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Jets’ whiteout street party plans to be announced Friday – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The playoff-bound Winnipeg Jets are set to announce this year’s whiteout street parties, alongside municipal and provincial officials. The official launch of the 2023 parties takes place Friday at 11 a.m. from the team’s home arena, the Canada Life Centre. True North …

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S&P/TSX composite down in late Friday morning trading, U.S. stock markets also lower

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 14, 2023 11:52 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index was down in late-morning trading, as losses in the base metal stocks weighed on the Toronto market, while U.S. stock markets also fell. The S&P/TSX …

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Tigers avoid sweep with 3-1 win over Blue Jays

TORONTO – The Blue Jays were left to focus on the small victories Thursday after the Detroit Tigers avoided a three-game sweep with a 3-1 win over Toronto at Rogers Centre. Toronto starter Chris Bassitt made a second straight quality start, the Blue Jays bullpen gave up only one run …

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Loaded gun, drugs seized from Honda during Vaughan RIDE check: police – Toronto

Descrease article font size Increase article font size York Regional Police say two people are facing charges after drugs and a loaded handgun were seized during a RIDE check in Vaughan. Police said on Thursday at around 2:10 a.m., officers were conducting RIDE spot checks in the Highway 400 and …

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Olymel to lay off nearly 1,000 workers in closure of Quebec pork plant

Quebec pork producer Olymel says it will close a major slaughterhouse south of Quebec City and lay off 994 workers. The company said Friday the Vallée-Jonction plant in the Beauce region will be the latest factory to shutter, after previously announcing the closure of several other facilities in recent months. …

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Unbeaten Rays in Toronto to face Blue Jays

TORONTO – The 13-0 Tampa Bay Rays are one win away from setting a modern-day baseball record for most consecutive victories to start a season. The Toronto Blue Jays — also off to a strong start at 8-5 — stand in their way. The American League East division rivals will …

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Markham man facing multiple charges in Halton sex trafficking investigation: police

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Markham, Ont., man is facing several charges in connection with a human trafficking investigation, according to Halton regional police (HRPS). Detectives did not reveal how long the accused had been on their radar, due to an ongoing investigation, but did allege …

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Ex-fashion mogul Peter Nygard’s sex assault case in Quebec has a trial date

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 14, 2023 11:45 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard will stand trial in Quebec on sexual assault charges in June 2024. Nygard, 81, did not appear in Quebec court Friday when the dates were set …

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‘First-of-its-kind’ report on B.C. sex workers outlines risks, calls for action

Descrease article font size Increase article font size More than 200 B.C. sex workers were surveyed for a report that outlines risks and needs within the industry. Those surveyed said they operate within the Lower Mainland and Southern Vancouver Island. Read more: Suspect in kidnapping, drugging and sexual assault of …

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