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After trading away first-round pick, Toronto FC manages to find value in MLS draft

After trading away first-round pick, Toronto FC manages to find value in MLS draft

TORONTO — Despite having previously traded away its first-round pick, Toronto FC managed to find some value in the MLS SuperDraft. TFC’s haul produced an athletic centre back, versatile midfielder and Liberian international winger.
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Overheated immigration system needed 'discipline' infusion: minister

Overheated immigration system needed 'discipline' infusion: minister

OTTAWA — An "overheated" immigration system that admitted record numbers of newcomers to the country has harmed Canada's decades-old consensus on the benefits of immigration, Immigration Minister Marc Miller said, as he reflected on the changes in hi
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OHL roundup: Barkey, Hawery pace Knights to 6-1 win over Sting

LONDON, Ont. — Denver Barkey and Logan Hawery each scored twice as the London Knights knocked off the visiting Sarnia Sting 6-1 in Ontario Hockey League action on Friday night at Canada Life Place.
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What happened during the fall sitting of the House of Commons, by the numbers

What happened during the fall sitting of the House of Commons, by the numbers

OTTAWA — The fall sitting of the House of Commons featured non-confidence votes, plenty of partisan bickering, and very little actual passing of laws. The session that ended Dec.
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Canada Post says many parcels held up by strike to arrive before Christmas

Canada Post says many parcels held up by strike to arrive before Christmas

OTTAWA — Canada Post says it has processed its backlog of parcels from the month-long strike and expects a significant portion of them to be delivered before Christmas.
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Right-hander Josh Walker agrees to a 1-year contract with the Blue Jays

TORONTO (AP) — Left-hander Josh Walker and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed Friday to a one-year contract that pays $760,000 while in the major leagues and $180,000 while in the minors. The 30-year-old had a 6.
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Blue Jays sign left-handed pitcher Josh Walker to one-year contract

Blue Jays sign left-handed pitcher Josh Walker to one-year contract

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have signed left-handed pitcher Josh Walker to a one-year contract worth US$760,000, the team announced Friday. The 30-year-old made 10 appearances for the New York Mets in 2024.
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Drama eclipses Trudeau's cabinet shuffle amid sabre rattling over election timing

Drama eclipses Trudeau's cabinet shuffle amid sabre rattling over election timing

OTTAWA — Political drama eclipsed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's move to rejuvenate his cabinet with fresh faces following a tumultuous week, underscoring questions about how much gas he has left in the tank as Liberal leader.
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The Latest: Justin Trudeau shuffles his cabinet as his future remains in question

The Latest: Justin Trudeau shuffles his cabinet as his future remains in question

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shuffled cabinet today, filling vacancies left by Liberals who have left their posts or don't plan to run in the next federal election.
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S&P/TSX up almost 200 points, U.S. stock markets also rise to end rocky week

S&P/TSX up almost 200 points, U.S. stock markets also rise to end rocky week

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained almost 200 points Friday as markets broadly rose to end a rocky trading week, with the main U.S. indexes each gaining more than one per cent. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 185.
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