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Chow proposes 9.5 per cent property tax hike, lower than initial staff proposal

Chow proposes 9.5 per cent property tax hike, lower than initial staff proposal

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow has unveiled a property tax hike lower than what officials initially proposed, while thanking the federal government for new money for asylum seeker shelter support.
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Ontario to give Toronto up to $97 million for FIFA World Cup

Ontario to give Toronto up to $97 million for FIFA World Cup

TORONTO — Ontario has conditionally committed to giving Toronto up to $97 million for the city's FIFA World Cup hosting duties, as long as the federal government matches its contribution.
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Federal government rejects Windsor's request for money from housing fund

Federal government rejects Windsor's request for money from housing fund

WINDSOR, Ont. — The federal government has rejected an application from the southwestern Ontario city of Windsor for funds to fast-track housing development.
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Canada Goose roars back to life in Asia, but sales slide everywhere else

Canada Goose roars back to life in Asia, but sales slide everywhere else

TORONTO — Canada Goose Holdings Inc. enjoyed skyrocketing sales in Asia last quarter after China lifted COVID-19 restrictions, even as revenue fell sharply in North America and Europe.
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Real estate receiverships on the rise as projects stall

Real estate receiverships on the rise as projects stall

TORONTO — From one of Canada’s tallest condo towers to bare tracts of land, residential development projects across the country are increasingly being pushed into receivership.
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Rogers hit by costs related to Shaw acquisition, reports Q4 profit down from year ago

Rogers hit by costs related to Shaw acquisition, reports Q4 profit down from year ago

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. reported its fourth-quarter net income fell 35 per cent compared with a year ago as it was hit by costs related to its acquisition of Shaw Communications Inc. and integrating the business.
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Players facing sex assault charges casts shadow over NHL all-star weekend festivities

Players facing sex assault charges casts shadow over NHL all-star weekend festivities

TORONTO — The NHL all-star weekend festivities are set to begin today in Toronto under a cloud.
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NHL defends itself against criticism for not doing enough about diversity

NHL defends itself against criticism for not doing enough about diversity

TORONTO (AP) — NHL executive Kim Davis says the league has made progress on the diversity front in response to criticism from a member of the Hockey Diversity Alliance .
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Cirkut shaped global hits, but it's a lesser-known tune that landed him a Grammy nod

Cirkut shaped global hits, but it's a lesser-known tune that landed him a Grammy nod

TORONTO — Few music producers hold the magic touch for shaping a pop hit quite like Henry Walter.
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Toronto school board cancels classes on day of solar eclipse

Toronto school board cancels classes on day of solar eclipse

TORONTO — Canada's largest school board approved on Wednesday a revision to its school calendar so students can stay home on the day a rare solar eclipse will chart a course through parts of Canada.
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