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Rogers Completes $4.35B Takeover of MLSE — 6dRogers Communications completed its $4.35 billion Canadian purchase of Kilmer Sports’ remaining 25% stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, giving it full control of the Maple Leafs, Raptors, Toronto FC, Argonauts and Scotiabank Arena alongside its existing Blue Jays assets. Rogers plans to combine its sports and media holdings in a new Rogers Sports unit; Keith Pelley and Mark Shapiro will remain in their leadership roles, while Rogers has also discussed selling a minority stake in the combined assets.

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Nicole Hardy Keeping the same executives in place might help avoid disruption, but I wonder if Rogers will push harder on streaming rights at the expense of traditional cable.

JPMorgan Downgrades Gaming and Leisure Properties to Neutral — Sep 24, 2026JPMorgan downgraded Gaming and Leisure Properties from overweight to neutral and set a $46 price target, while Scotiabank separately cut its target to $43 and maintained a sector-perform rating. The reports reflect a broadly cautious outlook, with analysts’ consensus rating remaining hold.

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PWHL Plans First All-Star Tournament in Toronto — Sep 24, 2026The PWHL will stage its first All-Star tournament on March 7, 2027, at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, featuring Canada, U.S., international and rookie teams in a fast-paced 3-on-3 competition. Teams will play a round robin, with the top team advancing directly to the final and the next two facing off in a semifinal.

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Derek Foss The 3-on-3 format should make for some exciting action, and putting it in Toronto feels like a smart choice for the first one.

Canadian banks cite AI push and stronger equity returns at summit — Sep 9, 2026Scotiabank executives outlined a modernization and efficiency push driven by organic growth and technology, aiming to lift ROE across Canadian and U.S. franchises while maintaining strong capital and risk discipline. They cited solid CET1 buffers, rising ROE across units, expanded U.S. presence and wealth growth plans, and AI-enabled initiatives and selective tuck-in acquisitions to support a higher earnings trajectory.

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Elena Vasquez Scotiabank's plan to use AI for efficiency while holding solid capital looks practical for lifting ROE in both countries.

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Trudeau Gets Booed at North American Indigenous GamesReporting — Jul 18, 2023Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau got booed onstage when he addressed the crowd at the North American Indigenous Games. According to the Post Millennial , the event on Sunday was sold out at the Halifax Scotiabank…

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.