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'Risky play' can be good for kids, pediatricians say in new guidance

'Risky play' can be good for kids, pediatricians say in new guidance

The Canadian Paediatric Society says a little risk can be good for kids' physical and mental well-being.
Veteran lineman Kristian Matte signs up for 14th CFL season with Montreal Alouettes

Veteran lineman Kristian Matte signs up for 14th CFL season with Montreal Alouettes

MONTREAL — Canadian offensive lineman Kristian Matte is returning for a 14th season with the Montreal Alouettes. The six-foot-four, 296-pound Matte signed a one-year deal Thursday with the defending Grey Cup champions.

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 (21,101.54, up 75.76 points): Royal Bank of Canada. (TSX:RY). Finance. Unchanged, at $132.34 on 10.2 million shares.
Announcement of student visa cap causing havoc: Ontario colleges

Announcement of student visa cap causing havoc: Ontario colleges

TORONTO — A recently announced cap on international student visas is already creating havoc, Ontario's colleges say, and could have major implications for the province's ability to fill key jobs.

S&P/TSX composite rises, U.S. stock markets also gain after strong GDP report

TORONTO — Strength in energy and utilities helped Canada's main stock index post a modest gain Thursday, while U.S. markets also moved higher following a stronger-than-expected GDP report. The U.S. economy grew 3.
Military 'will be there' for Canadians in emergencies despite resource strain: Blair

Military 'will be there' for Canadians in emergencies despite resource strain: Blair

OTTAWA — The military has no greater responsibility than protecting Canadians, Defence Minister Bill Blair says, and his government will continue to call in the troops to respond to emergencies when needed.
Judge finds Saskatchewan Mountie who shot lover guilty of manslaughter

Judge finds Saskatchewan Mountie who shot lover guilty of manslaughter

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — Family and friends of a Saskatchewan man who was shot to death by his lover gasped and cried after a judge found the Mountie guilty of manslaughter.
Vancouver announced as host city for the 2025 Juno Awards

Vancouver announced as host city for the 2025 Juno Awards

The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences says the 2025 Juno Awards will be held in Vancouver. The academy says that will mark the fifth time the city has hosted Canada's biggest music bash.

B.C. power line cut access to Highway 99 to and from U.S. border for hours

SURREY, B.C. — A power line that fell over Highway 99 in Surrey, B.C., cut off a key route to and from the U.S. Peace Arch Border Crossing for nearly three hours on Thursday.
Canadian quarterback Kurtis Rourke adjusting to new life at Indiana University

Canadian quarterback Kurtis Rourke adjusting to new life at Indiana University

Kurtis Rourke is feeling like a freshman again. The six-foot-five, 230-pound Oakville, Ont., native is entering his sixth American college football season but first at Indiana University. He transferred to Bloomington, Ind.