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A look at winger Tyrese Spicer, the first overall pick in MLS SuperDraft

TORONTO — A look at winger Tyrese Spicer, Toronto FC's first overall pick in the MLS SuperDraft: Age: 23. Home: Trincity, Trinidad. College: Attended Lipscomb University in Nashville, scoring 29 goals and adding 18 assists in 57 games.
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Trinidad winger Tyrese Spicer ready to make jump to Toronto FC first team

Trinidad winger Tyrese Spicer ready to make jump to Toronto FC first team

TORONTO — Tyrese Spicer remembers the tough times growing up in Trinidad. "Not having enough money to buy sneakers, buy cleats, to go to school. Not having enough money to eat," he recalled.
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Teachers in Ontario's French-language public school system to hold strike vote

Teachers in Ontario's French-language public school system to hold strike vote

TORONTO — Teachers in Ontario's French-language public school system will be voting next month on whether to give their union a strike mandate after nearly a year and a half of bargaining.
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'A blow': Some LGBTQ+ Catholics disappointed in Vatican statement on blessing couples

'A blow': Some LGBTQ+ Catholics disappointed in Vatican statement on blessing couples

TORONTO — Frank Testin was hopeful when he heard Pope Francis would allow priests to bless same-gender couples. He thought it was a small step toward LGBTQ+ acceptance in the Roman Catholic Church. Then he read what the Vatican actually said.
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Beware costs and logistics of at-home chargers before buying an electric car

Beware costs and logistics of at-home chargers before buying an electric car

TORONTO — It's a simple yet important routine for so many Canadians — plugging in their cellphones and smartwatches before bed to ensure they're fully charged in the morning. Increasingly, there's another item to add to the list: the car.
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One dead, six in hospital after carbon monoxide leak in Kitchener

One dead, six in hospital after carbon monoxide leak in Kitchener

KITCHENER, Ont. — One person is dead and six others were sent to hospital due to a carbon monoxide leak in Kitchener, Ont. Police say they were called to a home just after 7:30 a.m. Tuesday on reports of a gas leak.
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Matthews retakes NHL goal lead, but Maple Leafs fall to Rangers in 'fluky' loss

Matthews retakes NHL goal lead, but Maple Leafs fall to Rangers in 'fluky' loss

TORONTO — Sheldon Keefe watched one of his players accidentally direct a puck into the Maple Leafs' net. Then it happened again. And once more for good measure. Toronto's head coach had no issues with the team's effort Tuesday.
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Rangers snap Maple Leafs' 9-game point streak with 5-2 win

TORONTO (AP) — Mika Zibanejad scored twice and Igor Shesterkin made 31 saves as the New York Rangers defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Tuesday night.
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Charges laid in 2022 Hamilton townhouse fire that killed four people

Charges laid in 2022 Hamilton townhouse fire that killed four people

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Fire Department has laid charges against two tenants who survived a townhouse fire last December that killed four people. Two adults and two children died in the fire in Hamilton on Dec. 29, 2022.
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Raptors all-star Pascal Siakam wowed by Data Dunkers program he supports

Raptors all-star Pascal Siakam wowed by Data Dunkers program he supports

TORONTO — The whispers started before Pascal Siakam's name was even announced. Dozens of students from across Toronto would get to meet one of their heroes, thanks to their work in data science.
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