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Two officers charged in Highway 401 wrong-way crash that killed four: SIU

Two officers charged in Highway 401 wrong-way crash that killed four: SIU

TORONTO — Two police officers are facing criminal charges for their alleged involvement in a deadly wrong-way highway pursuit that killed four people, including an infant and his grandparents, Ontario's police watchdog said Friday.
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Group says disability benefit at risk unless Ottawa moves quickly on regulations

Group says disability benefit at risk unless Ottawa moves quickly on regulations

OTTAWA — An organization advocating for people with disabilities says the new federal disability benefit could be delayed beyond the promised July 1 payment date because the government still hasn't approved the regulations.
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Toronto FC makes a deal with Colorado Rapids to add to Robin Fraser's coaching staff

Toronto FC makes a deal with Colorado Rapids to add to Robin Fraser's coaching staff

TORONTO — New head coach Robin Fraser added to his coaching staff Friday with Toronto FC making a deal to pry loose two of his former assistants from the Colorado Rapids.
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Liberal leadership race: A look at the potential candidates

Liberal leadership race: A look at the potential candidates

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are running their first leadership race in more than a decade to replace the departing Justin Trudeau. Candidates must declare by Jan. 23 and pay a $350,000 fee to enter the race. The winner will be named on March 9.
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S&P/TSX composite up more than 200 points, U.S. markets rally ahead of inauguration

S&P/TSX composite up more than 200 points, U.S. markets rally ahead of inauguration

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained more than 200 points Friday, led by strength in utilities and base metals, while U.S. stock markets saw a steady rally on the last trading day before Donald Trump is inaugurated as president.
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New Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser smiling as MLS team shifts training camp to Spain

New Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser smiling as MLS team shifts training camp to Spain

TORONTO — New Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser left for Spain with a smile on his face Friday as the MLS team shifted its training camp to Marbella.
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Paul Gross, Martha Burns on bringing real-life marital history to ‘Virginia Woolf’

Paul Gross, Martha Burns on bringing real-life marital history to ‘Virginia Woolf’

TORONTO — Being married is not a prerequisite to portraying the tortured couples at the heart of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf” but Paul Gross and Martha Burns certainly see the advantage of being able to draw on their own longtime union in order t
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TD moves up CEO start date, overhauls board in money laundering fallout

TD moves up CEO start date, overhauls board in money laundering fallout

TORONTO — TD Bank Group is speeding up its plan to install its new chief executive and overhauling its board as it continues to deal with the fallout of its anti-money laundering failures in the United States.
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Bank of Canada could have been clearer about pandemic measures: review

Bank of Canada could have been clearer about pandemic measures: review

OTTAWA — Extraordinary measures taken by the Bank of Canada during the pandemic could have been communicated more clearly, an internal review has found, including an explanation of how the actions would be wound down after the crisis.
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Hudson's Bay lays off 41 staff while citing 'challenging headwinds'

Hudson's Bay lays off 41 staff while citing 'challenging headwinds'

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay says it has laid off 41 staff as it revamps the retailer's structure.
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