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Canopy Growth sees $42M net loss in Q1 as cost reduction efforts continue

Canopy Growth sees $42M net loss in Q1 as cost reduction efforts continue

SMITHS FALLS, Ont. — Canopy Growth Corp. says it recorded an almost $42 million net loss in its most recent quarter as it reduced its costs by $47 million. The Smiths Falls, Ont.
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S&P/TSX composite index ticks back up on Wednesday as U.S. markets droop

S&P/TSX composite index ticks back up on Wednesday as U.S. markets droop

TORONTO — Canada's main stock market inched upward in trading on Wednesday, rebounding slightly from the day before even as U.S. markets sagged. The S&P/TSX composite index rose 69.29 points to 20,275.
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Inquest to be held into 2017 deaths of couple shot in Ontario hospital

Inquest to be held into 2017 deaths of couple shot in Ontario hospital

A date has been set for an inquest into the 2017 deaths of a married couple following shootings in a southern Ontario hospital. During the incident in Cobourg, Ont.
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Two 16-year-olds charged with manslaughter, arson in Ottawa fatal fire

Two 16-year-olds charged with manslaughter, arson in Ottawa fatal fire

Ottawa police say they have charged two 16-year-old male suspects in the death of 17-year-old Hussein Hamam last month. Each is being charged with manslaughter, arson causing bodily harm and possession of an incendiary material.
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Used vehicle prices moderating but remain high after pandemic spike: survey

Used vehicle prices moderating but remain high after pandemic spike: survey

RICHMOND HILL, Ont. — Used vehicle prices continued to moderate in the first half of the year but remain higher than historical levels amid vehicle sourcing challenges, according to the results of a survey by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants.
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Maple Leafs add goaltending depth with veteran Martin Jones

Maple Leafs add goaltending depth with veteran Martin Jones

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed goaltender Martin Jones to a one-year contract worth US$875,000. The 33-year-old from North Vancouver, B.C.
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Canadian background actors say AI could improve profession, but pay must be fair

Canadian background actors say AI could improve profession, but pay must be fair

TORONTO — British Columbia actor Owen Kwong remembers being digitally scanned on set in 2014, which he believes may have allowed a studio to use his likeness anewthrough artificial intelligence.
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Brookfield Asset Management aims to raise US$150B this year, even as earnings drop

Brookfield Asset Management aims to raise US$150B this year, even as earnings drop

TORONTO — Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. says it expects to raise a multibillion-dollar bundle of cash this year after boosting distributable earnings last quarter, even as net income fell by a third.
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Musical sensation ‘Six’ hopes to empower audiences with pop numbers, power ballads

Musical sensation ‘Six’ hopes to empower audiences with pop numbers, power ballads

TORONTO — In Mirvish's latest production of a Tony Award-winning hit, six divas in glam-pop jewelled versions of Tudor attire flip the story of King Henry VIII and his ex-wives on its head.
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Canada Soccer's Jason deVos says women's coach Bev Priestman has his "full support"

Canada Soccer's Jason deVos says women's coach Bev Priestman has his "full support"

TORONTO — Jason deVos says disappointment is an understatement when it comes to Olympic champion Canada's early exit at the FIFA Women's World Cup.
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