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Carney’s move to kill carbon price now official but debate over it not dead

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney's move Friday to end the consumer carbon price has done little to put the long-standing political battle to rest.
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Nighttime walks and DIY haircuts: Ontarians look back at the first COVID-19 lockdown

Nighttime walks and DIY haircuts: Ontarians look back at the first COVID-19 lockdown

Five years ago, Ontarians suddenly found themselves staying home as part of a bigger push to "flatten the curve" of the COVID-19 pandemic. What was initially meant to last two weeks stretched into months of evolving public-health measures.
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OHL roundup: Van Steensel scores in OT as Colts clip Battalion

NORTH BAY, Ont. — Owen Van Steensel scored four minutes into overtime to lift the visiting Barrie Colts to a 5-4 Ontario Hockey League victory over the North Bay Battalion on Sunday at Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens.
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Ontario police watchdog investigating shooting in Hamilton, one man seriously injured

Ontario police watchdog investigating shooting in Hamilton, one man seriously injured

HAMILTON — Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating a shooting involving police in Hamilton on Sunday that left a man suffering serious injuries. The Special Investigations Unit says shortly before 4 p.m.
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Carney heading to Europe for first foreign trip since becoming prime minister

Carney heading to Europe for first foreign trip since becoming prime minister

OTTAWA — Mark Carney departed for his first foreign trip on Sunday, set to visit France and the U.K., with an additional stop in Iqaluit, Nvt., during a whirlwind three-day jaunt. The aim of the trip is to strengthen ties with France and the U.K.
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Toronto Raptors sign centre Castleton to second 10-day contract with NBA club

Toronto Raptors sign centre Castleton to second 10-day contract with NBA club

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors signed centre Colin Castleton to a second 10-day contract Sunday. The six-foot-11, 250-pound Castleton started two-of-five games during his first 10-day deal with the club. He averaged 7.0 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.
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Carney wants call with Trump, PM 'respects' president's economic goals: ambassador

Carney wants call with Trump, PM 'respects' president's economic goals: ambassador

OTTAWA — Canada's ambassador to the U.S. says Prime Minister Mark Carney is looking to set up a conversation with President Donald Trump "as soon as possible.
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Mississauga takes down American flags amid Canada-U.S. trade war

Mississauga takes down American flags amid Canada-U.S. trade war

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Mississauga is the latest city that says it will stop flying the American flag amid a trade war between Canada and the U.S., along with President Donald Trump's annexation threats.
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Impress me much? Shania Twain ready to lift homegrown artists on 'Canada's Got Talent'

Impress me much? Shania Twain ready to lift homegrown artists on 'Canada's Got Talent'

TORONTO — Shania Twain famously sings “That don’t impress me much," but the "Canada's Got Talent" judge hopes contestants aren't intimidated by the sassy persona the performer embodied in her 1990s hit.
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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: Hudson's Bay in court Hudson’s Bay is scheduled to be back in court Monday to advance a creditor protection case it launched March 7 amid subdued consumer spending,
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