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Ex-Hedley singer Jacob Hoggard concludes his testimony in sexual assault trial

Ex-Hedley singer Jacob Hoggard concludes his testimony in sexual assault trial

Jacob Hoggard wrapped up his testimony in his sexual assault trial Wednesday after the Crown cross-examined the Canadian musician on apparent gaps in his memory.
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Ontario plans to raise speed limit on 400-series highways, premier says

Ontario plans to raise speed limit on 400-series highways, premier says

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province is planning to increase speed limits on 400-series highways across the province.
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Blue Jays move Mattingly out of offensive coordinator role and back to full-time bench coach

Blue Jays move Mattingly out of offensive coordinator role and back to full-time bench coach

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays are moving Don Mattingly back to the position of full-time bench coach after the six-time All-Star also spent the 2024 season as the team’s offensive coordinator.
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M.G. Vassanji among finalists for Balsillie Prize for Public Policy

M.G. Vassanji among finalists for Balsillie Prize for Public Policy

TORONTO — Celebrated novelist M.G. Vassanji's exploration of the emigrant experience is among the finalists for the $60,000 Balsillie Prize for Public Policy. The Writers' Trust of Canada announced this year's short list on Wednesday morning.
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Kris Mallette named Team CHL head coach for inaugural CHL USA Prospects Challenge

Kris Mallette named Team CHL head coach for inaugural CHL USA Prospects Challenge

TORONTO — Kelowna Rockets bench boss Kris Mallette will be the head coach of Team CHL at the 2024 CHL USA Prospects Challenge, the Canadian Hockey League announced Wednesday.
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Man, 33, arrested after two females found dead in Courtice, Ont., home: Durham police

Man, 33, arrested after two females found dead in Courtice, Ont., home: Durham police

COURTICE, ONT. — Police in Durham Region say a 33-year-old man has been arrested after two females were found dead in a home in Courtice, Ont. Durham Regional Police say they responded to a home in east Courtice for a wellbeing check just after 1 p.
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Ontario teacher shortage to worsen in 2027, ministry document warns

Ontario teacher shortage to worsen in 2027, ministry document warns

TORONTO — Ontario is staring down a teacher shortage as retirements and student enrolment are both on the rise, and the Ministry of Education expects the situation will start to get even worse in 2027.
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Lack of ambition in Canada creating '600-pound beaver in the room': Shopify president

Lack of ambition in Canada creating '600-pound beaver in the room': Shopify president

TORONTO — The president of e-commerce giant Shopify Inc. is calling on Canada to address a problem he calls "the 600-pound beaver in the room.
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Bloc pushes government on pension pact as Liberals survive non-confidence vote

Bloc pushes government on pension pact as Liberals survive non-confidence vote

OTTAWA — The Liberal government survived a second non-confidence vote in as many weeks Tuesday, once again putting off the possibility Canada would be plunged into an immediate election campaign.
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Media veterans tell inquiry of pervasive influence wielded by China, India in Canada

Media veterans tell inquiry of pervasive influence wielded by China, India in Canada

OTTAWA — The Chinese community in Canada has long been caught in the crosshairs of political discourse, disinformation and propaganda originating from the Communist Party in Beijing, a media industry veteran told a public inquiry Tuesday.
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