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S&P/TSX composite largely unchanged Tuesday, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite largely unchanged Tuesday, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was largely unchanged Tuesday as small gains in energy helped outweigh softness in financials and industrials, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 2.56 points at 20,704.79.
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Credit, debit info and Plum points not compromised in cybersecurity incident: Indigo

Credit, debit info and Plum points not compromised in cybersecurity incident: Indigo

TORONTO — Indigo Books & Music Inc. says customer credit and debit information was not compromised by a recent cybersecurity incident that has downed its online operations for almost a week.
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Grey Cup-champion Argos sign veteran defensive back Adarius Pickett

Grey Cup-champion Argos sign veteran defensive back Adarius Pickett

TORONTO — The Grey-Cup champion Toronto Argonauts signed offensive lineman Darius Ciraco, defensive back Adarius Pickett and defensive lineman Folarin Orimolade on Tuesday. Ciraco is Canadian while the other two are Americans.
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Toronto councillors divided as Tory stays in office ahead of budget

Toronto councillors divided as Tory stays in office ahead of budget

TORONTO — John Tory’s decision to remain Toronto’s mayor while his budget is finalized has created a divide in city council, with one camp working to convince him to stay while others could look to undo some of his proposals, as a heated debate over
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'A giant': Friends and dignitaries remember former Mississauga mayor Hazel McCallion

'A giant': Friends and dignitaries remember former Mississauga mayor Hazel McCallion

MISSISSAUGA — When Jean Chrétien announced his retirement almost two decades ago, he got a phone call from the mayor of Mississauga, Ont. Hazel McCallion, a longtime friend of the prime minister, began teasing him.
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Leafs star Auston Matthews eyeing Wednesday return following knee sprain

Leafs star Auston Matthews eyeing Wednesday return following knee sprain

TORONTO — Auston Matthews is ready to get back into action. The Maple Leafs star told reporters following Tuesday's practice he's aiming to return to the lineup when Toronto hosts the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday.
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Tory revelation a reminder of need for workplace relationship policies: experts

Tory revelation a reminder of need for workplace relationship policies: experts

TORONTO — As Toronto Mayor John Tory prepares to step down after admitting to an "inappropriate relationship" with a former staffer, experts say preparation is key to protect both employees and employers from the risks such relationships create.
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Temporary staffing agencies overcharging Ontario long-term care homes: association

Temporary staffing agencies overcharging Ontario long-term care homes: association

TORONTO — Ontario's non-profit nursing homes are being overcharged by nursing agencies, a long-term care association said Tuesday.
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Shania Twain says she's grateful to be 'alive' and 'healthy' for her comeback

Shania Twain says she's grateful to be 'alive' and 'healthy' for her comeback

TORONTO — Shania Twain is grateful to be around to witness the Shania-ssance. After years of health struggles tied to contracting Lyme disease in 2003, the Timmins, Ont.
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Ontario children's hospitals, health-care orgs ask province for $371.5 million

Ontario children's hospitals, health-care orgs ask province for $371.5 million

TORONTO — A group of Ontario children's hospitals and health organizations have asked the province for $371 million in the upcoming budget to fix pediatric care, saying the funds are desperately needed to tackle surgical, clinical and diagnostic wait
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