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Electric vehicle weight poses new risk on roads – National

Electric vehicles are under increasing scrutiny from safety experts over the risks they pose in a crash, because of their incredible weight and power. EVs are far heavier than traditional gas-powered cars due to their large battery packs. “The weight of these vehicles, and the weight of these battery packs …

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Maple Leafs recall Woll, sign Onuska to ATO

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 11, 2023 5:26 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs recalled goaltender Joseph Woll from the American Hockey League ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Maple Leafs will also have an …

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Federal offender known to frequent Toronto wanted on Canada-wide warrant: police – Toronto

Police are seeking to locate a federal offender, known to frequent Toronto, who is wanted for allegedly breaking his parole. Ontario Provincial Police are searching for 36-year-old Arif Jhuman, who is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for allegedly breaching his full parole. Police said Jhuman is currently serving a nine …

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Hellebuyck brilliant as Jets edge Wild 3-1 to secure playoff spot – Winnipeg

Spring may have sprung but a whiteout is coming soon to Winnipeg. The Jets ensured at least two more home games this season by taking down the Wild 3-1 in Minnesota Tuesday night, clinching a playoff spot for the sixth time since relocating from Atlanta.* “It’s phenomenal,” said goalie Connor …

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‘Serious buyers’ looking at homes in Hamilton despite continuing high borrowing costs: realtor – Hamilton

A realtor is suggesting home sales in Hamilton are beginning to favour buyers this spring, despite the regional numbers still showing a seller’s market amid continuing high borrowing costs. Rob Golfi of Remax Escarpment Realty told 900 CHML’s Good Morning Hamilton the market appears to be “picking up” with the …

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Rogers Centre renovations wow Blue Jays fans

TORONTO – Excited fans raced through the gates at Rogers Centre, with some having to double back because they forgot their free giveaway, too eager to get their first look at the renovated ballpark. The Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 9-3 on Tuesday in Toronto’s home opener, making it …

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Tech and industrial stocks help boost S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stock markets mixed

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 12, 2023 11:46 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Strength in technology and industrial stocks helped Canada’s main stock index climb higher in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 87.29 points at …

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Federal budget, transit on the agenda as Trudeau visits Manitoba – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has a busy day planned Wednesday, during his visit to Manitoba to promote his government’s new budget. Among Trudeau’s stops in Winnipeg:  a meeting with students to highlight budget measures, a clean economy announcement, a meeting with trade …

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Céline Dion announces new music to come this week

Canadian pop singer Céline Dion is promising her fans new music this week, after a rare neurological disorder forced her to cancel or postpone concerts to concentrate on her health. The Quebec-born singer announced on social media that the new music would drop Thursday morning. Story continues below advertisement Dion …

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