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What's old is new: Why a Weeknd song from 2016 is now a chart smash

What's old is new: Why a Weeknd song from 2016 is now a chart smash

TORONTO — If the Weeknd's fresh hit "Die For You" seems mighty familiar, it's probably because it first soared up the radio charts five years ago.

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,457.46, up 67.13): Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD). Financials. Up 85 cents, or 0.95 per cent, to $89.95 on 10.5 million shares.
Search uncovers 171 'plausible burials' near Ontario residential school

Search uncovers 171 'plausible burials' near Ontario residential school

KENORA, Ont. — Searches for unmarked graves at the site of a former northern Ontario residential school have uncovered 171 “plausible burials," the Wauzhushk Onigum Nation said Tuesday, with other sites still to be investigated.
S&P/TSX composite posts small gain, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite posts small gain, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Strength in the energy, utility and industrial sectors helped Canada's main stock post a small gain Tuesday despite weakness in metals, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 67.13 points at 20,457.46.
Food inflation remains stubbornly high despite efforts to quell inflation

Food inflation remains stubbornly high despite efforts to quell inflation

TORONTO — Food inflation outpaced overall inflation for months, with grocery prices hitting double-digit increases in 2022, and economists say it will take longer to subside than overall inflation.
Thunder Bay's police chief resigns amid suspension, misconduct charges

Thunder Bay's police chief resigns amid suspension, misconduct charges

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Thunder Bay's embattled police chief has resigned. The Thunder Bay Police Board said it accepted a letter of resignation from Sylvie Hauth during a meeting on Tuesday with an effective date of Jan. 27.
Lawyer for ex-OPSEU president says union's allegations untrue

Lawyer for ex-OPSEU president says union's allegations untrue

TORONTO — A lawyer for the former president of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union says allegations of financial improprieties in a lawsuit launched by the union are untrue.
Police asking public for video amid investigation of St. Catharines industrial fire

Police asking public for video amid investigation of St. Catharines industrial fire

ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — Niagara police are calling on residents for help with their investigation into a fire at a hazardous waste facility that left one man dead last week. Police have said explosions and a fire broke out shortly after 6:30 a.m.
Expansion of private clinic procedures will affect hospital nurse bargaining: union

Expansion of private clinic procedures will affect hospital nurse bargaining: union

TORONTO — Ontario hospital nurses are set to soon start bargaining their new contract and the province's intention to expand procedures at private clinics means hospitals will have to come to the table prepared to entice professionals to stay, their
Case of man, woman charged with murder in OPP constable's death put over to February

Case of man, woman charged with murder in OPP constable's death put over to February

CAYUGA, ONT. — A man and woman who are facing murder charges in the death of an Ontario Provincial Police constable made a brief appearance in court Tuesday before their case was put over until next month.
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