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Bad decisions by Laurentian University led to financial peril: auditor general

Bad decisions by Laurentian University led to financial peril: auditor general

TORONTO — Ontario's auditor general says Laurentian University found itself in a terrible financial situation due to a series of questionable decisions by senior administration. Bonnie Lysyk says the Sudbury, Ont.
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Art Gallery of Ontario appoints curator focused on Inuit art

Art Gallery of Ontario appoints curator focused on Inuit art

TORONTO — The Art Gallery of Ontario has appointed an associate curator of Indigenous art with a focus on Inuit exhibitions and acquisitions.
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Police rescue 16 puppies from 'horrendous' conditions in Markham, Ont., home

TORONTO — Two men are facing multiple charges after police rescued 16 puppies from "horrendous" conditions at a Markham, Ont., home.
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Mass layoffs don't deter tech workers as they stick with sector, look to startups

Mass layoffs don't deter tech workers as they stick with sector, look to startups

TORONTO — When Mary Hailu learned she was being laid off from her executive assistant job at Toronto auto sales startup Clutch in June, all she could think about was her eight-year-old daughter. "I'm a single mom.
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OHL Roundup: Flint Firebirds hold on to defeat Soo Greyhounds 2-1

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. — Artem Guryev's first goal of the season proved to be the winner as the Flint Firebirds edged the Soo Greyhounds 2-1 on Wednesday. Braeden Kressler scored the other for Flint (10-7-1-1).
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Anunoby has 32 points, 10 rebounds to spoil Kyle Lowry's return to Toronto

Anunoby has 32 points, 10 rebounds to spoil Kyle Lowry's return to Toronto

TORONTO — Kyle Lowry said he both loves and hates playing against former Toronto Raptors teammate Fred VanVleet. Wednesday, it was more hate than love.
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Blue Jays trade outfielder Teoscar Hernandez to Mariners for pitchers Swanson, Macko

Blue Jays trade outfielder Teoscar Hernandez to Mariners for pitchers Swanson, Macko

Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins gave up a big bat to address an area of need on Wednesday, sending slugger Teoscar Hernandez to the Seattle Mariners for pitchers Erik Swanson and Adam Macko.
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Ontario education workers file strike notice again, say talks broke down

Ontario education workers file strike notice again, say talks broke down

TORONTO — More than 50,000 education workers in Ontario are set to go on strike Monday – two weeks after their last walkout ended – saying that while they've reached an agreement with the government on wages, they still want certain staffing levels t
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Toronto mayor backs early booze sales at bars, restaurants during World Cup

Toronto mayor backs early booze sales at bars, restaurants during World Cup

Toronto Mayor John Tory backed a plan Wednesday to allow restaurants and bars to serve alcohol earlier than usual during the FIFA World Cup, saying it would provide a boost to the city's pandemic-stricken restaurant industry.
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S&P/TSX composite edges down, U.S. stock markets lower

S&P/TSX composite edges down, U.S. stock markets lower

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index slipped Wednesday as October inflation data was released, pulled lower by losses in energy and metals, while U.S. markets were also down. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 36.82 points at 19,957.96.
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