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Jewish centres in Toronto and London, Ont., among those receiving bomb threats

TORONTO — Jewish community centres in Toronto and London, Ont., were among several across North America that received bomb threats on Tuesday.

Shareholders increasingly concerned about impact of climate change: Teck exec

TORONTO — Teck Resources has received a growing number of inquiries from shareholders about how climate change and carbon pricing will affect its operations, an official with the Canadian mining giant said.

Judge upholds woman's acquittal on drunk driving charge over weighing at station

An Ontario court has upheld a judge's decision to acquit a woman of a drunk driving-related charge because police weighed her when taking breath samples at a station.

Brookfield to buy TerraForm companies as part of SunEdison bankruptcy proceedings

TORONTO — Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM.A) is poised to expand its extensive solar and wind power holdings with a friendly takeover of two U.S. companies affiliated with SunEdison Inc.

Driver locks keys in truck and injuries himself while trying get back in: OPP

LEEDS, Ont. — Provincial police say a driver had to be treated for injuries after locking himself out of his truck. They say the man had locked himself out of his truck cab early Tuesday on Highway 401 in eastern Ontario.

Provincial police say 14-year veteran of force charged with impaired driving

MIDLAND, Ont. — A 14-year member of the Ontario Provincial Police is due in court on Thursday to face impaired driving charges. Provincial police say Const.

Vote on CIBC's proposed acquisition of U.S. bank PrivateBancorp set for May

TORONTO — PrivateBancorp has set the date for its shareholders to vote on a deal that could see CIBC buy the Chicago-based lender. The U.S.
Toronto sprinters get chance to race in prestigious meet thanks to De Grasse

Toronto sprinters get chance to race in prestigious meet thanks to De Grasse

TORONTO — Andre De Grasse can't help but see a bit of himself in teenagers Daquan Berry and Ethan Smith. They're young and fast, and brimming with promise. And like it was for De Grasse in his teen years, money is tight.
Canada posts third-straight monthly trade surplus thanks to autos, agri-food

Canada posts third-straight monthly trade surplus thanks to autos, agri-food

OTTAWA — The country kicked off the year with a third-straight monthly trade surplus — the first time that has happened since 2014 — due in large part to stronger sales in motor vehicles and from the agri-food sector, Statistics Canada said Tuesday.

Hot Docs adds $50,000 Rogers Audience Award for best Canadian film

TORONTO — The Hot Docs documentary festival in Toronto has added a $50,000 Rogers Audience Award for best Canadian film.
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