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Juno Awards add South Asian category, focus more on popularity in top awards

Juno Awards add South Asian category, focus more on popularity in top awards

TORONTO — The Juno Awards are casting a spotlight on Canadian-made South Asian music as part of broader changes to the annual celebration.
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Red Sox place closer Kenley Jansen on injured list because of a sore shoulder

Red Sox place closer Kenley Jansen on injured list because of a sore shoulder

TORONTO (AP) — Red Sox closer and four-time All-Star Kenley Jansen will miss the final six games of the season after being placed on the 15-day injured list Monday because of a sore right shoulder.
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House Speaker Greg Fergus asks MPs to behave better in question period after incident

House Speaker Greg Fergus asks MPs to behave better in question period after incident

OTTAWA — House of Commons Speaker Greg Fergus gave MPs a stern warning on Monday about improving their behaviour as they prepare for a fractious debate about whether the Liberals should continue to govern.
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S&P/TSX composite posts small gain, U.S. markets also higher

S&P/TSX composite posts small gain, U.S. markets also higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index posted a small gain on Monday, helped higher by energy and base metal stocks, while U.S. markets also eked out gains, with the Dow and the S&P 500 adding to recent new record highs.
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Police say 3 dead, 3 hurt in crash near Kitchener, Ont.

Police say 3 dead, 3 hurt in crash near Kitchener, Ont.

Police in Waterloo Region say they are investigating a crash that killed three people and injured three others. Police say a Tesla and a Dodge Ram collided Monday morning in Wellesley Township near Kitchener, Ont.
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Controversial law designed to free up hospital beds being tested in Ontario court

Controversial law designed to free up hospital beds being tested in Ontario court

TORONTO — A new Charter challenge that got underway Monday will test the constitutionality of a controversial Ontario law that allows hospitals to place discharged patients into long-term care homes not of their choosing or face a $400-per-day charge
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NDP sees 'opportunity' to push Liberal government on Palestinian statehood

NDP sees 'opportunity' to push Liberal government on Palestinian statehood

OTTAWA — The NDP is urging the Liberals to recognize Palestinian statehood, warning that a Conservative government would not protect international law in the Middle East.
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Hall of Famer Mark Messier headlines Amazon's NHL broadcast team

Hall of Famer Mark Messier headlines Amazon's NHL broadcast team

TORONTO — Hall of Fame hockey player Mark Messier will be among the on-air talent for Amazon's new NHL broadcast. Amazon has unveiled its plans for "Prime Monday Night Hockey," which include Messier working as an analyst for select games.
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Mirvish extends Toronto run of 'Come From Away' due to popular demand

Mirvish extends Toronto run of 'Come From Away' due to popular demand

TORONTO — "Come From Away" is staying in Toronto a few months longer than expected. Mirvish Productions has extended the musical's run through to March. Performances began yesterday and had been scheduled to go until Dec. 22.
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Two-year-old boy dead after reported missing in Cambridge, Ont., park: police

Two-year-old boy dead after reported missing in Cambridge, Ont., park: police

CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO — Police say a two-year-old boy who was reported missing in a Cambridge, Ont., park is dead in what they are describing as a sudden death investigation.
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