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TORONTO — Matthew Knies had two goals and an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs held on late to down the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Monday. Auston Matthews, with a goal and an assist, and William Nylander also scored for Toronto (30-16-2).

TORONTO — The CFL Players' Association says it "strongly protests" the CFL's suspension of defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy for violating its drug policy.

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford has offered one of his clearest signals yet that an early provincial election is top of mind, arguing Monday that he will need a new mandate in order to deal with four years of a Donald Trump presidency in the Unit

OTTAWA — The federal immigration department is set to cut roughly 3,300 jobs over the next three years.

OTTAWA — Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland is attempting to distance herself from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his record as she competes for his job.

OTTAWA — U.S.

OTTAWA — Here's how notable Canadian politicians and groups are reacting to Donald Trump’s inauguration as president of the United States Monday.

TORONTO — Scotiabank is the latest major Canadian bank to withdraw from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance. The bank joins BMO, National Bank, TD Bank Group and CIBC in leaving the alliance.

FREDERICTON — A mass of cold air that meandered south from the Arctic has sent temperatures plunging with wind chills making it feel like -40 Celsius or colder from New Brunswick to eastern Alberta.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose more than 100 points and the loonie climbed on Monday as U.S. media reported that Donald Trump would likely hold off on imposing tariffs on Canadian exports to the U.S. on his first day in office.