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Police boost presence on Toronto transit in wake of violence, reaction mixed

Police boost presence on Toronto transit in wake of violence, reaction mixed

TORONTO — Commuters expressed mixed reactions on Friday as Toronto police boosted their presence on city transit in the wake of recent violence.
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Three charged with fraud after allegedly posing as Toronto homeowners, selling home

Three charged with fraud after allegedly posing as Toronto homeowners, selling home

Toronto police say three people are facing fraud charges after they allegedly sold a home that wasn't theirs while the owners were out of the country.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,714.48, up 13.98): Athabasca Oil Corp. (TSX:ATH). Energy. Up 17 cents, or 6.75 per cent, to $2.69 on 12.7 million shares.
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S&P/TSX composite largely unchanged Friday, U.S. markets up

S&P/TSX composite largely unchanged Friday, U.S. markets up

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was largely unchanged on the last trading day of the week, with mixed results across sectors, while U.S. markets were up, led by the Nasdaq. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 13.98 points at 20,714.48.
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Greenbelt is Ontario's jurisdiction, Ford says after federal minister raises concerns

Greenbelt is Ontario's jurisdiction, Ford says after federal minister raises concerns

BRAMPTON, Ont. — The Greenbelt is provincial jurisdiction, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Friday after the federal environment minister indicated he'd consider intervening in Ford's plans to develop parts of the protected lands.
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Canadian police chiefs speak out on death of Black man beaten by U.S. officers

Canadian police chiefs speak out on death of Black man beaten by U.S. officers

TORONTO — Canadian police chiefs are speaking out on the death of a Black man who was beaten by police during a traffic stop in the United States.
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Goalie Sean Johnson signs with Toronto after 6 years at NYC

Goalie Sean Johnson signs with Toronto after 6 years at NYC

TORONTO (AP) — Sean Johnson is the new goalkeeper for Toronto FC through 2024. The 33-year-old free agent spent the last six seasons with New York City FC. Toronto FC signed him using targeted allocation money.
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Toronto FC lands a new No. 1 goalkeeper in U.S. international Sean Johnson

Toronto FC lands a new No. 1 goalkeeper in U.S. international Sean Johnson

Toronto FC filled its gaping hole in goal Friday, signing U.S. international Sean Johnson through 2024. The 33-year-old free agent, who spent the last six seasons with New York City FC, is entering his 14th season in Major League Soccer.
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More nurses and doctors priority for Ontario under possible federal health deal: Ford

More nurses and doctors priority for Ontario under possible federal health deal: Ford

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he will prioritize hiring more nurses, doctors and investments to help with the surgical backlog under a possible new health-care deal with the federal government.
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Ontario launches fee code for treating patients with long COVID

Ontario launches fee code for treating patients with long COVID

TORONTO — Ontario has released a billing code for doctors to use when diagnosing long COVID – a move doctors and advocates say is a crucial first step to better understanding, treating and destigmatizing a growing problem.
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