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Oilers trade Sam O'Reilly for Hobey Baker Award winner Isaac Howard

Oilers trade Sam O'Reilly for Hobey Baker Award winner Isaac Howard

EDMONTON — Despite being selected in the first round of the 2024 NHL entry draft, the Edmonton Oilers have decided to part ways with forward Sam O'Reilly.
Cascades closes Niagara Falls, N.Y., manufacturing plant; more than 100 job losses

Cascades closes Niagara Falls, N.Y., manufacturing plant; more than 100 job losses

KINGSEY FALLS — Cascades Inc. says it's permanently closing its manufacturing facility in Niagara Falls, N.Y., after almost four decades. The decision has led to the loss of 123 jobs and closure costs are estimated at $5 million.
Number of homeless people in Toronto more than doubled between 2021 and 2024: report

Number of homeless people in Toronto more than doubled between 2021 and 2024: report

TORONTO — The number of homeless people in Toronto has more than doubled between the spring of 2021 and last fall, a newly released survey showed.
Argonauts defensive end Andrew Chatfield Jr. leading CFL in sacks

Argonauts defensive end Andrew Chatfield Jr. leading CFL in sacks

TORONTO — Defensive end Andrew Chatfield Jr. has been a bright light in what's been a tough start for the Toronto Argonauts.
One dead, dozens sick in legionnaires' disease outbreak in London, Ont.: health unit

One dead, dozens sick in legionnaires' disease outbreak in London, Ont.: health unit

LONDON — Public health officials in London, Ont., say one person has died and more than 40 have become sick in an outbreak of legionnaires' disease.
Four charged after allegedly cutting down 33 hydro poles, stealing copper wire: OPP

Four charged after allegedly cutting down 33 hydro poles, stealing copper wire: OPP

Provincial police say four people are facing charges after they allegedly cut down more than 30 hydro poles and stole copper wire from them in a remote area in northern Ontario.
'Herded like cattle': Toronto's Rogers Stadium faces crowd control test after Coldplay show

'Herded like cattle': Toronto's Rogers Stadium faces crowd control test after Coldplay show

TORONTO — Coldplay fans appeared to experience a smoother exit from Toronto's Rogers Stadium on Monday night, after complaints of poor crowd control following the outdoor venue's inaugural show last week.
Youth dies after ATV crash in southwestern Ontario: police

Youth dies after ATV crash in southwestern Ontario: police

Police say a youth has died after an ATV crash that occurred last week in southwestern Ontario. Chatham-Kent police say they responded to an ATV collision on private property last Thursday.
Premiers Danielle Smith and Doug Ford agree to study new energy corridors, more trade

Premiers Danielle Smith and Doug Ford agree to study new energy corridors, more trade

CALGARY — The premiers of Alberta and Ontario agreed Monday to a feasibility study of new pipelines and rail lines between provinces and pledged to increase interprovincial trade of alcohol and vehicles.
Alberta to hold nuclear power consultations as reactor companies weigh opportunities

Alberta to hold nuclear power consultations as reactor companies weigh opportunities

CALGARY — Alberta plans to hold public consultations this fall on adding nuclear power to the province's energy mix, Premier Danielle Smith said Monday.