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Gausman strikes out 11, Bichette and Chapman hit homers, Blue Jays beat Brewers 3-1

TORONTO (AP) — Kevin Gausman pitched 6 2/3 shutout innings to win back-to-back starts for the first time this season, Bo Bichette and Matt Chapman both homered and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 on Thursday.
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CBC embracing free streaming channels for local news, comedy

CBC embracing free streaming channels for local news, comedy

TORONTO — CBC announced plans Thursday to launch more free streaming channels including one dedicated to comedy and several focused on local news as it dives deeper into online options favoured by younger audiences.
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Pride Toronto director says Bass apology a first step, encourages talk with community

Pride Toronto director says Bass apology a first step, encourages talk with community

TORONTO — Pride Toronto executive director Sherwin Modeste says Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass's apology for supporting anti-2SLGBTQ+ boycotts on social media was a "first step," but adds it's important "it goes beyond an apology.
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Bichette, Chapman lift Blue Jays over Brewers 3-1; Gausman strikes out 11

Bichette, Chapman lift Blue Jays over Brewers 3-1; Gausman strikes out 11

TORONTO — Kevin Gausman is putting together another elite season for the Toronto Blue Jays but the run support hasn't been there for him for most of his starts.
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Globe and Mail CEO Phillip Crawley to retire, Andrew Saunders named as successor

Globe and Mail CEO Phillip Crawley to retire, Andrew Saunders named as successor

TORONTO — The Globe and Mail announced Thursday that longtime CEO Phillip Crawley is retiring later this year after 25 years at the helm of the newspaper.
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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 (19,672.25, up 100.01): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up 51 cents, or 1.34 per cent, to $38.54 on 11.7 million shares.
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S&P/TSX composite gains 100 points on energy and base metals; U.S. markets also rise

S&P/TSX composite gains 100 points on energy and base metals; U.S. markets also rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained a hundred points Thursday led by strength in the energy and base metals sectors, while U.S. stock markets also climbed higher. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 100.01 points at 19,672.
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Ontario commits to cover 1/3 cost of Stellantis deal, Ford urges feds to close deal

Ontario commits to cover 1/3 cost of Stellantis deal, Ford urges feds to close deal

Ontario has committed to paying a third of the cost to save a $5-billion electric vehicle battery plant in Windsor, Ont., premier Doug Ford said Thursday.
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Ontario renews summer ER staffing funding for one more year

Ontario renews summer ER staffing funding for one more year

TORONTO — Ontario renewed funding Thursday that helps rural and northern hospitals bolster emergency room staffing through the summer, but the program will end after this year, the government said.
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'Excited, humbled' Leafs GM Brad Treliving has big to-do list, with Matthews up first

'Excited, humbled' Leafs GM Brad Treliving has big to-do list, with Matthews up first

TORONTO — Brad Treliving spoke with family, friends and close confidants. Every conversation ended in similar fashion. It's Toronto. It's the Maple Leafs. "Until you're here, you don't really understand it," Treliving said of hockey's biggest market.
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