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Ottawa cancels public ceremony for Israeli flag-raising, citing security concerns

Ottawa cancels public ceremony for Israeli flag-raising, citing security concerns

OTTAWA — City officials say they've cancelled plans to host a flag-raising ceremony at Ottawa City Hall marking the establishment of Israel because of security concerns.
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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 (22,259.16, down 31.46 points): Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE). Energy. Up 22 cents, or 0.78 per cent, to $28.50 on 16.9 million shares.
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Linamar reports earnings up in first quarter to $178.5 million

Linamar reports earnings up in first quarter to $178.5 million

GUELPH, Ont. — Linamar Corp. says earnings were up in its first quarter from last year as revenue rose on market share growth and acquisitions. The auto parts manufacturer says it had net income of $178.
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S&P/TSX composite down as shares of Shopify tumble, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite down as shares of Shopify tumble, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Shares of tech heavyweight Shopify fell almost 19 per cent Wednesday, weighing on Canada's main stock index, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 31.46 points at 22,259.16.
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Toronto police seek suspect vehicle after security guard shot outside Drake's mansion

Toronto police seek suspect vehicle after security guard shot outside Drake's mansion

Toronto police are seeking help from the public as they continue to investigate a shooting that seriously injured a security guard outside rapper Drake's mansion. The shooting took place shortly after 2 a.m.
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U of T protesters say university giving them 'the runaround,' not addressing demands

U of T protesters say university giving them 'the runaround,' not addressing demands

TORONTO — At a pro-Palestinian protest encampment at the University of Toronto, organizers say some students are attending online summer classes from their tents, others are working on assignments from the site and some faculty supporting the demonst
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Spin Master gets boost from Melissa & Doug deal, sees slow spending through 2024

Spin Master gets boost from Melissa & Doug deal, sees slow spending through 2024

TORONTO — Spin Master Corp. says it continues to face challenges from inflation, higher interest rates and a slowdown in consumer spending, including on toys, that it predicts will remain through least the end of the year.
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There is no concern about a 'diminished supply' of doctors in Ontario: ministry

There is no concern about a 'diminished supply' of doctors in Ontario: ministry

TORONTO — Recruitment and retention of doctors in Ontario is "not a major concern," the Ministry of Health suggests in arguments it is making in arbitration with the Ontario Medical Association over physician compensation.
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RioCan REIT reports profits up as retail demand holding up well

RioCan REIT reports profits up as retail demand holding up well

TORONTO — Despite Canada's slowing economic growth, demand is propping up the retail leasing market as rents continue to trend upwards, said the chief executive of RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust.
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Dozens of suspects charged in sexual abuse investigations in Ontario

Dozens of suspects charged in sexual abuse investigations in Ontario

Ontario Provincial Police say they have laid hundreds of charges in a series of investigations into child sexual abuse.
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