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Raptors backup centre Jontay Porter subject of NBA's gambling investigation

Raptors backup centre Jontay Porter subject of NBA's gambling investigation

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors season took another turn for the worse as backup centre Jontay Porter became the subject of a gambling investigation.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Mondayon the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,942.28 , down 41.80): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up $1.10, or 2.25 per cent, to $49.95 on 16.8 million shares.
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Woman charged after dog attack left child seriously injured in Toronto

Woman charged after dog attack left child seriously injured in Toronto

TORONTO — A dog attack at a Toronto park that left a child with life-altering injuries had led to multiple charges against the owner, police said Monday, days after the city took steps to address concerns over dangerous dogs.
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Adult body found on Lake Ontario shoreline in Mississauga, Peel police investigate

Adult body found on Lake Ontario shoreline in Mississauga, Peel police investigate

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Police say they are investigating after a body was found on the Lake Ontario shoreline west of Toronto. Peel regional police say a person who lives along the Mississauga, Ont., lakefront called for help after spotting a body.
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S&P/TSX composite closes lower despite boost to energy and mining stocks

S&P/TSX composite closes lower despite boost to energy and mining stocks

TORONTO — Energy and mining stocks got a boost from rising commodity prices Monday but Canada's main stock index closed down overall to kick off a short trading week. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 41.80 points at 21,942.28.
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Ontario budget to be 'prudent,' feature gas tax cut extension, infrastructure funds

Ontario budget to be 'prudent,' feature gas tax cut extension, infrastructure funds

Ontario's finance minister is set to present his budget Tuesday amid pressures to ease the rising cost of living, spur new home construction and plan for larger public sector salaries, all while eyeing an expected weaker economy on the horizon.
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Charges against OPP officers dropped in child's shooting death: police association

Charges against OPP officers dropped in child's shooting death: police association

Charges have been dropped against three Ontario Provincial Police officers who had been accused in the fatal shooting of an 18-month-old boy during a child abduction investigation, the police union said Monday.
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Depleted Toronto Raptors sign guard Kobi Simmons to 10-day contract

Depleted Toronto Raptors sign guard Kobi Simmons to 10-day contract

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have signed guard Kobi Simmons to a 10-day contract. The six-foot-five, 180-pound Simmons has averaged 15.9 points, 4.9 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 31.
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Sun Life Financial names Timothy Deacon as new chief financial officer

Sun Life Financial names Timothy Deacon as new chief financial officer

TORONTO — Sun Life Financial Inc. has named Timothy Deacon as its new chief financial officer, effective April 8. Deacon joins the insurer from the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board where he held the same role.
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Former Toronto mayor John Tory to rejoin Rogers Communications board of directors

Former Toronto mayor John Tory to rejoin Rogers Communications board of directors

TORONTO — Former Toronto mayor John Tory is set to rejoin the board of directors at Rogers Communications Inc.
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