P/TSX composite down Thursday, led by base metals; U.S. markets also move lower

TORONTO — Losses in the base metals sector led Canada's main stock index lower on Thursday, while U.S. stock markets also fell. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 124.41 points at 22,726.76.
Listeria can make you sick up to two months after you consume it, experts say

Listeria can make you sick up to two months after you consume it, experts say

TORONTO — Listeria can make people sick up to two months after they eat or drink contaminated products, which can pose a challenge in identifying the source of illness quickly, experts say.
Toronto food bank asks for help after flooding damaged facility

Toronto food bank asks for help after flooding damaged facility

TORONTO — A large Toronto food bank is calling for urgent donations after flooding triggered by torrential rains earlier this week damaged its facility and ruined a large amount of food.
'Instant action plan': More than 100 evacuated from nursing home amid flood

'Instant action plan': More than 100 evacuated from nursing home amid flood

As floodwaters poured into a Mississauga long-term care home –submerging much of the ground floor – rescue crews worked to rapidly get residents into inflatable rafts to evacuate the property while others worked on stopping the water from rising furt
Ford to produce F-Series pickup trucks, not electric vehicles, at Oakville plant

Ford to produce F-Series pickup trucks, not electric vehicles, at Oakville plant

Ford Motor Co. says it plans to assemble its F-Series Super Duty pickup trucks at its Oakville, Ont., assembly plant beginning in 2026, a move that comes amid delays to the start of planned electric vehicle production at the site. The U.S.

Ontario floods: How nature-based solutions can promote effective flood management

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Love at first sight? AI making it even harder to detect romance scams

Love at first sight? AI making it even harder to detect romance scams

OTTAWA — As more people look to find love on dating apps and social media these days, so too are those looking to commit romance scams as artificial intelligence makes it harder to know what's real and what isn't.
Open-ended Toronto production of 'The Lion King' gets its cast

Open-ended Toronto production of 'The Lion King' gets its cast

TORONTO — Mirvish Productions has crowned its Lion King(s). The Toronto-based theatre company announced the cast for its sit-down production of "The Lion King" on Thursday morning.
Two deaths in listeriosis outbreak linked to plant-based milk recall

Two deaths in listeriosis outbreak linked to plant-based milk recall

OTTAWA — Two people have died after an outbreak of listeriosis triggered a national recall of certain plant-based milks, the Public Health Agency of Canada said Wednesday.
Former safety minister wants 'protective zones' for MPs' offices as threats increase

Former safety minister wants 'protective zones' for MPs' offices as threats increase

OTTAWA — Former public safety minister Marco Mendicino is calling for the creation of "protective zones" around political constituency offices to shield members of Parliament and their staff from a rising tide of threatening behaviour.
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