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Machado drives in 2, Darvish pitches 6 innings for win as Padres blank Jays 2-0

TORONTO (AP) — Yu Darvish and three relievers combined on a six-hitter, Manny Machado drove in the only runs of the game with a two-run single and the San Diego Padres beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-0 Wednesday night.
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First-round draft pick Arjun Nimmala fits right in with Blue Jays organization

First-round draft pick Arjun Nimmala fits right in with Blue Jays organization

TORONTO — As soon as Arjun Nimmala arrived in Toronto, he knew he belonged with the Blue Jays. The 17-year-old shortstop was picked 20th overall by the Blue Jays at Major League Baseball's amateur draft on July 9.
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Ottawa's troubled light-rail train service remains closed after yet another shutdown

Ottawa's troubled light-rail train service remains closed after yet another shutdown

Ottawa's beleaguered light-rail transit system remained shut down Wednesday after it was abruptly halted during rush hour earlier in the week, causing ongoing disruptions to all who use it.
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Atkins: Ryu and Green's return from surgeries will shape Blue Jays deadline approach

Atkins: Ryu and Green's return from surgeries will shape Blue Jays deadline approach

TORONTO — The next two weeks will shape the Toronto Blue Jays' plan for Major League Baseball's upcoming trade deadline. It's not just that other teams will be deciding their needs in the coming days.
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In first motion as mayor, Chow gets unanimous support for refugee shelter response

In first motion as mayor, Chow gets unanimous support for refugee shelter response

TORONTO — Olivia Chow placed Toronto's asylum seeker shelter crisis at the top of the agenda on Wednesday, securing unanimous approval on a motion to tackle the issue during her first city council meeting as mayor.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,491.17, up 114.60): Royal Bank of Canada. (TSX:RY). Finance. Up 51 cents, or 0.39 per cent, to $130.17 on 12.7 million shares.
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Falling telecom prices a positive sign, but phone bills still too expensive: experts

Falling telecom prices a positive sign, but phone bills still too expensive: experts

TORONTO — A price drop for Canadian phone and internet services last month has some observers optimistic about the downward trend, but industry watchers say there is still a long way to go when it comes to telecom affordability. Consumers paid 14.
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S&P/TSX composite up on broad strength Wednesday, U.S. markets also rise

S&P/TSX composite up on broad strength Wednesday, U.S. markets also rise

TORONTO — Broad-based strength among Canadian equities led by battery metals helped lift Canada's main stock index Wednesday, while U.S. markets also rose.
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Toronto council approves pilot project to allow alcohol consumption in 27 parks

Toronto council approves pilot project to allow alcohol consumption in 27 parks

Toronto residents will be allowed to consume alcohol in a select number of parks in the coming months after city council approved a time-limited pilot program. The pilot project will run from Aug. 2 to Oct.
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Pearson airport says 10,000 new hires, better technology have improved service

Pearson airport says 10,000 new hires, better technology have improved service

Toronto's Pearson airport says a staffing boost has significantly improved service, and issues that sparked chaos at Canada's largest airport last summer have been addressed.
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