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'Had his whole future in front of him': Inquest into death of disabled teen begins

'Had his whole future in front of him': Inquest into death of disabled teen begins

TORONTO — In the aftermath of Samuel Brown's sudden death, a coroner said an autopsy wasn't necessary for the Ontario teen because he had disabilities, his mother told jurors at an inquest that began Monday.
Ontario chiefs unanimously oppose province's Greenbelt land swap

Ontario chiefs unanimously oppose province's Greenbelt land swap

Ontario First Nation chiefs are demanding Doug Ford's government return land to the protected Greenbelt that the province removed for development.

Canada Post unveils new stamps honouring three Quebec feminists

MONTREAL — Canada Post has revealed a set of new stamps to honour three Quebec feminists who were pillars of the labour movement.
Unifor Detroit Three autoworkers vote for strike mandate, mirrors U.S. counterpart

Unifor Detroit Three autoworkers vote for strike mandate, mirrors U.S. counterpart

TORONTO — Canadian and U.S. autoworkers are both negotiating with the Detroit Three carmakers simultaneously for the first time in 25 years, creating the potential for a co-ordinated strike against one of the major producers.

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,025.14, up 189.39 points): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up 43 cents, or 0.96 per cent, to $45.20 on 13.0 million shares.

S&P/TSX composite up almost 200 points Monday, U.S. stock markets also rise

TORONTO — Strength in energy stocks as the price of oil once again topped US$80 per barrel helped lead a broad rally on the Toronto Stock Exchange Monday, lifting Canada's main stock index almost 200 points, while U.S. stock markets also climbed.
Manitoba NDP promises to replace emergency departments closed by Tories in 2017

Manitoba NDP promises to replace emergency departments closed by Tories in 2017

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Opposition New Democrats promised Monday to build three new emergency departments at Winnipeg hospitals to replace ones closed by the Progressive Conservative government. If the NDP wins the election slated for Oct.
Mounties investigating disturbance at Fort Macleod, Alta., Pride event

Mounties investigating disturbance at Fort Macleod, Alta., Pride event

FORT MACLEOD, Alta. — RCMP in southern Alberta have arrested two youths after receiving reports of a disturbance at a Pride event.
Quebec father who murdered his two three-year-olds arrested days before, friend says

Quebec father who murdered his two three-year-olds arrested days before, friend says

NOTRE-DAME-DES-PRAIRIES, Que. — A Quebec man accused of killing his two three-year-old boys before taking his own life had been arrested for harassing the mother of the children just days before the tragedy, a friend of the suspect says.
Herdman steps down as Canada head coach, takes over at Toronto FC

Herdman steps down as Canada head coach, takes over at Toronto FC

TORONTO — John Herdman has spent more than a decade successfully leading Canada at the international level.