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Toronto considers pilot project to allow alcohol consumption in 20 parks

Toronto considers pilot project to allow alcohol consumption in 20 parks

Toronto residents could be allowed to consume alcohol in 20 parks in the coming months if city council approves a proposed pilot program.
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Singer, TV host Keshia Chanté to host The Black Academy's second Legacy Awards

Singer, TV host Keshia Chanté to host The Black Academy's second Legacy Awards

TORONTO — Singer and TV host Keshia Chanté is set to anchor the second edition of The Black Academy's Legacy Awards this fall. The 90-minute broadcast will air live on CBC and CBC Gem on Sept.
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Canadians' household debt is high, but risk of major shock is low: economists

Canadians' household debt is high, but risk of major shock is low: economists

TORONTO — Decades of low interest rates and strong housing demand have led to high levels of household debt for Canadians, and now rising interest rates are increasing the cost of servicing that debt.
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Thomson Reuters signs deal to buy cloud media asset management company Imagen

Thomson Reuters signs deal to buy cloud media asset management company Imagen

TORONTO — Thomson Reuters Corp. has signed a deal to buy Imagen Ltd., a company that helps sports organizations, businesses and media companies manage their digital content libraries on the cloud. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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TIFF's first 2023 lineup announcement: Taika Waititi's soccer romp 'Next Goal Wins'

TIFF's first 2023 lineup announcement: Taika Waititi's soccer romp 'Next Goal Wins'

TORONTO — Taika Waititi's long-awaited soccer comedy "Next Goal Wins" will get its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September. It's the first film TIFF has confirmed will play at this year's festival.
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Deaf-led theatre company to bring reimagined Shakespeare tale to Toronto festival

Deaf-led theatre company to bring reimagined Shakespeare tale to Toronto festival

TORONTO — As a Deaf actor and artist, Dawn Jani Birley has spent much of her career challenging misconceptions and barriers.
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Jordi Fernandez replaces Nick Nurse as coach of Canadian men’s basketball team

Jordi Fernandez replaces Nick Nurse as coach of Canadian men’s basketball team

TORONTO — Sacramento Kings assistant coach Jordi Fernandez is replacing former Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse as the head coach of the Canadian men's basketball team, Canada Basketball announced Wednesday.
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Indigo reports $49.6M full-year loss compared with $3.3M profit a year earlier

Indigo reports $49.6M full-year loss compared with $3.3M profit a year earlier

TORONTO — Indigo Books and Music Inc. reported a loss of $49.6 million its latest financial year which saw a cyberattack take down its website and payment systems and compromise the personal information of some current and former employees.
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Canada ties Guadeloupe 2-2 after giving up late goal in CONCACAF Gold Cup opener

Canada ties Guadeloupe 2-2 after giving up late goal in CONCACAF Gold Cup opener

TORONTO — The disappointment was telling after a rough finish.
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No Support: Gausman strikes out 12 in losing effort as Giants blank Blue Jays 3-0

No Support: Gausman strikes out 12 in losing effort as Giants blank Blue Jays 3-0

TORONTO — The San Francisco Giants used a variety of pitching styles to keep the Toronto hitters off-balance Tuesday night. And unlike the home team, they took advantage of their opportunities.
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