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'No better time' to hire Canadians: Ottawa to restrict low-wage foreign workers

'No better time' to hire Canadians: Ottawa to restrict low-wage foreign workers

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging businesses to hire Canadian workers as his government announces new restrictions to limit low-wage temporary foreign workers.
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GO Transit operations affected by railway dispute to resume service Monday: Metrolinx

GO Transit operations affected by railway dispute to resume service Monday: Metrolinx

The agency responsible for Ontario’s GO Transit system says a commuter line and train station will resume service as the work stoppage by Canada's two major railways comes to an end.
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Blue Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt supports teammate Bowden Francis with handmade sign

TORONTO (AP) — After Taylor Ward offered a critical take on Toronto right-hander Bowden Francis’ latest strong start, fellow Blue Jays starter Chris Bassitt made sure he had his teammate’s back.
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Blue Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt supports teammate Bowden Francis with handmade sign

TORONTO (AP) — After Taylor Ward offered a critical take on Toronto right-hander Bowden Francis’ latest strong start, fellow Blue Jays starter Chris Bassitt made sure he had his teammate’s back.
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Barger and Kirk homer, Gausman fans 10 as Blue Jays win 8-2 to complete season sweep of Angels

TORONTO (AP) — Addison Barger and Alejandro Kirk hit two-run home runs, Kevin Gausman matched a season high by striking out 10 and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-2 on Sunday to complete a sweep of the seven-game season series.
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Barger and Kirk homer, Gausman fans 10 as Blue Jays win 8-2 to complete season sweep of Angels

TORONTO (AP) — Addison Barger and Alejandro Kirk hit two-run home runs, Kevin Gausman matched a season high by striking out 10 and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-2 on Sunday to complete a sweep of the seven-game season series.
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Toronto officer injured in alleged motorcycle hit and run near Rogers Centre

Toronto officer injured in alleged motorcycle hit and run near Rogers Centre

TORONTO — Toronto police say an officer was injured when he was allegedly hit by a stunt-driving motorcyclist he tried to stop outside the Rogers Centre. Police say the officer was sent to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Saturday.
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Cabinet retreat The federal cabinet will hold a retreat in Halifax this week starting on Sunday.
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A look at 10 buzzy films at this year's Toronto International Film Festival

A look at 10 buzzy films at this year's Toronto International Film Festival

TORONTO — A famed director's self-funded epic, a quirky Stephen King adaptation and Pamela Anderson's return to the big screen are among the offerings at this year's edition of the Toronto International Film Festival.
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Blue Jays beat Angels 3-1, Bowden Francis takes a no-hitter into the 9th inning

TORONTO (AP) — Bowden Francis struck out a career-high 12 in a dominant performance for the Toronto Blue Jays, carrying a no-hitter into the ninth inning of a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday.
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