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Canadian connection: Timberwolves' Miller learning NBA ropes from Alexander-Walker

Canadian connection: Timberwolves' Miller learning NBA ropes from Alexander-Walker

TORONTO — When Leonard Miller was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves he knew he had a natural mentor in Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
Finance ministers to meet on Alberta's proposal to leave Canada Pension Plan

Finance ministers to meet on Alberta's proposal to leave Canada Pension Plan

TORONTO — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland agreed to convene a meeting with the finance ministers to discuss Alberta's proposal to withdraw from the Canada Pension Plan.
Peter Nygard says people couldn't get locked in his private suite at Toronto building

Peter Nygard says people couldn't get locked in his private suite at Toronto building

TORONTO — Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard told a jury Wednesday that "under no circumstances" could someone get locked inside his private suite at his company's Toronto building, as there were several exit options.

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (18,947.85, down 38.64 points): Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Up 39 cents, or 0.88 per cent, to $44.53 on 10.5 million shares.
Ontario mayors say rules for provincial housing fund unfairly penalize them

Ontario mayors say rules for provincial housing fund unfairly penalize them

TORONTO — Ontario's big cities say they could lose out on millions of dollars in provincial funding for housing-related infrastructure due to factors beyond their control, unless the government makes a simple change to the criteria.
TSX posts small loss while U.S. markets tumble on earnings, bond yields

TSX posts small loss while U.S. markets tumble on earnings, bond yields

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index stepped lower Wednesday despite strength in energy stocks and battery metals, while U.S. markets fell amid mixed earnings reports from big companies and rising bond yields.
Raptors exercise fourth-year team option on Scottie Barnes's rookie contract

Raptors exercise fourth-year team option on Scottie Barnes's rookie contract

TORONTO — Scottie Barnes is going to be with the Toronto Raptors for at least one more year. The Raptors exercised the fourth-year team option on the rookie scale contract of the swingman on Wednesday. Barnes is now signed through the 2024-25 season.
What a weaker loonie means for Canadians

What a weaker loonie means for Canadians

TORONTO — The Canadian dollar has dipped against its U.S. counterpart following the Bank of Canada's decision to hold its key interest rate at five per cent. Here's what it means for Canadians.
Police warn pet owners after medium-sized wildcat escapes Ottawa-area sanctuary

Police warn pet owners after medium-sized wildcat escapes Ottawa-area sanctuary

OTTAWA — Ontario Provincial Police are warning that a medium-sized wildcat has escaped from an animal sanctuary in Bonnechere Valley, Ont., about 130 kilometres west of Ottawa. Police say the African serval cat could attack livestock and pets.
Running back Oliveira gets nod as Bombers nominee for CFL outstanding player

Running back Oliveira gets nod as Bombers nominee for CFL outstanding player

TORONTO — Zach Collaros won't be in the running for a third straight CFL outstanding player award. The Winnipeg quarterback has won the honour the last two years.