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Kampf, Lorentz and Tavares score for Maple Leafs in 3-1 win over Islanders

Kampf, Lorentz and Tavares score for Maple Leafs in 3-1 win over Islanders

TORONTO — David Kampf, Steven Lorentz and John Tavares scored to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 3-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday afternoon at Scotiabank Arena.
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'Citizen science': Birders see changing landscapes, climate in 125th annual count

'Citizen science': Birders see changing landscapes, climate in 125th annual count

UXBRIDGE, Ont. — The birds may have thought that Geoff Carpentier, or at least the sound he was making, was one of their own.
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'Make our country proud': Canada, U.S. set for New Year's Eve clash at world juniors

'Make our country proud': Canada, U.S. set for New Year's Eve clash at world juniors

OTTAWA — Canada was in big trouble on an important night. It was New Year's Eve at the 2009 world junior hockey championship. The United States had jumped out to a 3-0 lead not even 13 minutes into the first period.
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Governor General urges Canadians to care for their mental, physical health

Governor General urges Canadians to care for their mental, physical health

OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is urging Canadians to treat their mental health with the same care as their physical health as they prepare for the year ahead.
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Here are some of Ontario's new laws and regulations coming into effect in 2025

Here are some of Ontario's new laws and regulations coming into effect in 2025

A new year means new laws and regulations in Ontario, ranging from caps on child-care fees to tougher penalties for immigration fraud. Here are some of the rules and changes coming into effect as of Jan.
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Maple Leafs place captain Matthews on injured reserve, recall Rifai from Marlies

Maple Leafs place captain Matthews on injured reserve, recall Rifai from Marlies

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs placed captain Auston Matthews on the injured reserve list on Tuesday, a move that allowed the team to recall a player ahead of their matinee against the New York Islanders.
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One man dead, another injured after reported shooting, stabbing: Toronto police

One man dead, another injured after reported shooting, stabbing: Toronto police

TORONTO — Toronto police say a man is dead and another was seriously injured after reports of a shooting and stabbing in the city’s west end last night. Police say they were called to Old Weston Road and Rockwell Avenue at around 11:45 p.m.
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Excavator crashes into bank, ATM and cash removed: Toronto police

Excavator crashes into bank, ATM and cash removed: Toronto police

TORONTO — Toronto police are investigating after an excavator crashed into a bank in North York and an ATM and cash were allegedly removed from the building. Police say they were called to the scene just before 4:30 a.m.
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Three teens arrested and charged after Fairview Mall robbery: Toronto police

TORONTO — Toronto police say they have arrested and charged three teenage boys after a robbery at a mall in North York Monday night. Officers were called to Fairview Mall shortly before 9 p.m. after reports of a robbery at a jewelry store.
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Happy Birthday, Celsius! Canada marks 50 years of metric-Imperial measurements

Happy Birthday, Celsius! Canada marks 50 years of metric-Imperial measurements

EDMONTON — Happy Birthday, Celsius! Environment Canada's use of Celsius turns 50 years old in 2025. It was the catalyst of a lengthy national metric conversion that abruptly ended a decade after it began. The result is seen and felt every day.
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