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NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — Mathieu Betts of the B.C. Lions was named the CFL's top defensive player Thursday night. Betts was honoured during the CFL awards banquet at Fallsview Casino & Resort.

HAMILTON — The call of bagpipes and thump of drums signalled the return of one of the Grey Cup's oldest traditions: Tuffy Nuff, the mascot of Calgary Stampeders supporters had arrived.

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — Toronto Argonauts cornerback Quan'tez Stiggers is the CFL's outstanding rookie. Stiggers was honoured Thursday during the CFL awards banquet at Fallsview Casino & Resort.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,053.07, down 4.82 points): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down $1.06, or 2.32 per cent, to $44.57 on 14.1 million shares.

WINDSOR, Ont.

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic says he misses Cup competition from his days roaming benches in Europe.

TORONTO — Ontario is boosting the minimum wage of early childhood educators in most licensed child-care centres to $23.

TORONTO — Canada's main index lost a handful of points Thursday, weighed down by weakness in energy and base metal stocks, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 4.82 points at 20,053.07.

WINDSOR, Ont.

HAMILTON — Even as he prepares to lead the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Grey Cup, Kenny Lawler regrets spending last year with the Edmonton Elks.