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Greenbelt is Ontario's jurisdiction, Ford says after federal minister raises concerns

Greenbelt is Ontario's jurisdiction, Ford says after federal minister raises concerns

BRAMPTON, Ont. — The Greenbelt is provincial jurisdiction, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Friday after the federal environment minister indicated he'd consider intervening in Ford's plans to develop parts of the protected lands.
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Canadian police chiefs speak out on death of Black man beaten by U.S. officers

Canadian police chiefs speak out on death of Black man beaten by U.S. officers

TORONTO — Canadian police chiefs are speaking out on the death of a Black man who was beaten by police during a traffic stop in the United States.
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Goalie Sean Johnson signs with Toronto after 6 years at NYC

Goalie Sean Johnson signs with Toronto after 6 years at NYC

TORONTO (AP) — Sean Johnson is the new goalkeeper for Toronto FC through 2024. The 33-year-old free agent spent the last six seasons with New York City FC. Toronto FC signed him using targeted allocation money.
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Toronto FC lands a new No. 1 goalkeeper in U.S. international Sean Johnson

Toronto FC lands a new No. 1 goalkeeper in U.S. international Sean Johnson

Toronto FC filled its gaping hole in goal Friday, signing U.S. international Sean Johnson through 2024. The 33-year-old free agent, who spent the last six seasons with New York City FC, is entering his 14th season in Major League Soccer.
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More nurses and doctors priority for Ontario under possible federal health deal: Ford

More nurses and doctors priority for Ontario under possible federal health deal: Ford

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he will prioritize hiring more nurses, doctors and investments to help with the surgical backlog under a possible new health-care deal with the federal government.
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Ontario launches fee code for treating patients with long COVID

Ontario launches fee code for treating patients with long COVID

TORONTO — Ontario has released a billing code for doctors to use when diagnosing long COVID – a move doctors and advocates say is a crucial first step to better understanding, treating and destigmatizing a growing problem.
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Grey Cup hero Robbie Smith signs extension with Toronto Argonauts

Grey Cup hero Robbie Smith signs extension with Toronto Argonauts

TORONTO — Grey Cup hero Robbie Smith is staying put. The Canadian defensive lineman signed a contract extension with the Toronto Argonauts on Friday. Smith was slated to become a free agent next month. The 25-year-old from Brampton, Ont.
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Toronto Maple Leafs star Matthews sidelined for at least three weeks with knee sprain

Toronto Maple Leafs star Matthews sidelined for at least three weeks with knee sprain

Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews will miss at least three weeks with a knee sprain, the team announced Friday. The 25-year-old centre has 25 goals and 53 points in 47 contests this season.
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Women-led startups fear falling behind amid tech downturn

Women-led startups fear falling behind amid tech downturn

TORONTO — Members of Canada's tech community say they are worried the sector's recent downturn will weigh even heavier on women founders, who have long trailed their male counterparts when fundraising.
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Group forms to build small modular nuclear reactor in Ontario

Group forms to build small modular nuclear reactor in Ontario

CLARINGTON, Ont. — Ontario Power Generation, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy, SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. and Aecon Group Inc. are joining forces to build a small modular nuclear reactor in Ontario.
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