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Right whale sighting leads to closure of lobster fishing area off northeastern N.B.

Right whale sighting leads to closure of lobster fishing area off northeastern N.B.

MISCOU, N.B. — The federal fisheries minister says she is “urgently” convening a meeting today with the lobster industry after the government closed a fishing area off northeastern New Brunswick at the height of the season.
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The WNBA is coming to Toronto and will play as soon as the 2026 season

The WNBA is coming to Toronto and will play as soon as the 2026 season

TORONTO — The WNBA is finally, officially, coming to Toronto. Kilmer Sports Ventures has been awarded a women's professional basketball team.
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Two people in life-threatening condition after shooting in Mississauga

Two people in life-threatening condition after shooting in Mississauga

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Police say two people were sent to hospital in life-threatening condition after a late-night shooting in a Mississauga, Ont., school parking lot.
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US applications for jobless benefits fall as labor market continues to thrive

US applications for jobless benefits fall as labor market continues to thrive

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week as layoffs remained historically low despite the Federal Reserve's efforts to loosen the labor market.
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Nova Scotia teachers vote in favour of new three-year contract with salary increase

Nova Scotia teachers vote in favour of new three-year contract with salary increase

HALIFAX — Members of the union representing Nova Scotia’s 10,000 public school teachers have voted in favour of a contract agreement reached last month with the province.
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In the news today: How foreign aid flows, New citizenship bill to be tabled in Ottawa

In the news today: How foreign aid flows, New citizenship bill to be tabled in Ottawa

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
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TD Bank Group reports $2.56B Q2 profit, down from $3.31B a year earlier

TD Bank Group reports $2.56B Q2 profit, down from $3.31B a year earlier

TORONTO — TD Bank Group reported its second-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago, hit by costs related to an investigation in the United States tied to the failure of its anti-money laundering programs.
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Toronto awarded WNBA's first franchise outside US, with expansion team set to begin play in 2026

Toronto awarded WNBA's first franchise outside US, with expansion team set to begin play in 2026

Toronto has been awarded the WNBA’s first franchise outside the United States, with the expansion team set to begin play in 2026. Larry Tanenbaum-led Kilmer Sports Ventures is paying $50 million for the team.
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CP NewsAlert: WNBA franchise officially awarded to Toronto

CP NewsAlert: WNBA franchise officially awarded to Toronto

TORONTO — A WNBA franchise has officially been awarded to the city of Toronto. The league is expected to make the announcement at a news conference this morning. More coming. The Canadian Press
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'Mommy will help me': Navigating the web of supports for kids with autism in Ontario

'Mommy will help me': Navigating the web of supports for kids with autism in Ontario

Alexis Wilson suddenly awoke one night three years ago to her four-year-old son Emmett in her room, screaming, scratching his face and hitting his head against the wall.
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