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Forensic psychiatrist testifies at coroner's inquest into death of Soleiman Faqiri

Forensic psychiatrist testifies at coroner's inquest into death of Soleiman Faqiri

TORONTO — A video of Soleiman Faqiri taken by corrections staff at an Ontario jail a few days before his death shows a man "probably as unwell as you can get," a forensic psychiatrist told a coroner's inquest Wednesday.
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TSX ekes out gain as energy weighs on index, while U.S. markets rise

TSX ekes out gain as energy weighs on index, while U.S. markets rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index eked out a gain on Wednesday as losses in the energy sector weighed on the index, while U.S. markets rose. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 3.99 points at 20,113.96.
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'Ready to do business': Indigenomics CEO says Indigenous economy could hit $100B

'Ready to do business': Indigenomics CEO says Indigenous economy could hit $100B

TORONTO — The organizer of an Indigenous business conference in Toronto says her goal is to establish the undeniable economic power of Indigenous peoples.
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Canadian Triple Crown kicks off Aug. 17 with King's Plate at Woodbine

Canadian Triple Crown kicks off Aug. 17 with King's Plate at Woodbine

TORONTO — The drive to the Canadian Triple Crown will begin in August at Woodbine Racetrack. Woodbine Entertainment announced Wednesday the $1-million King's Plate, the opening leg of the Triple Crown, will be held Aug. 17 at Woodbine Racetrack.
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Cineplex selling Player One Amusement Group business for $155 million

Cineplex selling Player One Amusement Group business for $155 million

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. is selling its arcade game business to an international investment company for $155 million in cash.
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Developer asks for Greenbelt bill amendment; lawyers raise spectre of courts

Developer asks for Greenbelt bill amendment; lawyers raise spectre of courts

TORONTO — The owner of one of the 15 properties removed from the Greenbelt is asking the Ontario government to exclude its plot from a bill to return all that land to the protected area, with lawyers raising the prospect of a constitutional challenge
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Canada men left wondering what went wrong after second-half collapse against Jamaica

Canada men left wondering what went wrong after second-half collapse against Jamaica

TORONTO — A year after appearing in the World Cup for the first time in 36 years, the Canadian men took a step backwards Tuesday in a shocking second-half collapse against Jamaica in the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal.
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Majority of Proline bettors had underdog Alouettes winning Grey Cup

TORONTO — The Montreal Alouettes' stunning 28-24 Grey Cup victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday was a pick for Proline bettors. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.
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One winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $40 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — Someone in Ontario is waking up $40 million richer. One winning ticket was drawn for Tuesday's Lotto Max jackpot. The jackpot for the next draw on Nov. 24 will be an estimated $10 million. The Canadian Press
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Lotto Max winning numbers for Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023

TORONTO — The winning numbers in Tuesday's Lotto Max draw for an estimated $40 million: 07, 13, 30, 34, 37, 38 & 42. Bonus: 35 In the event of any discrepancy between this list and the official winning numbers, the latter shall prevail.
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