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TORONTO — Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. says its net income for the third quarter went down by almost 21 per cent to $28.9 million, from $36.5 million during the same quarter a year earlier.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up more than 200 points Friday amid stronger-than-expected jobs data, with strong gains in the financial sector and base metals, while U.S. stock markets also posted gains.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,449.81, up 208.59 points): Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Up 55 cents, or 1.03 per cent, to $54.17 on 16.4 million shares.

TORONTO — From rap music to social movements to "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," the Scotiabank Giller Prize finalists drew from a wide array of influences to write books that contribute to the cultural conversation.

TORONTO — Associations representing Canada’s doctors, nursesand other health providers are calling on governments to work together to solve the health-care crisis that is affecting people across the country.

HAMILTON — Receivers Steven Dunbar Jr. and Tim White are the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' dynamic duo. Each made his way to Hamilton after spending time in the NFL as an undrafted free agent.

TORONTO — Fog that descended on much of southern Ontario for periods of time in recent days can be attributed to cool nightly temperatures and weak winds, and isn't uncommon for this time of the year, an Environment Canada meteorologist said Friday.

TORONTO — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust says retailers offering essential and discount goods are driving growth in its occupancy rates.

TORONTO — Producers of the new "Degrassi" TV series say its future is on hold after HBO Max pulled out of the project. WildBrain Ltd.

TORONTO — Global layoffs orchestrated by new Twitter owner Elon Musk have hit the company's Canadian office with its two most senior leaders announcing they were part of the cuts.