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• TD Bank Group reports $3.64B Q4 profit boosted by sale of Schwab shares

  05-12-2024 14:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  TORONTO — TD Bank Group reported a fourth-quarter profit of $3.64 billion, up from $2.87 billion in the same quarter last year, boosted by the sale of part of its stake in the Charles Schwab Corp. The bank says its profit amounted to $1.
  
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• OPEC+ oil producers' alliance postpones production increases as crude prices stagnate

  05-12-2024 14:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Eight members of the OPEC+ alliance of oil exporting countries decided Thursday to put off increasing oil production as they face weaker than expected demand and competing production from non-allied countries — factors that
  
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• Canadian men's road back to HSBC SVNS circuit will take them to South Africa, Poland

  05-12-2024 14:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  The Canadian men's road back to the elite HSBC SVNS series lies through South Africa and Poland. World Rugby released the schedule for its second-tier HSBC Challenger Series on Thursday.
  
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• Syrian army says it has withdrawn from the city of Hama after insurgents broke through its defenses

  05-12-2024 13:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  BEIRUT (AP) — The Syrian army says it has withdrawn from the central city of Hama after insurgents broke through its defenses, in another setback for President Bashar Assad.
  
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• Ottawa outlines $2B in spending for artificial intelligence computing power

  05-12-2024 13:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — The federal government says it will spend up to $1 billion to build public computing infrastructure for the Canadian artificial intelligence sector, part of a $2 billion commitment outlined in this spring’s federal budget.
  
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• Toronto Tempo unveiled as handle for new WNBA team as leak accelerates unveiling

  05-12-2024 13:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  TORONTO — Canada's new WNBA franchise will be called the Toronto Tempo, a handle officially unveiled with some haste Thursday morning after it was leaked the previous day.
  
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• BMO Financial Group reports $2.3B Q4 profit, raises quarterly dividend

  05-12-2024 13:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  TORONTO — BMO Financial Group raised its quarterly dividend as it reported a fourth-quarter profit of $2.30 billion, boosted by the reversal of a 2022 jury verdict against the bank in a lawsuit related to a Ponzi scheme in the United States.
  
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• CIBC reports Q4 profit up from year ago, raises quarterly dividend

  05-12-2024 12:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  TORONTO — Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce raised its quarterly dividend as it reported a fourth-quarter profit of $1.88 billion, up from $1.49 billion in the same quarter last year.
  
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• Hamilton's Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder into Toronto for game vs. Raptors

  05-12-2024 12:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  TORONTO — Hamilton's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads his top-ranked Oklahoma City Thunder into Toronto to face the Raptors tonight. Oklahoma City has won seven of its past 10 games to put it atop the NBA's Western Conference.
  
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• European satellites launched to create artificial solar eclipses in a tech demo

  05-12-2024 12:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A pair of European satellites rocketed into orbit Thursday on the first mission to create artificial solar eclipses through fancy formation flying in space.
  
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• Wild take on the Ducks after overtime victory

  05-12-2024 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  Minnesota Wild (17-4-4, in the Central Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (10-11-3, in the Pacific Division) Anaheim, California; Friday, 10 p.m.
  
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• Toronto aims to keep win streak going, hosts Washington

  05-12-2024 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  Washington Capitals (17-6-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (16-7-2, in the Atlantic Division) Toronto; Friday, 7 p.m.
  
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• Predators bring 5-game losing streak into matchup with the Canadiens

  05-12-2024 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  Nashville Predators (7-13-6, in the Central Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (9-13-3, in the Atlantic Division) Montreal, Quebec; Thursday, 7 p.m.
  
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• Penguins take win streak into matchup with the Rangers

  05-12-2024 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  Pittsburgh Penguins (11-12-4, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Rangers (13-10-1, in the Metropolitan Division) New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m.
  
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• 'Name what things are': Recognizing 'femicide' 35 years after the Montreal Massacre

  05-12-2024 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  MONTREAL — Ahead of the 35th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre on Friday, Annie Ross, a mechanical engineering professor at Polytechnique Montréal, said she often thinks of those who lived through the tragedy but still suffer silently. On Dec.
  
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• In the news today: New report shows how much Canadians will spend on food in 2025

  05-12-2024 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
  
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• Golden Knights host the Stars after Theodore's 2-goal game

  05-12-2024 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  Dallas Stars (16-9, in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (17-7-3, in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Friday, 10 p.m.
  
