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Conservative voters less likely to be proud to be Canadian, new survey suggests

Conservative voters less likely to be proud to be Canadian, new survey suggests

TORONTO — Canadians' pride in their nationality, like most things these days, seems to be divided down partisan lines, a new poll suggests.
Three people taken to hospital, one in custody after University of Waterloo stabbing

Three people taken to hospital, one in custody after University of Waterloo stabbing

WATERLOO, ONTARIO — Three people were taken to hospital Wednesday with non-life-threatening injuries and a suspect was in custody after a stabbing during a philosophy class at the University of Waterloo.

Springer sparks big 1st inning as Blue Jays beat Giants 6-1

TORONTO (AP) — George Springer hit the first of four Toronto doubles in a five-run first inning, and the Blue Jays beat San Francisco 6-1 on Wednesday night to stop the Giants’ 10-game road winning streak.
Deadline passes to claim winning $70 million lottery ticket: OLG

Deadline passes to claim winning $70 million lottery ticket: OLG

The deadline to claim a $70 million lottery prize has now passed, and it remains to be seen if the holder of the winning ticket was found. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.
Blue Jays score five runs in first inning and roll to 6-1 victory over Giants

Blue Jays score five runs in first inning and roll to 6-1 victory over Giants

TORONTO — A five-run first inning helped Toronto's so-called bullpen day go according to plan on Wednesday night. Quality appearances by four Blue Jays pitchers helped too.
Giants' Conforto leaves after an inning because of a tight left hamstring

Giants' Conforto leaves after an inning because of a tight left hamstring

TORONTO (AP) — San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto left Wednesday night at Toronto after an inning because of a tight left hamstring.

Toronto Blue Jays look to make strides after inconsistent first half

TORONTO — At the baseball season's midway point, the Toronto Blue Jays find themselves hovering near the playoff cutline after a rather underwhelming first half.
Ontario won't declare intimate partner violence an epidemic following inquest

Ontario won't declare intimate partner violence an epidemic following inquest

TORONTO — Ontario has rejected calls from an inquest into the deaths of three women at the hands of their former partner to formally declare intimate partner violence an epidemic.
World entering 'period of uncertainty' as AI makes advances: Hinton

World entering 'period of uncertainty' as AI makes advances: Hinton

TORONTO — The so-called 'godfather of artificial intelligence' said the world is entering a period of huge uncertainty as the technology he pioneered gets even smarter, more ubiquitous and in need of people working to counter its risks.
Postmedia's merger talks with Toronto Star owner a 'Hail Mary pass': expert

Postmedia's merger talks with Toronto Star owner a 'Hail Mary pass': expert

TORONTO — A potential merger between Canada's two largest newspaper chains could mark the next step in the decimation of Canadian news, which has seen dwindling jobs and widening coverage gaps, say those who study the industry.