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Americans' title defence welcome result for most Proline bettors

The United States' successful defence of its world junior hockey championship was welcomed news to many Proline bettors. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., 74 per cent of players picked the U.S.
Former CIBC chairman and chief executive John Hunkin dies

Former CIBC chairman and chief executive John Hunkin dies

TORONTO — Former CIBC chairman and chief executive John Hunkin has died. During his time in the top job, CIBC acquired Merrill Lynch's Canadian brokerage business, strengthening bank's position in wealth management.
'Universal Language,' '40 Acres' among TIFF's picks for best Canadian films of 2024

'Universal Language,' '40 Acres' among TIFF's picks for best Canadian films of 2024

TORONTO — An absurdist dramedy about an alternate-universe Winnipeg and a dystopian thriller about a famine-ravaged world are among the Toronto International Film Festival’s picks for best Canadian films of 2024.
How Justin Trudeau captured the zeitgeist, and how he lost it

How Justin Trudeau captured the zeitgeist, and how he lost it

TORONTO — In his early days as prime minister, Justin Trudeau was "cool.
Strike averted as Ontario college faculty union, employers enter binding arbitration

Strike averted as Ontario college faculty union, employers enter binding arbitration

TORONTO — The bargaining agent for Ontario's 24 public colleges and the union representing faculty have agreed to enter into binding arbitration, avoiding a strike.
Not a 'snowball's chance in hell' of Canada becoming 51st state: Trudeau

Not a 'snowball's chance in hell' of Canada becoming 51st state: Trudeau

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau clapped back Tuesday at Donald Trump's escalating claims that Canada would be better off if it became the 51st state, and has called for an in-person meeting with premiers in Ottawa next week to address this
Biden praises Trudeau as friend but other leaders remain mum on his resignation

Biden praises Trudeau as friend but other leaders remain mum on his resignation

OTTAWA — U.S. President Joe Biden praised Justin Trudeau as a friend and ally Tuesday, making him one of just a handful of world leaders weighing in on the prime minister's plan to resign his post later this year.
Ontario launching rebates for energy efficient home renovations and upgrades

Ontario launching rebates for energy efficient home renovations and upgrades

TORONTO — Ontario is introducing two new energy efficiency programs, including one offering rebates for certain home improvements. The Home Renovation Savings Program, launching Jan.
Two people charged with negligence in death of nine-month-old baby: police

Two people charged with negligence in death of nine-month-old baby: police

Ontario Provincial Police say two people have been charged in the death of an infant on Saugeen First Nation nearly two years ago.
S&P/TSX composite down Tuesday, U.S. stock markets fall after new economic data

S&P/TSX composite down Tuesday, U.S. stock markets fall after new economic data

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower Tuesday, led by losses in technology, while the sector led U.S. markets to erase Monday's gains. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 69.90 points at 24,929.89.
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