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Queen's University says new medical school admissions process will increase diversity

Queen's University says new medical school admissions process will increase diversity

One of Canada's top medical schools says it is changing its admissions process, hoping to reduce "systemic barriers" facing low-income and diverse candidates seeking to become doctors. The School of Medicine at Queen's University in Kingston, Ont.
Leafs D Morgan Rielly set to return from injury; Marner 'unlikely' to play Wednesday

Leafs D Morgan Rielly set to return from injury; Marner 'unlikely' to play Wednesday

TORONTO — Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly is ready to return. Toronto head coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters following Tuesday's practice the team's No.
Grocery code of conduct won't drive prices higher, Sobeys chief executive says

Grocery code of conduct won't drive prices higher, Sobeys chief executive says

TORONTO — There’s no evidence that a grocery code of conduct would raise food prices for Canadians, said Empire Co. Ltd. chief executive Michael Medline.
New police helicopters in Ontario to help fight car theft, find missing people

New police helicopters in Ontario to help fight car theft, find missing people

TORONTO — Four new police helicopters will help fight the car-theft crisis and assist searches for missing vulnerable people, the province and Toronto-area police forces say.
Drug company Apotex signs deal to buy Montreal-based Searchlight Pharma

Drug company Apotex signs deal to buy Montreal-based Searchlight Pharma

TORONTO — Montreal-based healthcare company Searchlight Pharma is being purchased by drug company Apotex. The financial terms of the deal that's expected to close in the second quarter of this year were not immediately available.
Olynyk thriving as Raptors playmaking centre with Poeltl, Quickley and Barnes out

Olynyk thriving as Raptors playmaking centre with Poeltl, Quickley and Barnes out

TORONTO — When starting point guard Immanuel Quickley stepped away from the Toronto Raptors, it was not obvious who would set up the team's offence.
Matthews scores two more, Leafs hang on to beat Panthers in potential playoff preview

Matthews scores two more, Leafs hang on to beat Panthers in potential playoff preview

TORONTO — Paul Maurice was asked before Monday's game how to stop Auston Matthews. "Nobody's figured that out," replied the Panthers head coach. "You're not stopping him … you just hope he's scoring the next night.

OHL roundup: Greyhounds push Storm to the brink with 5-4 OT win

GUELPH, Ont. — Owen Allard scored 57 seconds into overtime as the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds edged the Guelph Storm 5-4 in Ontario Hockey League playoff action Monday.
Toronto Maple Leafs ink Quinnipiac University standout Jacob Quillan

Toronto Maple Leafs ink Quinnipiac University standout Jacob Quillan

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed Quinnipiac University forward Jacob Quillan. The team announced Monday it has agreed to a two-year entry-level contract with the 22-year-old native of Dartmouth, N.S.
Ontario may see non-tech teachers in new mandatory tech ed classes

Ontario may see non-tech teachers in new mandatory tech ed classes

TORONTO — Ontario is proposing to allow teachers without technological credentials to teach certain introductory tech courses for the next school year, which teachers and principals suggest indicates the province is ill-prepared for the new mandatory