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Trump's Fed nominee says he'd keep his White House job even if confirmed by the Senate

Trump's Fed nominee says he'd keep his White House job even if confirmed by the Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Stephen Miran, President Donald Trump’s pick to join the Federal Reserve Board , said Thursday that he would remain a White House employee even if the Senate confirms him to fill an unexpired term at the central bank.
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Ryan Reynolds says his two-year-old helped convince Bill Murray to do John Candy doc

Ryan Reynolds says his two-year-old helped convince Bill Murray to do John Candy doc

TORONTO — Ryan Reynolds says it was not easy to track down Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd for his documentary about the late Canadian comic John Candy.
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Justice Department probes mortgage fraud claims against Lisa Cook of Federal Reserve, AP source says

Justice Department probes mortgage fraud claims against Lisa Cook of Federal Reserve, AP source says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has begun examining mortgage fraud allegations against Lisa Cook , the Federal Reserve governor who is challenging a Trump administration effort to remove her from her job and erode the central bank's independ
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Google facing $425.7 million in damages for nearly a decade of improper smartphone snooping

Google facing $425.7 million in damages for nearly a decade of improper smartphone snooping

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal jury has ordered Google to pay $425.7 million for improperly snooping on people's smartphones during a nearly decade-long period of intrusions.
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Greater Toronto home prices slip as listings outpace sales: board

Greater Toronto home prices slip as listings outpace sales: board

TORONTO — Home prices in the Greater Toronto Area remained under pressure in August as new listings outpaced sales, but the city's real estate board says a potential interest rate cut later this month could help catalyze a new wave of activity.
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Carney sending MP Blois to China to help Saskatchewan push back on canola tariffs

Carney sending MP Blois to China to help Saskatchewan push back on canola tariffs

Prime Minister Mark Carney's parliamentary secretary will go to China to join Saskatchewan's efforts to get Beijing to scrap its canola tariffs and address other "trade irritants," the prime minister's office said Thursday.
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Former MLSE executive David Hopkinson named CEO of England's Newcastle United

Former MLSE executive David Hopkinson named CEO of England's Newcastle United

David Hopkinson went from selling tickets at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment to becoming its chief commercial officer. He moved on to work for Real Madrid, as global head of partnerships, and then Madison Square Garden Sports Corp.
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Champagne says 'adjustments' coming to the public service as Ottawa reviews spending

Champagne says 'adjustments' coming to the public service as Ottawa reviews spending

TORONTO — Finance Minister François Philippe Champagne acknowledged Thursday that "adjustments" are coming to the public service as Ottawa looks to trim its spending in the fall budget.
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Ontario’s top doctor says province needs to modernize vaccine registry, calls for national schedule

Ontario’s top doctor says province needs to modernize vaccine registry, calls for national schedule

TORONTO — Ontario's top doctor is calling for a national immunization schedule and registry to address gaps exposed by the resurgence of measles in Canada – but first, he says his own province needs a centralized digital vaccine system. Dr.
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TIFF gets underway with John Candy doc, pop star Charli XCX film

TIFF gets underway with John Candy doc, pop star Charli XCX film

TORONTO — The 50th Toronto International Film Festival kicked off Thursday with fans lining up in the morning hoping to score last-minute tickets and soak in the lively vibe, as organizers prepared to officially kick off the fest with a John Candy do
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