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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,885.38, up 11.66 points): Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. (TSX:CM). Finance. Down 40 cents, or 0.61 per cent, to $64.76 on 14.
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S&P/TSX composite ekes out gain, U.S. stock markets fall

S&P/TSX composite ekes out gain, U.S. stock markets fall

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index eked out a gain Thursday thanks to energy and base metals, while U.S. stock markets fell, though they managed to pare back deeper losses from the morning.
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Ontario legislator defies order to remove keffiyeh at Queen's Park

Ontario legislator defies order to remove keffiyeh at Queen's Park

TORONTO — An Ontario legislator refused to take off her keffiyeh at Queen's Park on Thursday, prompting an order for her removal from the legislative chamber and her subsequent refusal to budge.
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CCLA presses for action after police chief comments on Zameer acquittal

CCLA presses for action after police chief comments on Zameer acquittal

Toronto's police chief has yet to apologize for the doubt he cast on a man's innocence when commenting on his acquittal, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association said Thursday as it asked the civilian body overseeing the force whether it thinks the c
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Charge laid against landscaping manager in 2023 electrocution of employee

Charge laid against landscaping manager in 2023 electrocution of employee

OTTAWA — Police say a manager at an Ottawa landscaping company has been charged with criminal negligence. The charge is related to the workplace death of a 20-year-old employee in the city's south end last spring.
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CBC opts not to renew Andrew Phung comedy 'Run the Burbs' after third season

CBC opts not to renew Andrew Phung comedy 'Run the Burbs' after third season

TORONTO — CBC is not renewing "Run the Burbs," Andrew Phung's suburban sitcom, for a fourth season. Phung, who co-created and stars in the show, shared the news on social media.
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Here's a list of recent electric vehicle and battery plant announcements in Canada

Honda Motor Co. plans to build a $15-billion electric vehicle battery plant next to its Alliston, Ont., plant, which it will retool to produce EVs, the company announced on Thursday.
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How David prepared for Goliath. A look inside the Simcoe County Rovers' locker room

How David prepared for Goliath. A look inside the Simcoe County Rovers' locker room

TORONTO — There were tears in the Simcoe County Rovers' locker room ahead of Wednesday's Canadian Championship game against Toronto FC as players' family and friends offered love and support by video.
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Bob Cole, the voice of hockey in Canada for a half-century, dies at 90

TORONTO (AP) — Bob Cole, the voice of hockey in Canada for a half century who served as the soundtrack for some of the national sport's biggest moments, has died. He was 90.
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Ted Baker Canada seeking creditor protection amid 'significant' liquidity challenges

TORONTO — The owners of Ted Baker's Canadian operations have filed for court protection from creditors in a bid to help the retailer get enough "breathing room" to decide whether to liquidate and wind down the business or pursue other unspecified alt
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