Oct 1 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories from selected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
THE GLOBE AND MAIL
** Toronto council is ready to support the city's top doctor in "any additional measures" she feels would slow the spread of COVID-19, including potential restrictions on private gatherings, and approved on Wednesday tighter rules on bars and restaurants. https://tgam.ca/2HLKebI
** Bank of Montreal BMO.TO expects losses on loans to businesses will spike amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but executives are trying to calm investors' concerns that the bank could be unduly exposed to struggling companies. https://tgam.ca/3idYhTS
** Royal Dutch Shell Plc RDSa.L will cut up to 9,000 jobs by 2022, reducing its global work force by around 10% as it pivots from oil and gas to lower-carbon fuels. https://tgam.ca/3ih9aEj
NATIONAL POST
** Toronto-based Bragg Gaming Group Inc BRAG.V announced on Wednesday that former SB Tech CEO Richard Carter will be joining its board of directors. https://