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OHL Roundup: Ottawa 67's top Peterborough Petes 4-1 for third straight win

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — Henry Mews had a goal and an assist, Collin MacKenzie made 30 saves in relief and the Ottawa 67's topped the Peterborough Petes 4-1 on Thursday.
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Ontario expects $1.3B deficit, to post surplus in a year

Ontario expects $1.3B deficit, to post surplus in a year

TORONTO — Ontario plans to start posting budget surpluses in a year, leaning heavily on booming revenues to outweigh increased spending on health care – which includes boosts to hospitals, home care and the medical workforce.
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Ontario puts $113M in budget to emergency preparedness

Ontario puts $113M in budget to emergency preparedness

TORONTO — Community organizations and municipalities in Ontario could get a piece of $110 million in funding the province has committed over three years for emergency readiness.
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Ontario boosts hospital, mental health and pediatric funding in budget

Ontario boosts hospital, mental health and pediatric funding in budget

TORONTO — Ontario is boosting funding for hospitals, pediatric care, mental health and home care as part of its efforts to reform health care in the province.
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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 (19,459.92, down 72.86): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down 65 cents, or 1.58 per cent, to $40.53 on 12.2 million shares.
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Strathcona residents say Toronto shelter hotels failed promise of permanent housing

Strathcona residents say Toronto shelter hotels failed promise of permanent housing

TORONTO — Jason Costate recently passed his one-year anniversary off drugs like crystal meth and fentanyl — a period of sobriety that began when he moved into a Toronto hotel-turned-shelter.
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S&P/TSX composite down Thursday, U.S. markets post small gain despite morning rally

S&P/TSX composite down Thursday, U.S. markets post small gain despite morning rally

TORONTO — The S&P/TSX composite index was down about 70 points Thursday, while U.S. markets posted small gains, with markets rallying for most of the day before sputtering in the last trading hour.
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Alanis Morissette to headline RBC Open concert series in June

Alanis Morissette to headline RBC Open concert series in June

TORONTO — Alt-rockerAlanis Morissette is one of the headliners this year's concert series at the annual RBC Canadian Open golf tournament.
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Ontario police issue Canada-wide warrants for two more suspects in Hajtamiri attack

Ontario police issue Canada-wide warrants for two more suspects in Hajtamiri attack

TORONTO — Canada-wide warrants have been issued for the arrest of two new suspects in connection with the alleged attack of a 37-year-old woman who was later abducted from an Ontario town, police said Thursday.
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Ontario growing pharmacists' prescribing powers, eyes further expansion

Ontario growing pharmacists' prescribing powers, eyes further expansion

TORONTO — Ontario is giving pharmacists additional prescription powers, and is considering allowing them to administer certain treatments and medications through injection.
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