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Hiring of Briles as assistant creates controversy for Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Hiring of Briles as assistant creates controversy for Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Art Briles won't be resuming his coaching career with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The CFL and Ticats issued a joint statement Monday night saying Briles wouldn't be heading north.

Man to face murder charge in connection with rural Quebec slaying

Quebec provincial police say a 24-year-old man will be charged in connection with a slaying in a small town south of Quebec City.
Future of education is creativity, social-emotional learning: new book

Future of education is creativity, social-emotional learning: new book

TORONTO — The key to ensuring kids are prepared for the unpredictable world that awaits is to make sure today's schools allow them to take risks, try new things and learn how to adapt to change, says educator Nancy Steinhauer.

Home Capital hires former Canaccord Genuity CFO as new chief financial officer

TORONTO — Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) is continuing to rebuild its executive ranks with the hiring of a new chief financial officer who has extensive experience in Canada's financial services industry.

Toronto school boards warn of bus driver shortage, contingency plans in place

Toronto school boards say a small number of bus routes do not have permanent drivers for the coming academic year.
Bank of Montreal reports higher Q3 profit, but keeps dividend unchanged

Bank of Montreal reports higher Q3 profit, but keeps dividend unchanged

TORONTO — Bank of Montreal is reporting nearly $1.4 billion of net income for its third quarter, an increase of 11 per cent from the same time last year. The profit amounted to $2.05 per common share (TSX:BMO), up from $1.
Scotiabank Q3 profit rises to $2.1 billion, dividend going up nearly 4%

Scotiabank Q3 profit rises to $2.1 billion, dividend going up nearly 4%

TORONTO — Scotiabank is reporting a $2.1-billion profit in its third quarter and a dividend increase. The bank (TSX:BNS) says its net income equalled $1.66 per share, up from $1.54 per share in last year's third quarter.
Pauline Marois recalls Quebec election-night shooting five years later

Pauline Marois recalls Quebec election-night shooting five years later

MONTREAL — As the fifth anniversary of Quebec's election shooting approaches, Pauline Marois says she has forgiven the man who murdered a lighting technician that night and who was also intent on killing her.

Five stories in the news for today, Aug. 29

Five stories in the news for Tuesday, Aug. 29 ——— NEW BRUNSWICK PREMIER MAKING FINAL SOFTWOOD PITCH New Brunswick's premier heads to Washington today to meet with a member of U.S.

Men between 19 and 59 new focus of B.C.'s deadly overdose epidemic

VANCOUVER — Too many men working in trades are overdosing on opioids, says a chief medical health officer in British Columbia who wants the industry to be involved in identifying interventions that could save lives. Dr.
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