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CHEO reports unprecedented demand, surge in respiratory illness

CHEO reports unprecedented demand, surge in respiratory illness

A major Ottawa pediatric hospital said Wednesday it's contending with an "unprecedented surge in demand" as it reports a spike in cases of a common respiratory virus that is striking earlier than usual in the year.
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Filmmaker Sturla Gunnarsson to receive lifetime honour from directors' guild

Filmmaker Sturla Gunnarsson to receive lifetime honour from directors' guild

TORONTO — Icelandic-Canadian filmmaker Sturla Gunnarsson will be honoured with the Directors Guild of Canada's Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,279.76, up 182.75 points): Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Up 54 cents, or 1.04 per cent, to $52.43 on 12.6 million shares.
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Aecon Group reports revenue growth of 14 per cent in Q3 results

Aecon Group reports revenue growth of 14 per cent in Q3 results

TORONTO — Aecon Group Inc. says its revenue increased year-over-year while profits dipped slightly in the third quarter of 2022. The Toronto-based construction firm reported a $34.5 million profit for the three months ended Sept.
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Emergencies Act inquiry a federal matter, not a provincial one, Doug Ford says

Emergencies Act inquiry a federal matter, not a provincial one, Doug Ford says

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended his decision against testifying at the public inquiry into the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act in the provincial legislature Tuesday, saying the inquiry is not a provincial issue.
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S&P/TSX composite up almost 200 points, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite up almost 200 points, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up almost 200 points on Wednesday, buoyed by strength across all sectors on news of a half-percentage point interest rate hike, while U.S. markets were mixed, weighed down by tech stocks.
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Karl Wolf adds more layers to 15-year-old hit single 'Africa' with anniversary remix

Karl Wolf adds more layers to 15-year-old hit single 'Africa' with anniversary remix

TORONTO — Karl Wolf says much of his success is owed to his breakout hit "Africa," which is why he's decided to revisit the track with a new remix to mark its 15th anniversary.
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Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke nominated for two CFL individual awards

Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke nominated for two CFL individual awards

TORONTO — A stellar first half of the season earned quarterback Nathan Rourke nominations for two of the CFL's top individual awards. The Victoria native was named the B.C.
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More Canadians than ever have no religious affiliation, census shows

More Canadians than ever have no religious affiliation, census shows

TORONTO — Canadians are losing their religion at an unprecedented rate, with more than a third of the country reporting no religious affiliation in the latest census, Statistics Canada revealed Wednesday.
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RBC aims to reduce financed emissions by between 11 and 54 per cent by 2030

RBC aims to reduce financed emissions by between 11 and 54 per cent by 2030

TORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada outlined Wednesday its climate ambitions for key sectors this decade with targets for lower financed emissions that critics say fall far short of what's needed.
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