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S&P/TSX composite moves lower Thursday, U.S. stock markets mixed ahead of jobs data

S&P/TSX composite moves lower Thursday, U.S. stock markets mixed ahead of jobs data

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower on Thursday as energy, industrial and tech stocks weighed on Bay St., while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 52.48 points at 22,988.28.
In message of hope, Singh says challenge ahead is convincing people NDP can win

In message of hope, Singh says challenge ahead is convincing people NDP can win

OTTAWA — Jagmeet Singh brought a message of hope Thursday in his first speech following the NDP's exit from its supply and confidence deal with the minority Liberals, who portrayed his move as a bow to Conservative wishes.
'Principal architect' of Morrisseau mass forgeries sentenced to five years in prison

'Principal architect' of Morrisseau mass forgeries sentenced to five years in prison

Mass forgeries of Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau's paintings have caused irreparable harm to the trailblazer's legacy — and to First Nations art writ large, an Ontario judge acknowledged Thursday in sentencing one of the ringleaders of a sprawli
The Toronto International Film Festival is kicking off. Here are 5 things to look for this year

The Toronto International Film Festival is kicking off. Here are 5 things to look for this year

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto International Film Festival is the clean-up hitter of the fall festival circuit.
Oversight, communication failures beset police vulnerable persons registry: ombudsman

Oversight, communication failures beset police vulnerable persons registry: ombudsman

TORONTO — Toronto's ombudsman says a police registry intended to help officers support people with different needs and conditions has been beset by communication failures and poor management.
Leafs sign defenceman Marshall Rifai to two-year contract extension

Leafs sign defenceman Marshall Rifai to two-year contract extension

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Marshall Rifai to a two-year contract extension, the club announced Thursday. The deal begins in 2025-26 and carries an average annual value of US$775,000.
Ontario ombudsman investigating child welfare placements in motels

Ontario ombudsman investigating child welfare placements in motels

TORONTO — Ontario's ombudsman is launching an investigation into the practice of child welfare agencies placing children and teens in hotels, motels, offices and trailers.
Ontario's corner stores begin selling alcohol as rules loosen

Ontario's corner stores begin selling alcohol as rules loosen

TORONTO — Convenience stores across Ontario started selling booze on Thursday as the province significantly loosened its grip on the alcohol marketplace.
Liberals sign school food deal with Newfoundland and Labrador

Liberals sign school food deal with Newfoundland and Labrador

OTTAWA — Newfoundland and Labrador is the first province to sign a deal with the federal Liberals to expand school food programs across the province, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Wednesday. The province will receive approximately $9.
Toronto-area home sales decline in August, but rate cut could spur activity: board

Toronto-area home sales decline in August, but rate cut could spur activity: board

TORONTO — The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board says home sales in August fell from last year as average home prices edged lower. The board said there were 4,975 homes sold in August in the Greater Toronto Area, a 5.
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