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Detective wasn't concerned about London attack accused's mental state, trial hears

Detective wasn't concerned about London attack accused's mental state, trial hears

A detective who interviewed a man accused of murdering four members of a Muslim family in Ontario told a jury Tuesday he didn't think there was a problem with the accused's mental health while questioning him after the attack.
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Watt's late touchdown earns Steelers comeback win over Browns

TORONTO — T.J. Watt and the Pittsburgh Steelers defence brought a smile to a lot of Proline players Monday night. Watt returned a Deshaun Watson fumble 16 yards for a touchdown to rally Pittsburgh past the Cleveland Browns 26-22 on Monday night.
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Doug Ford gets polite welcome at plowing match but Greenbelt anger simmers

Doug Ford gets polite welcome at plowing match but Greenbelt anger simmers

BOWLING GREEN, ONTARIO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford received a polite welcome Tuesday at a rural and farm expo, but underneath the smattering of applause and cheers lay a quiet undercurrent of anger about his plan to open parcels of protected Greenbel
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Lions can become next CFL team to clinch playoff spot

Lions can become next CFL team to clinch playoff spot

TORONTO — The B.C. Lions have two shots to become the next team to clinch a CFL playoff berth. B.C. (9-4) can cement a post-season berth Friday night with a road win over the Edmonton Elks (4-10).
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Redblacks' Dustin Crum earns top CFL honour roll grade in losing cause

Redblacks' Dustin Crum earns top CFL honour roll grade in losing cause

TORONTO — A career-best performance earned Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Dustin Crum a spot on the CFL's honour roll Tuesday. Crum was the top-graded offensive player at 88.7 for his play in Ottawa's heartbreaking 41-37 road loss to the B.C. Lions.
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Amazon to hire 6,000 workers in Canada for full-time, part-time and seasonal jobs

Amazon to hire 6,000 workers in Canada for full-time, part-time and seasonal jobs

TORONTO — Amazon.com Inc. says it is ramping up to hire more than 6,000 people across Canada. The Seattle-based e-commerce giant says the new hires will cover full-time, seasonal and part-time roles.
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BioSteel creditors list shows company owes millions to the who's who of sports

BioSteel creditors list shows company owes millions to the who's who of sports

SMITHS FALLS, Ont. — BioSteel Sports Nutrition Inc. owes a slew of top-ranking sports teams and leagues millions of dollars.
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End of Metroland flyer distribution could hasten move to digital advertising: experts

End of Metroland flyer distribution could hasten move to digital advertising: experts

TORONTO — Canada's shrinking flyer industry and the slew of businesses who rely on it for advertising were dealt another blow last week when one of Ontario's most prominent media conglomerates stopped printing 70 community newspapers and announced th
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Minnesota picks Taylor Heise 1st in the inaugural Professional Women's Hockey League draft

Minnesota picks Taylor Heise 1st in the inaugural Professional Women's Hockey League draft

TORONTO — If Minnesota regards itself as the State of Hockey, the Twin Cities’ Professional Women’s Hockey League franchise will feature plenty of homegrown players, including Taylor Heise.
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American forward Taylor Heise taken first overall at inaugural PWHL draft

American forward Taylor Heise taken first overall at inaugural PWHL draft

TORONTO — First overall pick in the first-ever draft of a new league. It was a surreal feeling for Taylor Heise.
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