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SASKATOON — Ontario and Saskatchewan have signed an agreement to remove trade barriers ahead of a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney to hash out a plan they hope will supercharge the economy.

MISSISSAUGA — Peel Regional Police say a missing child found Saturday in critical condition has died. Police were called to the area of Mississauga's Erindale Park, near Mississauga Road and Dundas Street, just after 5:30 p.m. on Saturday.

TORONTO — The provincially owned portion of Ontario's Highway 407 is officially toll-free as of today. The move, announced as part of the Progressive Conservative government's budget last month, took effect June 1.

TORONTO — When Hudson's Bay began liquidating all of its stores and hunting for a potential new owner, Ruby Liu was determined not to let Canada's oldest company disappear. The B.C.

TORONTO — Toronto police say a 65-year-old man is dead after being hit by a vehicle Saturday night in the city's east end. Police were called to the scene just before 10 p.m.

TORONTO — A month after Ontario's government extended strong mayor powers to a swath of new municipalities, some leaders are promising never to use the measures — but a chorus of small-town councillors warn that local democracy is under threat.

TORONTO — A miserable May ended in another loss for Toronto FC. Toronto coach Robin Fraser had hoped his team could pick up points in a home-heavy month.

TORONTO — The feel-good vibe created by Toronto's homer-happy offence was muted in a flash when Daulton Varsho went down with a hamstring injury on Saturday at Rogers Centre.

PHILADELPHIA — Canada's Marco Arop crossed the finish line in one minute 43.48 seconds to win the men's 800 metres in Grand Slam Track action on Saturday at Franklin Field.

TORONTO — George Springer hit two of Toronto's four home runs in an 8-7 victory over the Athletics on Saturday afternoon at Rogers Centre.