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Zameer acquittal demonstrates why politicians should keep quiet on bail, lawyers say

Zameer acquittal demonstrates why politicians should keep quiet on bail, lawyers say

OTTAWA — An innocent man could have spent years in jail had a judge not granted him bail, a civil liberties advocate said Monday, as lawyers warned that Umar Zameer's case underscores the risks of political leaders weighing in on bail decisions.
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First Quantum reports US$159 million loss in Q1, says balance sheet shored up

First Quantum reports US$159 million loss in Q1, says balance sheet shored up

TORONTO — First Quantum Minerals Ltd. says it lost US$159 million in its first quarter, down from profits of US$75 million a year earlier. However, it's a shallower loss than the US$1.45 billion First Quantum reported in the previous quarter.
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Immunocompromised patients shouldn't take Miracle Reds powder, Health Canada says

Health Canada says people who have immunocompromising conditions such as AIDS or lymphoma should stop taking Miracle Reds superfood powder.
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Competition Bureau raises concerns over Bunge-Viterra deal

Competition Bureau raises concerns over Bunge-Viterra deal

GATINEAU, Que. — It's likely that Bunge Ltd.'s US$8.2-billion deal to acquire Viterra Ltd. would "substantially" reduce competition in the grain and canola oil markets, the Competition Bureau says.
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Montreal seeking first place in PWHL standings: 'You want to be the best'

Montreal seeking first place in PWHL standings: 'You want to be the best'

Montreal’s Professional Women’s Hockey League team can book a ticket to the post-season on Wednesday night. But just securing a playoff spot won’t quite satisfy general manager Danièle Sauvageau as the regular season nears the finish line.
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'Crystal clear': Toronto police chief accepts, supports Umar Zameer acquittal

'Crystal clear': Toronto police chief accepts, supports Umar Zameer acquittal

Toronto's police chief sought to make it "crystal clear" Tuesday that he accepts and supports the not-guilty verdict delivered at the trial of a man accused of fatally running over an officer – comments that came after he said earlier police were "ho
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Freeland says $5 billion just a start for Indigenous loan guarantee program

Freeland says $5 billion just a start for Indigenous loan guarantee program

TORONTO — The $5-billion announced for an Indigenous loan guarantee program in last week's budget is just a start, said Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (22,011.72, up 139.76 points): Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Down two cents, or 0.04 per cent, to $48.41 on 13.4 million shares.
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S&P/TSX composite rises, U.S. stock markets also climb ahead of tech earnings

S&P/TSX composite rises, U.S. stock markets also climb ahead of tech earnings

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose nearly 140 points Tuesday, led by strength in technology stocks, while U.S. stock markets also climbed. The rally was led by technology stocks, with the Nasdaq rising 1.6 per cent.
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With PWHL playoff spot secured, Toronto remains focused on improving little things

With PWHL playoff spot secured, Toronto remains focused on improving little things

TORONTO — With a Professional Women's Hockey League playoff spot secured, Toronto remains focused on improvement over its final three regular-season games.
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