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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,410.21, down 42.66 points): Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ). Energy. Down $1.31, or 1.43 per cent, to $90.32 on 30.
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Bypassing public hearings, debate on Ontario Place bill is undemocratic: opposition

Bypassing public hearings, debate on Ontario Place bill is undemocratic: opposition

TORONTO — Ontario's Progressive Conservative government is planning to bypass key debate and public hearings on a bill to push Ontario Place redevelopment plans forward, a move the opposition parties say is undemocratic.
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Ontario to ban puppy mills, introduces legislation to curb 'bad actors'

Ontario to ban puppy mills, introduces legislation to curb 'bad actors'

TORONTO — Ontario has introduced legislation aimed at stamping out puppy mills, the first in a suite of animal protection measures it hopes to implement in the coming months.
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S&P/TSX composite down, led by energy and base metals; U.S. markets also in the red

S&P/TSX composite down, led by energy and base metals; U.S. markets also in the red

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower on Monday, dragged down by losses in energy and base metals, while U.S. markets also ended the day in the red, led by weakness on the Nasdaq.
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Short-term rentals have 'significantly impacted' housing affordability: Desjardins

Short-term rentals have 'significantly impacted' housing affordability: Desjardins

TORONTO — A new Desjardins report suggests short-term rentals likely contributed to the housing affordability crisis in Canada and around the world.
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Unity Acquisitions snaps up much of toy store Mastermind, 18 stores to close

Unity Acquisitions snaps up much of toy store Mastermind, 18 stores to close

TORONTO — Ailing toy retailer Mastermind GP Inc. says it has reached a deal to sell the bulk of its business to a company representing three big names in the Canadian retail world.
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A rare four-day break helps Raptors focus on consistency at season's quarter mark

A rare four-day break helps Raptors focus on consistency at season's quarter mark

TORONTO — A rare weekend off gave Pascal Siakam time to rest, recharge, and reflect on the first quarter of the NBA season. His conclusion? The Toronto Raptors must become more consistent.
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Coroner's inquest into death of Soleiman Faqiri hears from correctional officer

Coroner's inquest into death of Soleiman Faqiri hears from correctional officer

TORONTO — A correctional officer who was called in to help restrain a mentally ill man at an Ontario jail told a coroner's inquest Monday he didn't know anything about the inmate or the reason for the struggle at the time.
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COVID-19 and flu set to peak over holiday season in Ontario; Moore urges vaccinations

COVID-19 and flu set to peak over holiday season in Ontario; Moore urges vaccinations

TORONTO — There is a lot of COVID-19 circulating in Ontario right now, and levels of both that virus and influenza are on the rise, set to peak over the holiday season, the province's top doctor said Monday.
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Ontario to investigate how kangaroo escaped handlers near Toronto; animal apprehended

Ontario to investigate how kangaroo escaped handlers near Toronto; animal apprehended

Ontario will investigate a kangaroo's escape from its handlers east of Toronto during a journey to Quebec, the province's solicitor general said Monday as advocates called for stricter regulations to protect captive wildlife.
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