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S&P/TSX composite down more than 200 points, U.S. markets also reverse gains

S&P/TSX composite down more than 200 points, U.S. markets also reverse gains

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed down more than 200 points Thursday, pulled down by broad-based losses, while U.S. markets also reversed much of the gains made Wednesday, with the Nasdaq tumbling more than two per cent.
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Police say two killed, and three wounded in a vehicle rollover in Middlesex

Police say two people have died and three have been injured after a collision in Middlesex, Ont. Ontario Provincial Police says officers and paramedics responded to a report of a single vehicle rollover at 10 a.m. Thursday.
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Ransomware attack delays SickKids lab results, systems could be offline for weeks

Ransomware attack delays SickKids lab results, systems could be offline for weeks

TORONTO, Ohio — A ransomware attack has delayed lab and imaging results at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children and could lead to longer wait times, the hospital said Thursday, noting that some of its systems could be offline for weeks.
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Ontario braces for storm, hundreds of schools to be closed on Friday

Ontario braces for storm, hundreds of schools to be closed on Friday

TORONTO — A major winter storm expected to bring blizzard-like conditions and possible flash freezing to much of Ontario prompted several school boards to announce closures as residents were warned that travel could become hazardous.
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Davies named Canada Soccer player of the year after scoring at World Cup

Davies named Canada Soccer player of the year after scoring at World Cup

TORONTO — Bayern Munich and Canadian men's national team star Alphonso Davies has been named Canada Soccer player of the year for the fourth time in five seasons.
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Crown stays animal cruelty charge against Marineland

Crown stays animal cruelty charge against Marineland

An animal cruelty charge against Marineland has been stayed, prompting outrage from animal welfare groups who had filed complaints against the Ontario tourist attraction. Niagara Regional Police had charged the Niagara Falls, Ont.
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'My heart is crying': Afghan refugees wait on family members to join them in Canada

'My heart is crying': Afghan refugees wait on family members to join them in Canada

TORONTO — Khalid Khogiani arrived in Canada from Afghanistan through Pakistan more than a year ago and has been waiting for the Canadian government to process the refugee applications for his wife, mother and siblings ever since.
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Canadian film 'Eternal Spring' misses Oscar race for best international feature

Canadian film 'Eternal Spring' misses Oscar race for best international feature

TORONTO — Canada's entry for best international feature has been knocked out of the competition at next year's Oscars.
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Superior Plus buying Certarus in deal worth $1.05 billion including debt

Superior Plus buying Certarus in deal worth $1.05 billion including debt

TORONTO — Superior Plus Corp. has signed a deal to buy Certarus Ltd., a privately owned distributor of compressed natural gas, renewable natural gas and hydrogen, in a deal valued at $1.05 billion including debt.
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Stores roll out Boxing Day sales early to woo customers after lacklustre Black Friday

Stores roll out Boxing Day sales early to woo customers after lacklustre Black Friday

TORONTO — Stores in Canada are gearing up for Boxing Day sales, with many rolling out deals early in the hopes of enticing budget-conscious shoppers.
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