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Proline bettors putting money on Maple Leafs, Oilers to end Stanley Cup droughts

Proline bettors putting money on Maple Leafs, Oilers to end Stanley Cup droughts

TORONTO — It's the start of another NHL season and again hope springs eternal among Proline bettors for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers. According to The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.
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Holy Mackinaw! Joe Bowen excited for 42nd season as Maple Leafs' radio voice

Holy Mackinaw! Joe Bowen excited for 42nd season as Maple Leafs' radio voice

TORONTO — Some pre-game challenges made for a memorable debut when Joe Bowen became the voice of the Toronto Maple Leafs over four decades ago.
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'It will cost people their jobs': Thunder Bay top cop says racism won't be tolerated

'It will cost people their jobs': Thunder Bay top cop says racism won't be tolerated

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Unifor ends strike less than 24 hour in after reaching tentative deal with GM

Unifor ends strike less than 24 hour in after reaching tentative deal with GM

TORONTO — Unifor put a short-lived strike on hold Tuesday after General Motors agreed to a tentative contract that mirrors the one the union reached with Ford Motor Co. about two weeks ago.
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Independent grocers call for milk price pause amid pressure to keep food costs down

Independent grocers call for milk price pause amid pressure to keep food costs down

TORONTO — The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers is calling on the Crown corporation that manages dairy supply and pricing to hit pause on any further increases to milk prices amid political pressure to keep food prices down.
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Food industry leaders launch alliance to champion net zero in agri-food sector

Food industry leaders launch alliance to champion net zero in agri-food sector

TORONTO — A group of leaders in the agriculture and food industries is launching a national alliance to work toward achieving net zero in Canada's agri-food sector by 2050.
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Canadian auto workers, GM reach tentative contract agreement, ending strike that began at midnight

Canadian auto workers, GM reach tentative contract agreement, ending strike that began at midnight

TORONTO (AP) — General Motors and the union representing Canadian auto workers reached a tentative contract agreement Tuesday, ending a strike that began just after midnight.
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How to talk to kids and teens about the Israel-Hamas war

How to talk to kids and teens about the Israel-Hamas war

TORONTO — Mental health experts and school boards say many kids and teens may be struggling with fear, anxiety or confusion about the Israel-Hamas war and are offering parents tips on how to talk about it.
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BMO Capital Markets head Dan Barclay to retire, to be replaced by Alan Tannenbaum

BMO Capital Markets head Dan Barclay to retire, to be replaced by Alan Tannenbaum

TORONTO — BMO Capital Markets' chief executive and group head Dan Barclay is set to retire after a 32-year investment banking career as of Nov. 1.
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Toronto Maple Leafs sign forward Noah Gregor to one-year contract

Toronto Maple Leafs sign forward Noah Gregor to one-year contract

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Noah Gregor to a one-year contract worth US$775,000. The 25-year-old Gregor spent parts of four seasons with the San Jose Sharks, accumulating 51 points (26 goals, 25 assists) in 178 games.
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