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Jays outfielder George Springer undergoes surgery on right elbow to remove bone spur

Jays outfielder George Springer undergoes surgery on right elbow to remove bone spur

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer has had a bone spur removed from his right elbow. The club announced on Thursday that the operation in Dallas was a success.
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Ontario nursing college now allowed to temporarily register international nurses

Ontario nursing college now allowed to temporarily register international nurses

TORONTO — Ontario's nursing college can now start allowing internationally educated nurses to practise while they work toward full registration, which the government hopes will see thousands more nurses in the health system - but their union isn't so
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Local hospitals could face strain as early viral infections swamp pediatrics: CPS

TORONTO — The Canadian Paediatric Society says the strain children's hospitals are seeing due to a resurgence of viral infections is likely to get worse in the months ahead and could spill over into already-struggling community hospitals. Dr.
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Two-time Silver Slugger winners Hernandez, Springer among Blue Jays' nominees

Two-time Silver Slugger winners Hernandez, Springer among Blue Jays' nominees

TORONTO — Outfielders Teoscar Hernandez and George Springer are two of six Toronto Blue Jays named as finalists for Major League Baseball's Silver Slugger award.
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Ontario to ban NDAs in sexual misconduct cases by staff at colleges, universities

Ontario to ban NDAs in sexual misconduct cases by staff at colleges, universities

TORONTO — The Ontario government has introduced a bill that would ban the use of non-disclosure agreements in sexual misconduct cases among post-secondary employees who are looking for work at a different institution.
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Ontario government's large contingency funds not transparent: FAO

Ontario government's large contingency funds not transparent: FAO

TORONTO — Ontario's Progressive Conservative government is not being transparent about how it plans to spend money over the next several years, the province's financial watchdog said Thursday.
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Toronto Arrows sign veteran Irish back, look to add talent in MLR dispersal draft

Toronto Arrows sign veteran Irish back, look to add talent in MLR dispersal draft

TORONTO — The Toronto Arrows added international experience Thursday by signing veteran Irish back Noel Reid for the 2023 Major League Rugby season.
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What is parliamentary privilege and how is the Ford government trying to use it?

What is parliamentary privilege and how is the Ford government trying to use it?

TORONTO — Ontario government lawyers are citing parliamentary privilege in Premier Doug Ford and one of his minister's fight against a summons to testify at the Emergencies Act inquiry in Ottawa.
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Canada's Masse looks to build on strong World Cup opener this weekend in Toronto

Canada's Masse looks to build on strong World Cup opener this weekend in Toronto

TORONTO — The Canadian swim team has picked up where it left off after a strong 12-month stretch marked by success at the Summer Olympics, world championships and Commonwealth Games.
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Sustainable investing loses some shine but proponents say still good long-term bet

Sustainable investing loses some shine but proponents say still good long-term bet

TORONTO — Some of the shine has come off sustainable investing this year amid questions abouteffectiveness and as oil and gas prices and stocks spiked while the wider market floundered, but those in the sector say it still makes sense for the long te
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