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Robbie Robertson, lead guitarist and songwriter of The Band, dies at 80

Robbie Robertson, lead guitarist and songwriter of The Band, dies at 80

Robbie Robertson, The Band’s lead guitarist and songwriter who in such classics as “The Weight” and “Up on Cripple Creek” mined American music and folklore and helped reshape contemporary rock, died Wednesday at 80.
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Ottawa police identify 15 suspects in storming of Senegalese Embassy

Ottawa police identify 15 suspects in storming of Senegalese Embassy

Ottawa police are asking for help identifying 15 people accused of storming the Embassy of Senegal. In a statement, they say a protest was happening just before noon on Aug. 1 and that a group forced its way inside the embassy.
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'Certain developers' favoured in decision to open up Greenbelt, auditor general says

'Certain developers' favoured in decision to open up Greenbelt, auditor general says

TORONTO — The province's decision to open up the protected Greenbelt to housing construction favoured "certain developers" with ties to the housing minister, and failed to consider the potential consequences of the move, an investigation by the audit
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,275.27, up 69.29): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up 87 cents, or 2.09 per cent, to $42.60 on 10.2 million shares.
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New Whitecaps signings Adekugbe, Laryea shift focus to MLS playoff push

New Whitecaps signings Adekugbe, Laryea shift focus to MLS playoff push

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps unveiled their two, new high-profile signings on Wednesday, with the message from both clear: the aim is to win and do so starting soon.
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Swift's T.O. stops create opportunities, risks for brands tied to show: marketers

Swift's T.O. stops create opportunities, risks for brands tied to show: marketers

TORONTO — Companies marketing themselves in connection with Taylor Swift's future swing through Toronto might feel an afterglow that outlives the pop star's handful of shows in the country — but such brands also face several risks in tying themselves
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Police using social media accounts as Meta begins blocking news for Canadians

Police using social media accounts as Meta begins blocking news for Canadians

OTTAWA — Police services across Canada are grappling with how they will relay emergency information, including breaking news and details of missing persons, once Meta begins permanently removing news from its social media platforms.
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'It's kind of like the Hunger Games': Swift fans on the battle for tickets

'It's kind of like the Hunger Games': Swift fans on the battle for tickets

Swifties are going to great lengths to get tickets to a series of Taylor Swift concerts in Toronto next year.
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S&P/TSX composite index ticks back up on Wednesday as U.S. markets droop

S&P/TSX composite index ticks back up on Wednesday as U.S. markets droop

TORONTO — Canada's main stock market inched upward in trading on Wednesday, rebounding slightly from the day before even as U.S. markets sagged. The S&P/TSX composite index rose 69.29 points to 20,275.
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Global Affairs says Michael Chong targeted by foreign smear campaign on Chinese app

Global Affairs says Michael Chong targeted by foreign smear campaign on Chinese app

OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada believes Conservative MP Michael Chong has been the victim of a foreign smear campaign, which the department suspects was conducted by Beijing.
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