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TORONTO — A man who pleaded guilty to the incel-inspired murder of a Toronto massage parlour employee apologized for the terrorist attack Thursday, saying he has changed in the three years since the killing and no longer hates women.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index declined Thursday, led by losses in utilities, base metals and telecom, while U.S. markets also fell after the latest report on inflation south of the border. Headline inflation in the U.S.

TORONTO — Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro expressed support for general manager Ross Atkins on Thursday and acknowledged the need for improved communication and transparency with the team's players.

TORONTO — John Herdman is no stranger to rescue jobs. He took over a Canadian women's team that was broken after finishing last at the 2011 FIFA World Cup.

TORONTO — Taylor Swift's concert movie is proving to be a fairy tale for Canada's largest cinema chain. The film "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour," which hit theatres Thursday, generated $6.2 million in pre-sales for Cineplex Inc.

HAMILTON — United States Sen. Bernie Sanders is throwing his support behind Canada's New Democrats in a pre-recorded video the party aims to play at its policy convention on Friday. The three-day convention opens in Hamilton, Ont.

TORONTO — Quebec auteur Denys Arcand has been selected for the Directors Guild of Canada's top honour this year. The 82-year-old Oscar winner will receive the DGC Lifetime Achievement Award at a gala in Toronto on Oct. 21.

TORONTO — Some Canadian police forces say they are increasing patrols in response to the Israel-Hamas war while offering assurances that they have not received any credible threats.

TORONTO — A team of 473 athletes will represent Canada at the upcoming Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile. The quadrennial Pan Am Games featuring over 6,000 athletes from 41 countries in the Americas and Caribbean open Oct. 20 and close Nov. 5.

TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro announced Ross Atkins will return as general manager next season but acknowledged the team needs to perform better in the playoffs.