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Hamilton legislator kicked out of Ontario NDP caucus, censured by legislature

Hamilton legislator kicked out of Ontario NDP caucus, censured by legislature

TORONTO — A rookie Ontario legislator was kicked out of the New Democratic caucus Monday, moments before Premier Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives effectively silenced her in the legislature over comments she made about the Israel-Hamas war.
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Bell Media signs deal to buy Outfront Media's Canadian business for $410 million

Bell Media signs deal to buy Outfront Media's Canadian business for $410 million

TORONTO — Bell Media announced a tentative $410-million deal Monday to buy the Canadian operations of outdoor advertising company Outfront Media Inc. in a move that experts say could solidify its hold on the out-of-home advertising market.
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Proline retail bettors earn huge returns on 12-leg soccer parlays

Proline retail bettors earn huge returns on 12-leg soccer parlays

TORONTO — Two Proline retail bettors earned huge returns from their successful soccer parlays this weekend. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., one bettor earned a $597,354.
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Ontario reversing urban boundary expansions for several communities

Ontario reversing urban boundary expansions for several communities

TORONTO — Ontario is reversing its expansion of urban boundaries for several communities after finding that processes used by the previous housing minister's office did not meet the government's standards, the new housing minister said Monday.
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Ontario to review municipalities' Greenbelt costs and compensate them, minister says

Ontario to review municipalities' Greenbelt costs and compensate them, minister says

TORONTO — Ontario's municipal affairs and housing minister says the province will compensate two municipalities for costs they incurred while working on the now-reversed Greenbelt land removals in their communities.
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More Canadians struggling with monthly mortgage payment: Angus Reid survey

More Canadians struggling with monthly mortgage payment: Angus Reid survey

TORONTO — A new survey suggests the number of Canadians struggling with their monthly mortgage payment is on the rise, along with worries of potentially higher payments when it comes time to renew with their lender.
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Toronto Argonauts sign Canadians Ungerer, Hagerty to contract extensions

Toronto Argonauts sign Canadians Ungerer, Hagerty to contract extensions

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts signed receiver David Ungerer II and defensive back Josh Hagerty to contract extensions Monday. Ungerer and Haggerty are both Canadians. Ungerer's deal covers two seasons while Haggerty's extension is for one year.
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Oaktree Capital Management investing $150 million Aecon Utilities

Oaktree Capital Management investing $150 million Aecon Utilities

TORONTO — Aecon Group Inc. has signed a deal that will see Oaktree Capital Management LP invest $150 million in the company's utility infrastructure services business. Under the agreement, Oaktree will acquire a 27.
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First Quantum says Cobre Panamá deal with government in Panama now law

First Quantum says Cobre Panamá deal with government in Panama now law

TORONTO — First Quantum Minerals Ltd. says the bill enacting its mining concession contract for its Cobre Panamá copper mine has become law.
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Hamilton stair master Walter Decker, 99, completes CN Tower climb for 3rd time

Hamilton stair master Walter Decker, 99, completes CN Tower climb for 3rd time

TORONTO — A 99-year-old Hamilton man climbed 1,776 steps to the top of the CN Tower over the weekend, his third time pulling off the accomplishment in support of charity.
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