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Trump's choice for ambassador to Canada speaks his mind, Republican says

Trump's choice for ambassador to Canada speaks his mind, Republican says

OTTAWA — The man U.S. President Donald Trump has picked to be the ambassador to Canada is a frank person who will stand up for his country, a colleague said at an event in Washington this week.
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How one public health unit is tackling Ontario's biggest measles outbreak in decades

How one public health unit is tackling Ontario's biggest measles outbreak in decades

ST. THOMAS, Ont. — For the second time in five years, some doctors in southwestern Ontario are encountering a virus they've never treated before. But unlike when COVID-19 struck in 2020, this illness is no mystery.
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Ontario putting 25 per cent surcharge on U.S.-bound electricity Monday: Ford

Ontario putting 25 per cent surcharge on U.S.-bound electricity Monday: Ford

TORONTO — Ontario will charge 25 per cent more for electricity shipped to 1.5 million Americans starting Monday in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, Premier Doug Ford said Thursday.
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S&P/TSX composite falls almost 300 points, U.S. stocks also down amid tariff turmoil

S&P/TSX composite falls almost 300 points, U.S. stocks also down amid tariff turmoil

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell almost 300 points Thursday, while U.S. stock markets were also down, as the uncertainty around U.S. tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico mounted. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 286.
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Richie Laryea to miss Toronto FC's game at FC Cincinnati due to hamstring injury

Richie Laryea to miss Toronto FC's game at FC Cincinnati due to hamstring injury

TORONTO — Fullback-wingback Richie Laryea, injured early in last weekend's 4-2 loss in Orlando, will not make the trip with Toronto FC for Saturday's game at FC Cincinnati.
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Canadian ex-Olympian added to FBI's most wanted fugitives list; $10M award offered

Canadian ex-Olympian added to FBI's most wanted fugitives list; $10M award offered

TORONTO — A former Canadian Olympic snowboarder wanted in the U.S. on multiple charges stemming from his alleged involvement in a transnational drug trafficking ring has been added to the FBI’s list of 10 most wanted fugitives. The U.S.
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Reports: Toronto Maple Leafs place forward Ryan Reaves on waivers

Reports: Toronto Maple Leafs place forward Ryan Reaves on waivers

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have waived forward Ryan Reaves, according to multiple media reports. The six-foot-two, 225-pound right-wing from Winnipeg has two assists in 35 games this season. Reaves, 38, signed a three-year, US$4.
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Ottawa, plaintiffs agree to settle lawsuit over 'Indian hospitals'

Ottawa, plaintiffs agree to settle lawsuit over 'Indian hospitals'

OTTAWA — A crowd of survivors of so-called "Indian hospitals" gathered on Parliament Hill Thursday to hear the federal government say what they've been waiting years to hear: We believe you.
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Trade surplus surged in January as U.S. threatened tariffs

Trade surplus surged in January as U.S. threatened tariffs

OTTAWA — Canada's merchandise trade surplus in January rose to its highest level since May 2022, as both exports and imports surged in the face of tariff threats by the United States.
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Toronto Raptors sign centre Colin Castleton to 10-day contract

Toronto Raptors sign centre Colin Castleton to 10-day contract

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have signed Colin Castleton to a 10-day contract, the NBA team announced Thursday. The six-foot-11, 250-pound centre appeared in 10 games with the Memphis Grizzlies this season.
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