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AFC Toronto gets new majority owner just days ahead of debut in Northern Super League

AFC Toronto gets new majority owner just days ahead of debut in Northern Super League

TORONTO — Just days ahead of its debut in the Northern Super League, AFC Toronto has a new majority owner in Mark Mitchell.
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Hit-and-run on TMU campus appears to have targeted a specific person: Toronto police

Hit-and-run on TMU campus appears to have targeted a specific person: Toronto police

TORONTO — The driver of a vehicle that struck several pedestrians on Toronto Metropolitan University's downtown campus may have been targeting a specific individual on the walkway before speeding away from the scene, police said Tuesday.
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New facility to house asylum seekers in Toronto with mental health services on site

New facility to house asylum seekers in Toronto with mental health services on site

TORONTO — A new facility designed to house and support refugees and asylum seekers in Toronto is set to open next month with a focus on addressing mental health issues.
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Honda confirms no plans to reduce Canadian auto production amid trade war

Honda confirms no plans to reduce Canadian auto production amid trade war

TORONTO — Honda is not shifting any Canadian production to the United States, at least not for now, the company said Tuesday in response to a report that it was considering such a move.
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Tariffs and Trump loom large in Ontario's agenda-setting throne speech

Tariffs and Trump loom large in Ontario's agenda-setting throne speech

TORONTO — The economic uncertainty created by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs permeated Ontario's throne speech Tuesday, a ceremonial offering intended to set the new provincial government's agenda and tone. The speech, delivered by Lt.-Gov.
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Most Ontario utilities don't study climate risk to electrical grid: survey

Most Ontario utilities don't study climate risk to electrical grid: survey

TORONTO — The majority of Ontario's electricity utilities don't study how climate change could threaten parts of the power grid, a survey found as the province eyes changes that would require them to assess their vulnerability to extreme weather and
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Playing in CFL gives Covington deeper appreciation of father's achievements

Playing in CFL gives Covington deeper appreciation of father's achievements

Christian Covington has always been aware of his Hall of Fame father's many football achievements, but he now has a deeper appreciation of them. Covington is heading into his second season with the B.C.
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Blue Jays starter Easton Lucas struggles in 8-4 loss to Atlanta Braves

Blue Jays starter Easton Lucas struggles in 8-4 loss to Atlanta Braves

TORONTO — Toronto starter Easton Lucas finally gave up his first earned run of the season on Monday night. The problem for the Blue Jays left-hander was once the Atlanta Braves started scoring, they didn't let up.
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OHL playoffs: Greentree scores 5 goals as Spitfires roll past Rangers 6-3

KITCHENER — Liam Greentree scored five goals and added an assist as the visiting Windsor Spitfires pushed the Kitchener Rangers to the brink of playoff elimination with a 6-3 win in Ontario Hockey League action on Monday night.
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Austin Riley hits two homers, drives in five runs as Braves top Blue Jays 8-4

Austin Riley hits two homers, drives in five runs as Braves top Blue Jays 8-4

TORONTO — Austin Riley drove in five runs with a pair of homers and Sean Murphy hit a two-run blast to power the Atlanta Braves to an 8-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night at Rogers Centre.
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