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Study finds no evidence to support New Brunswick's mystery brain disease

Study finds no evidence to support New Brunswick's mystery brain disease

FREDERICTON — There is no evidence to support claims of a mystery brain disease in New Brunswick, says a new study that suggests the media may have played a role in feeding patients' fears.
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Ontario health minister defends province's approach amid worsening measles outbreak

Ontario health minister defends province's approach amid worsening measles outbreak

TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford and Health Minister Sylvia Jones defended on Wednesday the province's approach to the measles outbreak as new infections increase sharply and criticism mounts.
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Neuroscientist expresses concern about how Stolarz injury situation was handled

Neuroscientist expresses concern about how Stolarz injury situation was handled

TORONTO — Much of the debate in the aftermath of Anthony Stolarz's departure from the Maple Leafs' series opener against Florida centred around whether Panthers forward Sam Bennett should have been disciplined for elbowing the Toronto goaltender.
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Woll to start Game 2 for Leafs against Panthers; no timeline on Stolarz's return

Woll to start Game 2 for Leafs against Panthers; no timeline on Stolarz's return

TORONTO — Joseph Woll is heading back under the post-season spotlight. It's a place the Maple Leafs goaltender has thrived in the past.
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TIFF to celebrate 50 years of risk and discovery with summer screening series

TIFF to celebrate 50 years of risk and discovery with summer screening series

TORONTO — The head of the Toronto International Film Festival says risk-taking has been central to the organization’s legacy, a spirit captured in a series of summer screenings that celebrate its 50th anniversary.
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Girl who pleaded guilty to assault in fatal Toronto swarming gets 9 months probation

Girl who pleaded guilty to assault in fatal Toronto swarming gets 9 months probation

TORONTO — A teen girl who pleaded guilty to assault in the fatal swarming of a homeless Toronto man was sentenced Tuesday to nine months of probation, with the judge taking into account the time she has already spent in custody and under house arrest
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Leafs goalie Stolarz not ruled out for Game 2; Bennett says elbow had 'no intent'

Leafs goalie Stolarz not ruled out for Game 2; Bennett says elbow had 'no intent'

TORONTO — Anthony Stolarz was smiling and in the building. The Maple Leafs goaltender had taken a blow to the head, vomited on the bench and left Scotiabank Arena on a stretcher to be evaluated in hospital the previous night.
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Critics slam Ontario for proposal to create zones where projects are exempt from laws

Critics slam Ontario for proposal to create zones where projects are exempt from laws

TORONTO — Proposed Ontario legislation that would give cabinet power to create "special economic zones" and allow the government to exempt itself from following laws on certain projects is little more than a power grab, First Nations, civil liberty g
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'Clearly, it's needed': Hundreds let it all out at 'euphoric' scream event in Toronto

'Clearly, it's needed': Hundreds let it all out at 'euphoric' scream event in Toronto

TORONTO — Grace Turner stood at the top of a grassy park slope with a megaphone in her hand. "This turnout is insane," she said.
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Ontario has new path to budget balance, Ford signals amid need for tariff relief

Ontario has new path to budget balance, Ford signals amid need for tariff relief

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is signalling that his government's upcoming budget may not be balanced, as the province needs to support people in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.
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