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Barrett scores 31, Barnes adds 17 in return from injury, and Raptors beat Timberwolves 110-105

TORONTO (AP) — RJ Barrett scored 31 points, Scottie Barnes added 17 points in his return from injury, and the Toronto Raptors won back-to-back games for the first time this season by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-105 on Thursday night.
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Samsonov makes 38 saves as Golden Knights beat Senators 3-2

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Ilya Samsonov made 38 saves, and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Thursday night.
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All-star Scottie Barnes returns to Raptors lineup vs. Timberwolves

All-star Scottie Barnes returns to Raptors lineup vs. Timberwolves

TORONTO — Darko Rajakovic cut straight to the chase in his pre-game news conference: yes, Scottie Barnes is back.
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Liberal MP accuses opposition MPs of wasting time on another Boissonnault probe

Liberal MP accuses opposition MPs of wasting time on another Boissonnault probe

OTTAWA — A Liberal MP says his committee colleagues are wasting time by launching a third inquiry into the former employment minister instead of focusing on important legislation for Indigenous Peoples.
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CRTC opens consultation on whether Big 3 telecoms can sell wholesale fibre internet

CRTC opens consultation on whether Big 3 telecoms can sell wholesale fibre internet

OTTAWA — Canada's telecommunications regulator has launched a consultation to determine whether the country's Big 3 providers should be able access wholesale fibre internet services.
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Economists say temporary tax cut, relief cheques play into rosier growth picture

Economists say temporary tax cut, relief cheques play into rosier growth picture

TORONTO — The federal government's "meaty" move to pause federal sales tax on a long list of items and send cheques to millions of Canadians this spring could factor into an improving outlook for growth in 2025, economists say.
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S&P/TSX composite index gains more than 350 points, U.S. stock markets also rise

S&P/TSX composite index gains more than 350 points, U.S. stock markets also rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained more than 350 points Thursday in a broad rally led by energy and technology stocks, while U.S. markets also rose, led by a one-per-cent gain on the Dow. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 354.
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CPL's York United FC promotes assistant coach Mauro Eustaquio to head coach

CPL's York United FC promotes assistant coach Mauro Eustaquio to head coach

TORONTO — After scouring resumes from home and abroad, York United FC opted to promote from within by elevating assistant coach Mauro Eustaquio to head coach.
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Liberals plan to give $250 cheques to millions of Canadians, cut GST over holidays

Liberals plan to give $250 cheques to millions of Canadians, cut GST over holidays

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is planning to give Canadians a tax break over the holidays and hand out billions of dollars in a move that two opposition leaders characterized as a trick to buy votes from frustrated people struggling with the high c
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'Postal service is a lifeline': Seniors feel isolated due to Canada Post strike

'Postal service is a lifeline': Seniors feel isolated due to Canada Post strike

Envelopes full of handwritten letters and donations for various charities are piling up on Dianne Parker's desk due to the Canada Post strike.
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