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U.S. to take photos of all travellers entering or leaving the country

U.S. to take photos of all travellers entering or leaving the country

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is amending its policies to require that all non-citizens — including Canadians — be photographed when entering or leaving the United States
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Blue Jays fans stick it out till early morning hours to see L.A. Dodgers take Game 3

Blue Jays fans stick it out till early morning hours to see L.A. Dodgers take Game 3

Patience is a virtue but it didn't pay off for the Toronto Blue Jays fans who stuck it out until almost 3 a.m. at Rogers Centre for a watch party that saw more than 27,000 fans pack the stands
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Ford government calls off consultations on ending indefinite leases for Ontario tenants

Ford government calls off consultations on ending indefinite leases for Ontario tenants

Last week, Attorney General Doug Downey suggested Queen’s Park could eliminate ‘evergreen’ month-to-month leases
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Carney says Canada, U.S. were close to a deal when Trump ended trade talks

Carney says Canada, U.S. were close to a deal when Trump ended trade talks

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada and the United States were close to a deal when President Donald Trump abruptly cut off trade talks on Thursday
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Trump announces additional 10% tariff on Canada over Ontario ad

Trump announces additional 10% tariff on Canada over Ontario ad

Calling it 'fraud', U.S. president increases tariff over $75M Ontario ad that ran during the World Series
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Construction advocacy group led by former staffer of ex-labour minister given $1.8M training grant

Construction advocacy group led by former staffer of ex-labour minister given $1.8M training grant

A Ford government news conference featuring the ORBA CEO was shut down on Thursday after he was asked about the Skills Development Fund
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Toronto Blue Jays fans gearing up for team's first World Series appearance since 1993

Toronto Blue Jays fans gearing up for team's first World Series appearance since 1993

As the Blue Jays gear up to host the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series Friday night, fans across Canada are buzzing with excitement in the hopes of seeing Toronto take home the championship title
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Accused in Barrie encampment double-murder makes first in-person court appearance

Accused in Barrie encampment double-murder makes first in-person court appearance

Robert Ladouceur is accused of murdering and dismembering two men in a Barrie homeless encampment earlier this year
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Don't strike out with fake World Series tickets

Don't strike out with fake World Series tickets

Scammers may attempt to sell fake tickets on social media, classified websites or phony ticketing platforms in an attempt to capitalize on fan excitement and demand
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Ford government gave training funds to groups involving PC party VP, candidate

Ford government gave training funds to groups involving PC party VP, candidate

Labour Minister David Piccini and his predecessor altogether granted the company and developers’ association upwards of $5.75 million
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