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Toronto has seen a "staggering" increase in hate crime reports since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas last month, the city's police chief said on Thursday.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,116.66, up 2.70 points): Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC). Finance. Up 13 cents, or 0.50 per cent, to $26.22 on 4.

An Edmonton man was killed earlier this month while serving as a medic with the Ukrainian military, say family members who describe him as a caring and humble son, brother and husband.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index edged higher on Wednesday, helped by energy and industrial stocks. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 2.70 points at 20,116.66, while U.S. stock markets were closed for their Thanksgiving holiday.

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Public Works Minister Kim Masland says the federal government must maintain full ferry service between Digby, N.S., and Saint John, N.B., next year because it is crucial to the region.

VANCOUVER — Metro Vancouver mayors say they need billions of dollars over the next few years and a more reliable funding model from the federal government in order to improve transit.

WINDSOR, Ont. — NextStar Energy Inc. says it expects upwards of 900 foreign workers to help build its heavily-subsidized battery plant in Windsor, Ont. The company, joint-owned by Stellantis and South Korea-based LG Corp.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs placed defenceman John Klingberg on long-term injured reserve Thursday and recalled forward Alex Steeves from their American Hockey League affiliate.

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s premier says his government won’t provide financial help for customers out of pocket after a company they prepaid for furnace oil filed for bankruptcy last week.

Edmonton's CFL team has struck a committee to review its ownership structure as the club deals with mounting losses.