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S&P/TSX composite dips on Monday, U.S. stock markets also slip

S&P/TSX composite dips on Monday, U.S. stock markets also slip

TORONTO — Weakness in energy stocks drove Canada's main stock index to dip on Monday, while U.S. stock markets also fell to start the trading week. Stephen Duench, vice-president and portfolio manager for AGF Investments Inc.
Ontario education minister wants teachers to accept private mediation

Ontario education minister wants teachers to accept private mediation

Ontario's education minister said Monday he has called on teachers' unions to accept private mediation in order to ensure contracts are in place before the start of the new school year, but two unions say it's too early for that and two others say th
Ottawa Redblacks have four picks within first 17 selections of CFL draft

Ottawa Redblacks have four picks within first 17 selections of CFL draft

TORONTO — Shawn Burke will have plenty of options in the CFL draft Tuesday. The Ottawa Redblacks' general manager owns four of the first 17 picks, including the first and 10th selections.
Crown argues Trudeau gravel-thrower deserves jail time, defence says he's remorseful

Crown argues Trudeau gravel-thrower deserves jail time, defence says he's remorseful

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Business booming for Toronto bars as Maple Leafs advance in playoffs

Business booming for Toronto bars as Maple Leafs advance in playoffs

TORONTO — Bar owners in Toronto say they're anticipating jubilant crowds as the Toronto Maple Leafs begin their second-round NHL playoff series against Florida on Tuesday.
Wage increases secured by striking workers shouldn't be seen as 'fat cat': experts

Wage increases secured by striking workers shouldn't be seen as 'fat cat': experts

TORONTO — Labour experts say the wage increases the country's largest federal public-sector union secured Monday are far from the hefty gains some might perceive them to be. The experts say the 12.
Forge FC rewards coach Bobby Smyrniotis with new contract and expanded role

Forge FC rewards coach Bobby Smyrniotis with new contract and expanded role

HAMILTON — Forge FC has rewarded Bobby Smyrniotis with a four-year contract extension in an expanded role as head coach and sporting director.
Ontario adds more mental health learning to school curriculum

Ontario adds more mental health learning to school curriculum

BURLINGTON, ONTARIO — Ontario is adding new curriculum expectations for Grade 10 students on mental health literacy and giving teachers more resources for students in Grades 7 and 8.
'Godfather of AI' quits Google to talk more openly about the technology's 'dangers'

'Godfather of AI' quits Google to talk more openly about the technology's 'dangers'

TORONTO — One of the godfathers of artificial intelligence says he has left Google so he can more freely discuss the dangers of the technology.
Remote Leafs radio setup proves costly on call of OT goal that gave team series win

Remote Leafs radio setup proves costly on call of OT goal that gave team series win

TORONTO — Sports broadcasters usually get only a handful of opportunities in their career to put their stamp on a team's most memorable moments.
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