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Defence lawyer withdraws from Nygard case as former fashion mogul awaits sentencing

Defence lawyer withdraws from Nygard case as former fashion mogul awaits sentencing

TORONTO — Peter Nygard and his high-profile defence lawyer parted ways Wednesday as the former Canadian fashion mogul awaits sentencing on four counts of sexual assault in Toronto and prepares for criminal trials in two other provinces.
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Deadline to receive partial CEBA loan forgiveness looms for Canadian businesses

Deadline to receive partial CEBA loan forgiveness looms for Canadian businesses

TORONTO — Thursday will mark the deadline for Canadian businesses to repay pandemic loans and receive partial forgiveness, a move that business groupssay will spell closure for thousands of struggling companies.
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Rogers sisters resign from company board as part of private settlement

Rogers sisters resign from company board as part of private settlement

TORONTO — Two members of the Rogers family have settled their differences with their brother Edward and announced their retirement from the Rogers Communications Inc. board of directors after a bruising fight over who should lead the company.
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Duelling U.S. sandwich brands Jimmy John's and Jersey Mike's to expand in Canada

Duelling U.S. sandwich brands Jimmy John's and Jersey Mike's to expand in Canada

TORONTO — A battle of the sandwich brands is materializing as a pair of U.S. sub companies announce big plans for Canada. Inspire Brands announced Wednesday that its Jimmy John’s banner would use a franchise model to make its way outside the U.S.
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Tech industry expecting more layoffs, but say hiring coming too this year

Tech industry expecting more layoffs, but say hiring coming too this year

TORONTO — Tech’s biggest names spent last year in layoff mode and if the last few weeks are any indication, that pattern is continuing into this year.
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Toronto Argonauts re-sign Canadian receiver Richie Sindani

Toronto Argonauts re-sign Canadian receiver Richie Sindani

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts re-signed Canadian receiver Richie Sindani to a contract extension Wednesday. Sindani was slated to become a CFL free agent next month.
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Toronto daycare exiting $10-a-day program, citing funding uncertainty

Toronto daycare exiting $10-a-day program, citing funding uncertainty

TORONTO — A Toronto daycare is pulling out of the national $10-a-day program, saying the funding model has saddled the centre with unsustainable levels of debt, leaving families scrambling to either find other care, absorb an $800 monthly increase to
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In a league leaning on youngsters, veteran presence still key to NHL success

In a league leaning on youngsters, veteran presence still key to NHL success

TORONTO — Steven Stamkos sat four months shy of his 19th birthday. It was October 2008 and the top pick at that June's draft was primed to make his NHL debut. Stamkos had the talent and skill.
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CP NewsAlert: Snow shuts Vancouver schools amid extreme weather alert

CP NewsAlert: Snow shuts Vancouver schools amid extreme weather alert

The Vancouver School Board has closed all schools today, with the city under an extreme weather alert as heavy snow falls across a wide swath of southern British Columbia. More coming. The Canadian Press
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UFC president Dana White to take in local Unified MMA card in Toronto

TORONTO — The stakes will be high Friday when Calgary's John (The Dragon) Ngyuen takes on Ottawa's Mateo (Carrapato) Vogel at Unified 55. Nguyen's Unified MMA Canadian featherweight title will be on the line at Toronto's Rebel Entertainment Complex.
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