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Manifesto of accused London attacker read to jury, echoes New Zealand gunman's

Manifesto of accused London attacker read to jury, echoes New Zealand gunman's

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AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton says the world is heeding warnings about the technology

AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton says the world is heeding warnings about the technology

TORONTO — Months after artificial intelligence luminaries began ringing alarm bells about the technology’s risks, one of the field's pioneers says he feels like people are listening.

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,034.81, up 13.89 points): Toronto-Dominion Bank. (TSX:TD). Finance. Down 21 cents, or 0.26 per cent, to $79.44 on 11.
Aimia's largest shareholder plans takeover bid for company

Aimia's largest shareholder plans takeover bid for company

TORONTO — The largest shareholder of Aimia Inc. says it has become disillusioned and frustrated by the company's board and management team, so it plans to make a bid to take Aimia private in a deal that would value the company at about $308 million.
TSX ekes out small gain despite energy losses as price of oil falls; U.S. markets up

TSX ekes out small gain despite energy losses as price of oil falls; U.S. markets up

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index eked out a small gain Wednesday as broad-based gains led by utility and technology stocks outweighed losses in energy and battery metals, while U.S. markets rose, led by technology.
Ontario investigates fee-for-access nurse practitioner walk-in clinic

Ontario investigates fee-for-access nurse practitioner walk-in clinic

TORONTO — Ontario is investigating a walk-in clinic in Ottawa that is reportedly charging patients $400 a year for access, Health Minister Sylvia Jones said Wednesday, though the clinic says the fee is legal.
Chad Owens to officially retire as member of Toronto Argonauts

Chad Owens to officially retire as member of Toronto Argonauts

TORONTO — Chad Owens is going out as a Toronto Argonaut. Toronto announced Wednesday the former star receiver/returner will sign a one-day contract with the CFL club to retire as a member of the Argos.
Complainant at Nygard trial says shame, fear for career prevented her coming forward

Complainant at Nygard trial says shame, fear for career prevented her coming forward

TORONTO — A woman who has accused Peter Nygard of sexual assault told jurors at his Toronto trial on Wednesday that fear, shame, and concern that the fashion mogul could derail her career prevented her from coming forward for years following the alle
Montreal Alouettes look to cement second spot in East Division standings

Montreal Alouettes look to cement second spot in East Division standings

TORONTO — The Montreal Alouettes could cement second place in the East Division this week. Montreal (8-7) holds down second in the East, just ahead of Hamilton (7-8).
Joni Mitchell releases 1972 demo recording featuring Neil Young

Joni Mitchell releases 1972 demo recording featuring Neil Young

TORONTO — A long unreleased Joni Mitchell demo recording with an appearance by fellow Canadian musician Neil Young is finally seeing the light of day.