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Hudson's Bay lays off 41 staff while citing 'challenging headwinds'

Hudson's Bay lays off 41 staff while citing 'challenging headwinds'

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay says it has laid off 41 staff as it revamps the retailer's structure.
Toronto Blue Jays acquire outfielder Myles Straw in a deal with Cleveland Guardians

Toronto Blue Jays acquire outfielder Myles Straw in a deal with Cleveland Guardians

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays acquired outfielder Myles Straw in a deal with the Cleveland Guardians on Friday.
Ahead of U.S. TikTok ban, Canadians flock to Chinese 'RedNote' app

Ahead of U.S. TikTok ban, Canadians flock to Chinese 'RedNote' app

OTTAWA — With TikTok facing an imminent ban in the United States, many Canadian users are moving to rival Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu — also known as RedNote — pushing it to the top of download charts in Canada.
How an Ontario town's refusal to declare Pride month led to a years-long legal battle

How an Ontario town's refusal to declare Pride month led to a years-long legal battle

When Douglas Judson asked the Township of Emo to declare June as Pride month and display a rainbow flag for a week in 2020, he never imagined the request would turn into a years-long legal dispute that still has no end in sight.

Ontario’s high-stakes bet on iGaming: Province profiting from online betting but at what cost to problem gambling?

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19-year-old charged in Markham, Ont., Realtor's kidnapping and murder case: police

19-year-old charged in Markham, Ont., Realtor's kidnapping and murder case: police

Another person has been arrested as police continue to investigate the alleged kidnapping and murder of a Markham, Ont., Realtor.
Restaurants want GST holiday to be permanent, even if some didn't see benefits

Restaurants want GST holiday to be permanent, even if some didn't see benefits

TORONTO — Members of the restaurant industry are calling on the federal government to make the GST holiday permanent, even though some businesses have yet to see much impact from the tax break.
Tech firms look to Europe for direction after prorogation wipes parliamentary bills

Tech firms look to Europe for direction after prorogation wipes parliamentary bills

TORONTO — Canadian tech companies say they are patching together their own standards, mostly borrowed from European laws, to guide them through the limbo of prorogation.

Alex Ovechkin breaks the record for most goalies scored on, beating Leevi Merilainen to reach 179

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL record for the most goaltenders scored on, beating Leevi Merilainen in overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 1-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.

OHL roundup: Greentree scores twice, Spitfires defeat Wolves 6-2

WINDSOR, Ont. — Liam Greentree scored twice for the Windsor Spitfires in a 6-2 win over the Sudbury Wolves on the Ontario Hockey League on Thursday.
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