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Chow has been a front-runner before, what’s different for the mayoral hopeful?

Chow has been a front-runner before, what’s different for the mayoral hopeful?

TORONTO — Before the last high-profile debate of Toronto's mayoral byelection campaign, Olivia Chow was prepared for attacks from the other candidates on stage. She was leading the polls, and in the crosshairs of her political rivals.
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Five things to know about Canada's new wage-fixing and no-poaching prohibitions

Five things to know about Canada's new wage-fixing and no-poaching prohibitions

TORONTO — New rules prohibiting wage-fixing and no-poaching agreements kick in Friday in an effort to crack down on companies undermining competition at employees' expense.
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Toronto Raptors select Gradey Dick with the 13th overall pick of the NBA draft

Toronto Raptors select Gradey Dick with the 13th overall pick of the NBA draft

TORONTO — Gradey Dick aims to make an instant impact for his new team. The Toronto Raptors selected Dick with the 13th overall pick in the NBA draft on Thursday. The Kansas Jayhawks product averaged 14.1 points and 5.
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AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio to focus on safer uses of AI, argues regulation necessary

AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio to focus on safer uses of AI, argues regulation necessary

TORONTO — Artificial intelligence pioneer Yoshua Bengio says he will be redirecting his research to ensure he is working on applications of the technology that are safe for society.
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Cannabis company Canopy Growth reports $648 million net loss in fourth quarter

Cannabis company Canopy Growth reports $648 million net loss in fourth quarter

SMITHS FALLS, Ont. — Canopy Growth Corp. says its net loss grew in its most recent quarter as the company continued with an overhaul of its business. The Smiths Falls, Ont.
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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 (19,580.90, down 125.05): Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE). Energy. Down 29 cents, or 6.78 per cent, to $3.99 on 22.9 million shares.
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S&P/TSX composite down Thursday as energy, base metal stocks fall, U.S. stocks mixed

S&P/TSX composite down Thursday as energy, base metal stocks fall, U.S. stocks mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down more than 100 points Thursday as the price of oil weakened energy stocks amid weakness in base metals and financials, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 125.
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More nurses working in Ontario, but more also leaving, report shows

More nurses working in Ontario, but more also leaving, report shows

TORONTO — New figures show the number of nurses active in Ontario is increasing, but more nurses are also leaving the province for work or taking leaves.
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Unifor kicks off grocery talks with 100 per cent strike vote by 'fed up' workers

Unifor kicks off grocery talks with 100 per cent strike vote by 'fed up' workers

TORONTO — Unifor says grocery workers have more resolve than ever to achieve higher wages and better working conditions as it heads into a two-year stretch of bargaining for more than a dozen collective agreements.
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Cursive writing to be reintroduced in Ontario schools this fall

Cursive writing to be reintroduced in Ontario schools this fall

TORONTO — Cursive is making a comeback. Relegated in 2006 to an optional piece of learning in Ontario elementary schools, cursive writing is set to return as a mandatory part of the curriculum starting in September.
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