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Move over Big Bird. A big hawk is headed to Toronto FC's BMO Field home

Move over Big Bird. A big hawk is headed to Toronto FC's BMO Field home

TORONTO — Forget Big Bird. Toronto FC has a big hawk. A giant metal statue of a hawk stood outside the front doors of Toronto FC's training centre on Wednesday.
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'Dedicated advocate': Simcoe-Muskoka's medical officer of health is retiring

'Dedicated advocate': Simcoe-Muskoka's medical officer of health is retiring

Dr. Charles Gardner will retire in September following 'distinguished career' in health sector
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Middle East latest: Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza is confirmed by the US and Qatar

Middle East latest: Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza is confirmed by the US and Qatar

A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has been confirmed by the United States and Qatar, pausing the devastating 15-month war in Gaza and clearing the way for dozens of hostages to go home.
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Utah forward Jack McBain fired for high-sticking Montreal's Brendan Gallagher

Utah forward Jack McBain fired for high-sticking Montreal's Brendan Gallagher

NEW YORK — Utah Hockey Club centre Jack McBain has been fined US$4,166.67 for high-sticking Montreal Canadiens winger Brendan Gallagher, the NHL announced Wednesday.
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S&P/TSX composite rises 200 points, U.S. stock markets also surge higher

S&P/TSX composite rises 200 points, U.S. stock markets also surge higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose 200 points Wednesday amid a broad-based rally led by technology, financials and base metals, while U.S.
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Mediators tout Gaza ceasefire deal and a plan to free hostages. Israel says details are in flux

Mediators tout Gaza ceasefire deal and a plan to free hostages. Israel says details are in flux

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Israel and Hamas agreed to pause the devastating war in the Gaza Strip, mediators announced Wednesday, raising the possibility of winding down the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies.
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Stock market today: Wall Street rips higher after inflation data and strong bank profits

Stock market today: Wall Street rips higher after inflation data and strong bank profits

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks ripped higher after an encouraging update on U.S. inflation. The S&P 500 jumped 1.8% for its best day in two months Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1.7%, and the Nasdaq composite gained 2.5%.
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Tory organizer says Liberal leadership contest rules ensure a Freeland-Carney race

Tory organizer says Liberal leadership contest rules ensure a Freeland-Carney race

OTTAWA — Former central banker Mark Carney will launch his highly anticipated bid to lead the Liberal party at an event in Edmonton on Thursday, a week ahead of a fast-approaching deadline to enter the race.
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Sex class action lawsuit against Montreal billionaire Robert Miller to proceed

Sex class action lawsuit against Montreal billionaire Robert Miller to proceed

MONTREAL — A Quebec Superior Court judge has authorized a class-action lawsuit against Montreal billionaire Robert Miller, who is accused of paying minors for sex, as well as several alleged accomplices.
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South African police end mine rescue operation with at least 78 dead and 246 survivors

South African police end mine rescue operation with at least 78 dead and 246 survivors

STILFONTEIN, South Africa (AP) — South African police ended a rescue operation at an abandoned gold mine on Wednesday and said they believe they have brought out all the survivors and retrieved all the bodies after hundreds of miners were trapped for
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