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EMSDALE, Ont. — Mendelson Joe, a singer-songwriter, longtime activist and artist whose works focused on political and social commentary, has died at the age of 78. Joe's wife, Karen Robinson, confirmed he died Feb. 7 at his home in Emsdale, Ont.

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he had a productive meeting Thursday with two federal ministers on Ottawa's health-care funding offer, but there is still "a little bit" of work to do.

TORONTO — Canada will host Honduras at Toronto's BMO Field in CONCACAF Nations League play on March 28.

TORONTO — The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says it earned a net return of 1.9 per cent for its third quarter.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed goaltender Matt Murray on injured reserve, the club announced Thursday. The 28-year-old was nursing an ankle problem late last month, but was scheduled to start Jan.

A gunman who killed two officers before turning a rifle on himself had "waited in ambush" for police to arrive at his home, Ontario's police watchdog said as it cleared a third officer of any wrongdoing in the case.

TORONTO — The Toronto Arrows have added Super Rugby experience in the form of centre Tautalatasi Tasi for the 2023 Major League Rugby season.

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts acquired Canadian linebacker Jordan Williams from the B.C. Lions on Thursday. The Lions will receive Toronto's 2023 first-round draft pick for Williams, who was the CFL's outstanding rookie in 2021.

TORONTO — A new report says Canada's housing market will see new listings fall in the first quarter before rebounding later in the year and then, slowing to a more modest growth pace in 2024.

TORONTO — Jennifer Lopez might have sung "Love Don't Cost a Thing" more than 20 years ago, but these days, it’s not uncommon to drop some cash in the hunt for a partner.