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Western University faculty union sets strike action deadline for next week

TORONTO — The union representing faculty members at Western University says it has set a strike deadline for next week if a last-minute deal is not reached with the school.
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Radio Waves: Back to normal for most NHL/NBA radio broadcasters — but not everyone

Radio Waves: Back to normal for most NHL/NBA radio broadcasters — but not everyone

TORONTO — Just like the teams they follow, radio broadcast crews around the NHL and NBA are essentially back to normal after a couple years of pandemic-related challenges.
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OHL Roundup: Matthew Maggio lifts Windsor Spitfires over Peterborough Petes 3-2

WINDSOR, Ont. — Matthew Maggio put away the winner late in the third period as the Windsor Spitfires edged the Peterborough Petes 3-2 on Thursday in Ontario Hockey League action. Maggio scored at 16:54 of the final frame.
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GO Transit workers reach tentative deal with Metrolinx to end strike

GO Transit workers reach tentative deal with Metrolinx to end strike

TORONTO — Metrolinx and the union representing GO Transit workers say they reached a tentative deal Thursday to end a strike that cancelled regional bus service across the Greater Golden Horseshoe, causing headaches for commuters.
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Veteran running back Andrew Harris eager to rejoin Argos in time for East final

Veteran running back Andrew Harris eager to rejoin Argos in time for East final

TORONTO — Andrew Harris's recuperative powers haven't diminished with age. The Toronto Argonauts veteran running back will play in the East final Sunday at BMO Field against the Montreal Alouettes.
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'Minions,' 'Top Gun' sequels keep moviegoers flying to Cineplex in third quarter

'Minions,' 'Top Gun' sequels keep moviegoers flying to Cineplex in third quarter

TORONTO — Summer blockbusters "Minions: The Rise of Gru," "Thor: Love and Thunder" and "Top Gun: Maverick" gave audiences more reasons to return to the movies in the third quarter, benefitting Cineplex Inc.
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S&P/TSX composite up almost 650 points, U.S. markets surge on inflation data

S&P/TSX composite up almost 650 points, U.S. markets surge on inflation data

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up almost 650 points in a broad-based rally Thursday,while U.S. stock markets also rose after new data showing inflation in the United States eased in October. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 646.
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Ontario man arrested, awaiting U.S. extradition for alleged global ransomware crimes

Ontario man arrested, awaiting U.S. extradition for alleged global ransomware crimes

A Russian-Canadian man from Ontario is in police custody and awaiting extradition to the United States for his alleged participation in a global ransomware campaign, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,990.36, up 646.11 points): Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX). Materials. Up $1.15, or 5.54 per cent, to $21.90 on 12.5 million shares.
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Ontario pediatric ICUs operating above capacity, provincial data shows

Ontario pediatric ICUs operating above capacity, provincial data shows

TORONTO — Ontario's pediatric intensive care units are operating over capacity, while general hospitals are now receiving children who are healthy enough to leave ICUs, The Canadian Press has learned.
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