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'Prominent' person in B.C. wine industry under investigation for sex assault: RCMP

'Prominent' person in B.C. wine industry under investigation for sex assault: RCMP

OLIVER, B.C. — Police in Oliver, B.C., say they're investigating a "prominent member" of the province's wine industry for an alleged sexual assault on a Mexican migrant worker.
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Family grieves daughter who died after Thunder Bay police did not respond to 911 call

Family grieves daughter who died after Thunder Bay police did not respond to 911 call

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — The family of a woman found dead in northern Ontario after officers reportedly did not respond to a 911 call say the case raises concerns about the treatment of First Nations women by Thunder Bay police.
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Ski Report

LEBANON, N.H. (AP) — Latest skiing conditions, as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports. Conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier/rider traffic and other factors. Be aware of changing conditions. For more information go to www.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,937.55, up 66.20 points): Toronto-Dominion Bank. (TSX:TD). Finance. Up 44 cents, or 0.51 per cent, to $86.08 on 15.2 million shares.
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Canada blocks citizenship for Russian activist convicted for blog posts opposing war

Canada blocks citizenship for Russian activist convicted for blog posts opposing war

OTTAWA — Federal officials are blocking a pro-democracy activist from Canadian citizenship because a Russian court convicted her for blog posts criticizing the Russian army and opposing Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
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Red Sea attacks could have ripple effect on shippers — and consumers — in Canada

Red Sea attacks could have ripple effect on shippers — and consumers — in Canada

MONTREAL — Canadian shippers and consumers could soon be feeling the ripple effect of attacks on cargo vessels in the Red Sea, as freight rates rise and delivery times lengthen.
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L.A. Lakers mystique was alive and well in '23 on DraftKings' sportsbook in Ontario.

L.A. Lakers mystique was alive and well in '23 on DraftKings' sportsbook in Ontario.

TORONTO — The Los Angeles Lakers' mystique was alive and well with Ontario bettors. The Lakers, led by superstar LeBron James, were the second-most bet on team on DraftKings' Ontario sportsbook last year. Only the Toronto Blue Jays drew more action.
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Jarislowsky Fraser to back Browning West request for Gildan shareholder meeting

Jarislowsky Fraser to back Browning West request for Gildan shareholder meeting

MONTREAL — Investment manager Jarislowsky Fraser says it will support a move by U.S. investment firm Browning West to replace five directors at Gildan Activewear Inc. in an ongoing fight over who should lead the company.
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S&P/TSX composite closes higher Friday, U.S. stock markets also post small gain

S&P/TSX composite closes higher Friday, U.S. stock markets also post small gain

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index posted a small gain Friday, closing out the first trading week of 2024, while U.S. markets also ended the day marginally higher. The first week of 2024 broke Wall St.’s nine-week winning streak.
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New Brunswick judge apologizes for 'miscarriage of justice,' decades of lost freedom

New Brunswick judge apologizes for 'miscarriage of justice,' decades of lost freedom

FREDERICTON — The top judge of New Brunswick's Court of King's Bench offered her "sincere apology" on Friday to two men who served lengthy prison sentences for a 1983 murder they didn't commit.
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