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• Canada Post strike hits three-week mark as union says it's ready to restart mediation

  05-12-2024 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  As the Canada Post strike hits the three-week mark, the union representing more than 55,000 postal workers says it has sent new counter-proposals to the government-appointed mediator.
  
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• A timeline of the legacy of the Montreal Massacre

  05-12-2024 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  MONTREAL — The Montreal massacre, which took place 35 years ago on Friday, sparked a national discussion about violence against women and drove major public policy changes, especially around gun control.
  
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• 'Insulting': Intimate partner violence study cut short as Ontario eyes early election

  05-12-2024 10:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  TORONTO — Victims of intimate partner violence and their supporters are upset after early election speculation forced an Ontario legislative committee to cut short what was supposed to be an exhaustive study of the issue.
  
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• Canadians to spend $801 more on food in 2025 as climate, Trump affect prices: report

  05-12-2024 10:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  Food prices in Canada are likely to increase by three to five per cent next year, according to a newly released report, but wild cards like climate change and Donald Trump could have unforeseen impacts.
  
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• Amnesty International says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Israel rejects the allegations

  05-12-2024 10:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  CAIRO (AP) — Amnesty International accused Israel of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip during its war with Hamas, saying it has sought to deliberately destroy Palestinians by mounting deadly attacks, demolishing vital infrastructure and preventin
  
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• OHL Roundup: Austin Elliott perfect in net as Knights blank Attack 3-0

  05-12-2024 08:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  LONDON, Ont. — Austin Elliott stopped all 23 shots he faced as the London Knights blanked the Owen Sound Attack 3-0 on Wednesday in Ontario Hockey League action.
  
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• Foegele, Kings rally to beat Stars 3-2 for fourth straight win

  05-12-2024 07:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Warren Foegele scored on a wraparound early in the third period, and the Los Angeles Kings rallied to beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Wednesday night.
  
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• Theodore scores 2 goals in Golden Knights' 4-1 win over Anaheim, which loses Zegras to injury

  05-12-2024 06:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shea Theodore scored two goals for the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday night in a 4-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks, who lost Trevor Zegras to a potentially serious lower-body injury .
  
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• Sarah Fillier off to hot start in PWHL after two goals in Sirens win over Victoire

  05-12-2024 06:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  LAVAL, Que. — New York Sirens head coach Greg Fargo isn’t surprised, nor does he think anybody should be. Sarah Fillier is just that good.
  
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• QMJHL Roundup: Armada beat Phoenix in 2-1 shootout

  05-12-2024 06:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  SHERBROOKE, Que. — Jonathan Fauchon and Justin Carbonneau both scored in the shootout as the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada edged the Sherbrooke Phoenix 2-1 on Wednesday in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action.
  
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• Ducks F Trevor Zegras leaves game abruptly, ruled out with lower-body injury

  05-12-2024 05:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Ducks forward Trevor Zegras left Anaheim's game against the Vegas Golden Knights with a lower-body injury. Zegras left the ice early in the second period Wednesday night, apparently unable to put weight on his injured leg.
  
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• Bruins defeat Blackhawks 4-2 for third consecutive win

  05-12-2024 05:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — Brad Marchand and Morgan Geekie each scored two goals, and the Boston Bruins beat the struggling Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 on Wednesday night. Boston posted its third consecutive win — all in the past four days.
  
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• Bitcoin tops $100,000 with Trump-election crypto rally rolling on

  05-12-2024 05:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Bitcoin topped $100,000 for the first time as a massive rally in the world's most popular cryptocurrency, sparked by the election of Donald Trump, rolls on.
  
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• Auston Matthews scores twice as Toronto downs Nashville 3-2

  05-12-2024 04:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  TORONTO (AP) — Auston Matthews scored twice early in the third period and the Toronto Maple Leafs erased an early deficit to win their third in a row, 3-2 over the Nashville Predators on Wednesday night.
  
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• Matthews scores twice early in third period, Leafs come back to down Predators 3-2

  05-12-2024 04:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  TORONTO — Auston Matthews scored twice early in the third period to erase a 1-0 deficit as the Toronto Maple Leafs downed the Nashville Predators 3-2 on Wednesday.
  
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• Bitcoin tops $100,000 as big rally sparked by Trump election win rolls on

  05-12-2024 04:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Bitcoin has topped the $100,000 mark as a massive rally in the world's most popular cryptocurrency sparked by the election of Donald Trump rolls on.
  
