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Four-time nominees Drake and Allison Russell among leading Canadian Grammy contenders

Four-time nominees Drake and Allison Russell among leading Canadian Grammy contenders

TORONTO — Drake landed four nominations at the Grammy Awards on Friday, putting an end to his lengthy boycott of the awards ceremony and placing him neck-and-neck with roots singer Allison Russell as one of the top Canadian contenders.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,654.47, up 67.06 points): Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED). Health care. Down one cent, or 1.37 per cent, to 72 cents on 7.
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S&P/TSX composite posts small gain boosted by energy, while U.S. markets rally

S&P/TSX composite posts small gain boosted by energy, while U.S. markets rally

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index made a small gain Friday, buoyed by strength in energy stocks, while U.S. markets rallied to end the week, led by a two-per-cent gain on the Nasdaq.
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Former tennis star Helen Kelesi ready to cheer on Canada in BJK Cup semifinals

Former tennis star Helen Kelesi ready to cheer on Canada in BJK Cup semifinals

TORONTO — Even though Helen Kelesi is bedridden with the flu, the retired Canadian tennis legend will be cheering on Leylah Fernandez and Canada in the semifinals of the Billie Jean King Cup on Saturday.
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After dire season, Herdman says Toronto FC players have been told "Enough is enough"

After dire season, Herdman says Toronto FC players have been told "Enough is enough"

Toronto FC's end-of-season availability came with a clear message Friday from new coach John Herdman. Enough is enough and things have to change. "John has sent a very clear message that we're not going to look back and we're going to go forward.
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Ontario consulting on how to better support job-seeking veterans, military spouses

Ontario consulting on how to better support job-seeking veterans, military spouses

TORONTO — Ontario is launching consultations on how to address the barriers that veterans and military spouses face when looking for work.
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Unifor auto talks: a quiet end to one of the year's biggest labour clashes

Unifor auto talks: a quiet end to one of the year's biggest labour clashes

TORONTO — One of Canada's most highly anticipated set of labour talks in years wrapped up this week, but there’s no victory parade planned.
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Kelly, Argos have plenty of respect for underdog Alouettes heading into East final

Kelly, Argos have plenty of respect for underdog Alouettes heading into East final

TORONTO — They're only the second CFL team ever to register 16 wins in a season but head coach Ryan Dinwiddie and the Toronto Argonauts aren’t done yet. And the Argos have a precedent of how a 16-win campaign can lead to naught.
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Mattress retailer Sleep Country reports Q3 profit down from year ago

Mattress retailer Sleep Country reports Q3 profit down from year ago

TORONTO — Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. reported its third-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as it saw pockets of softness in consumer demand, particularly on larger ticket items.
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Four Ontario municipalities turn down strong mayor powers

Four Ontario municipalities turn down strong mayor powers

TORONTO — Several Ontario municipalities have turned down the province's offer of strong mayor powers because of concerns either with housing targets the government has tied to them, or worries that the powers would lend themselves to a "dictatorship
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