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S&P/TSX composite ticks lower, U.S. stocks post small gain

S&P/TSX composite ticks lower, U.S. stocks post small gain

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index ticked lower on Wednesday, weighed down by losses in technology and base metals, while U.S. stock markets eked out another gain to reach a new all-time high for the S&P 500.
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Springer likely to share leadoff spot, will see some time in left field this season

Springer likely to share leadoff spot, will see some time in left field this season

DUNEDIN — His spot at the top of the batting order no longer secure and his statistics trending downward, George Springer has plenty to prove as he enters the penultimate season of his six-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Curling Canada, Kruger insist Hearts relationship strong as curlers ponder changes

Curling Canada, Kruger insist Hearts relationship strong as curlers ponder changes

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — The title sponsor of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts and Curling Canada insist their relationship is rock solid as some curlers wonder about changes they've seen this year.
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A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progressive Conservatives Feb.
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Small business carbon rebate will be taxed for now despite government promise

Small business carbon rebate will be taxed for now despite government promise

OTTAWA — The federal government has confirmed that small businesses will have to pay tax on their carbon rebate, despite government promises otherwise, because Parliament can't currently pass legislation to make the payment exempt from income taxes.
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Toronto senior fatally hit by a car while trying to get his vehicle out of snowbank

Toronto senior fatally hit by a car while trying to get his vehicle out of snowbank

MARKHAM, Ont. — Police say a 78-year-old Toronto man has died after he was hit by a car while trying to get his vehicle out of a snowbank. York Regional Police say the crash took place on Monday afternoon in Markham, after a weekend of heavy snow.
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Former fullback Steven Beitashour returns to Toronto to join coaching staff

Former fullback Steven Beitashour returns to Toronto to join coaching staff

Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser has added former TFC fullback Steven Beitashour and former Colorado Rapids assistant Wolde Harris to his coaching staff. While general manager Jason Hernandez first revealed the coaching additions Feb.
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Marineland succeeds in bid to sever property so it can raise money to move animals

Marineland succeeds in bid to sever property so it can raise money to move animals

Marineland is set to sever its sprawling property so it can take out mortgages in order to fund park operations and eventually move its animals, including more than two dozen beluga whales, the tourist attraction said at a public hearing Tuesday.
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Looking to identify and shop Canadian products? There's an app for that

Looking to identify and shop Canadian products? There's an app for that

TORONTO — If you catch Sasha Ivanov at the supermarket these days, chances are he'll be snapping a photo of something on the store's shelves.
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Canadian Tire signs deal to sell Helly Hansen to Kontoor Brands for $1.3 billion

Canadian Tire signs deal to sell Helly Hansen to Kontoor Brands for $1.3 billion

TORONTO — Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. says it has signed an almost $1.3-billion deal to sell Helly Hansen to a U.S. owner of several clothing brands.
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