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• Lakers fall in shootout to Warriors

  05-12-2024 04:28 via baytoday.ca
  
  Battle between the OUA’s top two teams goes to the visitors.
  
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• Marchand and Geekie help the Bruins beat the Blackhawks 4-2 for their 3rd consecutive win

  05-12-2024 04:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — Brad Marchand and Morgan Geekie each scored two goals, and the Boston Bruins beat the struggling Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 on Wednesday night. Boston posted its third consecutive win — all in the past four days.
  
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• Top draft pick Sarah Fillier scores twice for first PWHL goals, Sirens beat Victoire

  05-12-2024 04:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  LAVAL, Que. — Top draft pick Sarah Fillier scored twice for her first Professional Women’s Hockey League goals and assisted on the winner to lead the New York Sirens past the Montreal Victoire 4-1 on Wednesday.
  
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• Yoon replaces the defense minister as South Korea's parliament nears a vote on their impeachments

  05-12-2024 03:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s president replaced his defense minister Thursday as opposition parties moved to impeach both men over the stunning yet short-lived imposition of martial law that brought armed troops into Seoul streets.
  
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• Yoon replaces the defense minister as South Korea's parliament moves to vote on their impeachments

  05-12-2024 03:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s president replaced his defense minister Thursday as opposition parties moved to impeach both men over the stunning yet short-lived imposition of martial law that brought armed troops into Seoul streets.
  
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• South Korea's Yoon replaces defense chief as parliament is poised to vote on his impeachment

  05-12-2024 03:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea's president accepted the resignation of his defense minister Thursday as opposition parties moved to impeach both men over the stunning yet short-lived imposition of martial law that brought armed troops into Seo
  
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• Memphis police use excessive force and discriminate against Black people, Justice Department finds

  05-12-2024 01:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Police Department uses excessive force and discriminates against Black people, according to the findings of a U.S.
  
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• Amnesty International says genocide is occurring in Gaza, an accusation Israel rejects

  05-12-2024 01:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  CAIRO (AP) — Amnesty International accused Israel of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip during its war with Hamas, saying it has sought to deliberately destroy Palestinians by mounting deadly attacks, demolishing vital infrastructure and preventin
  
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• Mitch Marner to wear red and white Maple Leaf as Canada rounds out 4 Nations roster

  05-12-2024 01:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  TORONTO — Mitch Marner was among the 15 players added to Canada's roster for the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off tournament Wednesday.
  
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• Chiefs vote for new negotiations on child welfare reforms, inclusion of N.W.T.

  05-12-2024 00:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — First Nations chiefs agreed today to launch new negotiations with Canada over child welfare after voting down a $47.8 billion deal in October.
  
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• Golden at-bat idea brings critics to the plate: 'Absolutely stupid and ridiculous'

  05-12-2024 00:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  When baseball historian Bill Humber first heard about the golden at-bat idea that Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred floated on a recent podcast, he was a little taken aback. "I kind of laughed, actually," Humber said Wednesday.
  
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• Two children wounded and gunman dead after shooting at Northern California school

  05-12-2024 00:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  PALERMO, Calif. (AP) — Two children were wounded in a shooting Wednesday at a small religious K-8 school in Northern California and the shooter died from a suspected self-inflicted gunshot, sheriff's officials said.
  
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• Two children, ages 5 and 6, wounded and gunman dead after shooting at Northern California school

  05-12-2024 00:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  PALERMO, Calif.
  
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• Shooting at Northern California elementary school and suspect is dead, sheriff's department says

  05-12-2024 00:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  PALERMO, Calif. (AP) — There was a shooting Wednesday at a Northern California elementary school and the suspect is dead, sheriff’s officials say.
  
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• Shooting at a Northern California elementary school and suspect is dead, sheriff's office says

  05-12-2024 00:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  PALERMO, Calif. (AP) — There was a shooting Wednesday at a Northern California elementary school and the suspect is dead, sheriff’s officials say.
  
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• Police say searchers in Pennsylvania don’t expect to find woman in sinkhole alive

  05-12-2024 00:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  UNITY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — The search for a woman who is believed to have fallen into a sinkhole in western Pennsylvania is moving into a recovery effort after two days of searching produced no signs of life, authorities said Wednesday.
  
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• Police say searchers don’t expect to find woman in Pennsylvania sinkhole alive

  05-12-2024 00:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  UNITY TOWNSHIP, Pa.
  
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