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Speaker of Ontario legislature stands by keffiyeh ban; Ford, opposition seek reversal

Speaker of Ontario legislature stands by keffiyeh ban; Ford, opposition seek reversal

TORONTO — The Speaker of Ontario's legislature is standing by a ruling that bans people in the building from wearing keffiyehs, which he says are being worn to make a political statement, even after the premier and all opposition parties asked him to
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Ontario police say 14 charged after 126 people lose money in 'grandparent scam'

Ontario police say 14 charged after 126 people lose money in 'grandparent scam'

TORONTO — Fourteen alleged members of an organized gang are facing dozens of charges after 126 people from across Canada lost nearly $1 million in total in a so-called "grandparent scam," Ontario Provincial Police announced Thursday, saying the fraud
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Judge continues instructions to jury in trial of man accused of killing Toronto cop

Judge continues instructions to jury in trial of man accused of killing Toronto cop

TORONTO — The judge presiding over the trial of a man accused of fatally running over a Toronto police officer is telling jurors the possible verdicts they may reach based on the evidence in the case.
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TD's Masrani hopes to tell shareholders more on anti-money laundering probe soon

TD's Masrani hopes to tell shareholders more on anti-money laundering probe soon

TORONTO — TD Bank chief executive Bharat Masrani says he hopes to be able to say more soon on the investigation into the bank's anti-money laundering measures.
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Corrective to April 16 story on hydro power stations being refurbished in Ontario

In an April 16 story on the refurbishment of hydro power stations in Niagara Falls, Ont., The Canadian Press incorrectly reported Ontario would be spending $ 1 billion on the project.
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Toronto FC rookie Tyrese Spicer savouring life as a pro and being in a video game

Toronto FC rookie Tyrese Spicer savouring life as a pro and being in a video game

TORONTO — Everything is new these days for Toronto FC's Tyrese Spicer, from scoring his first MLS goal to seeing himself in a video game. And the rookie wingback from Trinidad and Tobago can't stop smiling.
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Creators should disclose when they've used AI: social media mogul Randi Zuckerberg

Creators should disclose when they've used AI: social media mogul Randi Zuckerberg

TORONTO — Randi Zuckerberg says she thinks creators should start disclosing when they've used artificial intelligence to produce work because it's "becoming harder and harder to tell what's real.
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Maple Leafs sign defenceman Cade Webber to two-year entry-level contract

Maple Leafs sign defenceman Cade Webber to two-year entry-level contract

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Cade Webber to a two-year, entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Thursday. The contract carries an average annual value of US$875,000.
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World Boxing Association betting suspended in Ontario by regulator

World Boxing Association betting suspended in Ontario by regulator

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario is requiring all registered gaming operators who offer sports betting to stop accepting wagers on World Boxing Association events.
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S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points in a broad-based rally

S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points in a broad-based rally

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up more than 100 points in a broad-based rally on Thursday, while U.S. stock markets also pushed higher. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 131.00 points at 21,787.05.
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