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TSX declines Thursday, Wall Street also falls following U.S. inflation report

TSX declines Thursday, Wall Street also falls following U.S. inflation report

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index declined Thursday, led by losses in utilities, base metals and telecom, while U.S. markets also fell after the latest report on inflation south of the border. Headline inflation in the U.S.
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Blue Jays president Shapiro says general manager Atkins will return next season

Blue Jays president Shapiro says general manager Atkins will return next season

TORONTO — Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro expressed support for general manager Ross Atkins on Thursday and acknowledged the need for improved communication and transparency with the team's players.
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John Herdman approaches massive Toronto FC rescue job with a smile on his face

John Herdman approaches massive Toronto FC rescue job with a smile on his face

TORONTO — John Herdman is no stranger to rescue jobs. He took over a Canadian women's team that was broken after finishing last at the 2011 FIFA World Cup.
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Taylor Swift concert movie breaks Cineplex record for event pre-sales

Taylor Swift concert movie breaks Cineplex record for event pre-sales

TORONTO — Taylor Swift's concert movie is proving to be a fairy tale for Canada's largest cinema chain. The film "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour," which hit theatres Thursday, generated $6.2 million in pre-sales for Cineplex Inc.
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Bernie Sanders to address NDP convention in pre-recorded video

Bernie Sanders to address NDP convention in pre-recorded video

HAMILTON — United States Sen. Bernie Sanders is throwing his support behind Canada's New Democrats in a pre-recorded video the party aims to play at its policy convention on Friday. The three-day convention opens in Hamilton, Ont.
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Denys Arcand to receive lifetime achievement award from Directors Guild of Canada

Denys Arcand to receive lifetime achievement award from Directors Guild of Canada

TORONTO — Quebec auteur Denys Arcand has been selected for the Directors Guild of Canada's top honour this year. The 82-year-old Oscar winner will receive the DGC Lifetime Achievement Award at a gala in Toronto on Oct. 21.
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Canadian police forces upping patrols in response to Israel-Hamas war

Canadian police forces upping patrols in response to Israel-Hamas war

TORONTO — Some Canadian police forces say they are increasing patrols in response to the Israel-Hamas war while offering assurances that they have not received any credible threats.
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Canadian team of 473 athletes to compete in Pan American Games

Canadian team of 473 athletes to compete in Pan American Games

TORONTO — A team of 473 athletes will represent Canada at the upcoming Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile. The quadrennial Pan Am Games featuring over 6,000 athletes from 41 countries in the Americas and Caribbean open Oct. 20 and close Nov. 5.
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Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro says Ross Atkins will return as GM in 2024

TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro announced Ross Atkins will return as general manager next season but acknowledged the team needs to perform better in the playoffs.
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Veteran QB Mitchell to make first home start for Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Veteran QB Mitchell to make first home start for Hamilton Tiger-Cats

HAMILTON — It's taken longer — much longer — than expected but Bo Levi Mitchell will finally make a home start for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The veteran quarterback will be under centre Friday night when Hamilton (8-8) hosts the B.C. Lions (11-5).
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