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Giller Prize parts ways with sponsor Scotiabank after more than a year of protests

Giller Prize parts ways with sponsor Scotiabank after more than a year of protests

TORONTO — The Giller Prize has parted ways with its lead sponsor Scotiabank more than a year after members of the literary community began protesting the bank's ties to an Israeli arms manufacturer.
Forge looks for positive result in CONCACAF Champions Cup opener against Monterrey

Forge looks for positive result in CONCACAF Champions Cup opener against Monterrey

Forge FC has lost some key roster pieces since losing to Cavalry FC in last year's Canadian Premier League championship game. But in true Forge form, the club seems to have filled the holes.
A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progressive Conservatives Feb.
Unclear what trades, if any, red-hot Toronto Raptors will make ahead of deadline

Unclear what trades, if any, red-hot Toronto Raptors will make ahead of deadline

TORONTO — What a difference a year makes. Twelve months ago the Toronto Raptors were leaning into a roster overhaul, swinging several deals to reset the franchise ahead of the 2024 trade deadline.
A short list of U.S. goods which will be charged 25 per cent tariffs starting Tuesday

A short list of U.S. goods which will be charged 25 per cent tariffs starting Tuesday

OTTAWA — Effective Tuesday, Canada is imposing 25 per cent tariffs on $30 billion in goods originating in the United States — part of Canada's response to sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Canadian men's curling championship to return to St. John's next year

Canadian men's curling championship to return to St. John's next year

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Canadian men's curling championship will return to St. John's, N.L., next year, Curling Canada announced Monday. The 2026 Montana's Brier will be held Feb. 27-March 8 at the Mary Brown's Centre. St.
Worker dead after falling from ladder placed against billboard in Toronto

Worker dead after falling from ladder placed against billboard in Toronto

Toronto police say a worker has died after he fell this morning from a ladder while working on a billboard in the city’s west end.

Fans at Raptors game continue trend of booing US national anthem at pro sporting events in Canada

TORONTO (AP) — Fans at a Toronto Raptors game continued an emerging trend Sunday of booing the American national anthem at pro sporting events in Canada.
Drug company Apotex acquires CanPrev, a provider of vitamins and supplements

Drug company Apotex acquires CanPrev, a provider of vitamins and supplements

TORONTO — Drug company Apotex Inc. says it has acquired CanPrev, a Canadian provider of vitamins, supplements and other natural health products. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately available.
Alcohol-related deaths rose 18 per cent during pandemic: report

Alcohol-related deaths rose 18 per cent during pandemic: report

TORONTO — Alcohol-related deaths rose about 18 per cent during the pandemic, according to a study that points to the harm of making liquor more available at a time of increased vulnerability.
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