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Julks hits 1st slam, surging Astros homer four times in 11-4 win over Blue Jays

TORONTO (AP) — Corey Julks hit his first career grand slam, Brandon Bielak matched his career high by pitching 6 2/3 innings and the Houston Astros used a season-high 19 hits to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 11-4 Monday night.
Jays starter Manoah lasts just one-third of an inning in 11-4 blowout loss to Astros

Jays starter Manoah lasts just one-third of an inning in 11-4 blowout loss to Astros

TORONTO — Alek Manoah's season went from bad to worse on Monday night. The Blue Jays right-hander gave up six earned runs and lasted just one-third of an inning as the Houston Astros dumped Toronto 11-4 at Rogers Centre.

Papineau comes up short in U.S. Open qualifier tourney in Toronto

TORONTO — Ryan Gerard, Vincent Norrman and Ryan Armour earned the three spots up for grabs at a U-S Open qualifying tournament at Lambton Golf & Country Club in Toronto on Monday. Gerard, of Stuart, Fla.
Rogers sends framework for TTC service deal to federal industry minister

Rogers sends framework for TTC service deal to federal industry minister

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. in May sent federal Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne a framework for reaching a deal with other telecom providers over wireless service in Toronto's subway system, the company said Monday.
Ottawa police officer confronted child for flipping the bird: human rights lawyer

Ottawa police officer confronted child for flipping the bird: human rights lawyer

The actions of an Ottawa police officer are under review after cops allegedly pulled over a school bus because a boy gave them the middle finger.
Flair tops Canadian airlines with average number of complaints per 100 flights: CTA

Flair tops Canadian airlines with average number of complaints per 100 flights: CTA

TORONTO — Flair Airlines Ltd. has the highest number of complaints per 100 flights of all the major airlines in Canada, according to the Canadian Transportation Agency, as airlines have had a rocky recovery year with delayed and cancelled flights.

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,931.62, down 93.01): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up 10 cents, or 0.26 per cent, to $39.35 on 28.1 million shares.
Some residents near Centennial Lake evacuate as Ontario wildfires burn: township

Some residents near Centennial Lake evacuate as Ontario wildfires burn: township

A township in eastern Ontario issued a precautionary evacuation notice for residents near an active wildfire on Monday, as water bombers and crews battled dozens of fires in the northern regions of the province.
S&P/TSX composite moves lower Monday on broad-based losses, U.S. markets also down

S&P/TSX composite moves lower Monday on broad-based losses, U.S. markets also down

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down almost 100 points Monday with broad-based losses led by base metals, health care and financials, while U.S. markets were also down.
Hydro One workers killed in 2017 helicopter crash were proud employees, inquest hears

Hydro One workers killed in 2017 helicopter crash were proud employees, inquest hears

Hydro One employees killed in a December 2017 helicopter crash in eastern Ontario were remembered by their families as proud tradespeople with "lifetimes ahead of them," as an inquest into their deaths opened Monday.