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Ernie Clement singles in 9th to lift the Blue Jays past the Rangers, 6-5

TORONTO (AP) — Ernie Clement singled in the ninth inning to give the Toronto Blue Jays a 6-5 victory over Texas on Friday night, ending the defending champion Rangers’ winning streak at five. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
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Toddler found dead in Mississauga, Ont., after being reported missing a day earlier

Toddler found dead in Mississauga, Ont., after being reported missing a day earlier

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — A toddler reported missing west of Toronto on Thursday has been found dead. Peel Regional Police say three-year-old Zaid was found in a creek in Mississauga, Ont.
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Redblacks roll over Stampeders 33-6, remain unbeaten at home

Redblacks roll over Stampeders 33-6, remain unbeaten at home

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks are 4-0 at home for the first time since 1978 after a decisive 33-6 win over the Calgary Stampeders on Friday night.
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Former Ottawa Senators assistant coach Bob Jones dies after battle with ALS

Former Ottawa Senators assistant coach Bob Jones dies after battle with ALS

OTTAWA — Former Ottawa Senators assistant coach Bob Jones has died following a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis — the disease commonly known as ALS. He was 54. Both the Senators and the NHL Coaches' Association confirmed the Sault Ste.
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Umicore suspends construction of $2.76B battery materials plant in Ontario

Umicore suspends construction of $2.76B battery materials plant in Ontario

Umicore says it has halted spending on a $2.76-billion battery materials plant in eastern Ontario. The global materials company says it made the decision because of scaled-back expectations for growth in the electric vehicle market.
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Argonauts returner Janarion Grant chasing CFL record against former team

Argonauts returner Janarion Grant chasing CFL record against former team

TORONTO — Janarion Grant is already providing the Toronto Argonauts huge returns just six games into his tenure. The speedster has recorded special-teams TDs in three straight games — two on punt returns and one from a kickoff.
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Blue Jays trade reliever Yimi Garcia to Mariners for two prospects

Blue Jays trade reliever Yimi Garcia to Mariners for two prospects

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays traded relief pitcher Yimi Garcia to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for two prospects on Friday. The 33-year-old appeared in 29 games for Toronto this season, putting up a 3-0 record to go along with 2.
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S&P/TSX composite index closes up along with U.S. markets Friday

S&P/TSX composite index closes up along with U.S. markets Friday

TORONTO — Widespread gains helped push Canada's main stock index higher Friday, while U.S. stock markets also rose after an encouraging U.S. inflation report.
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Canada calls for Israeli response to ICJ advice on occupied Palestinian territory

Canada calls for Israeli response to ICJ advice on occupied Palestinian territory

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called for Israel to "respond substantively" to the top United Nations court's recent advisory opinion that Israel's presence in the occupied Palestinian territories is unlawful and that it should end.
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Crown must settle with First Nations for breaching Robinson treaties: Supreme Court

Crown must settle with First Nations for breaching Robinson treaties: Supreme Court

OTTAWA — The Crown made a mockery of its treaty promise to the Anishinaabe in Ontario by freezing annual payments to First Nations for 150 years, and it now must make things right, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled.
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