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This Canadian VFX studio is using AI to cosmetically alter your favourite actors

This Canadian VFX studio is using AI to cosmetically alter your favourite actors

TORONTO — Wondering how some stars seemingly never age? A Toronto VFX company says the answer is in a growing post-production trend in which cosmetic touch-ups are routinely made on actors' skin and hairlines using technology.
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Indigo creates temporary website for browsing after cyberattack

Indigo creates temporary website for browsing after cyberattack

TORONTO — Indigo Books & Music Inc. has created a temporary website for its customers to browse for books and gifts after a cyberattack halted the company's online operations last week.
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'No cuts coming': Shopify president says company has no plans for another layoff

'No cuts coming': Shopify president says company has no plans for another layoff

TORONTO — As a growing number of tech companies carry out successive rounds of layoffs, Shopify Inc.'s president says there are no more cuts in the works for the Ottawa-based e-commerce company.
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OHL Roundup: Foster's OT winner seals 67's 3-2 comeback victory over Petes

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — Cooper Foster netted the game-winning goal with 1:36 remaining in the third period as the Ottawa 67's rallied to defeat the Peterborough Petes 3-2 on Thursday. Logan Morrison led Ottawa (37-11-2-2) with two goals.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,606.42, down 113.97): Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC). Financials. Up 99 cents, or 3.79 per cent, to $27.12 on 26.
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One student injured after shooting outside Toronto high school

One student injured after shooting outside Toronto high school

TORONTO — A student is in hospital after being shot in the chest during a drive-by shooting outside a Toronto high school, police said Thursday as they looked for suspects in the case.
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S&P/TSX composite down more than 100 points, U.S. markets fall further

S&P/TSX composite down more than 100 points, U.S. markets fall further

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index lost just over half a per cent Thursday amid weakness in energy and technology, while U.S. markets fell further. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 113.97 points at 20,606.42.
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John Tory is resigning as Toronto mayor, what happens next? A look at the transition

John Tory is resigning as Toronto mayor, what happens next? A look at the transition

Toronto Mayor John Tory submitted his formal resignation on Wednesday, days after admitting to an affair with a former staffer.
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Ontario Cannabis Store reducing price margins to help pot businesses compete

Ontario Cannabis Store reducing price margins to help pot businesses compete

TORONTO — In a bid to help retailers compete with the illicit pot market, the Ontario Cannabis Store will lower its price margins this fall — but its chief executive warns the move won't solve all the industry's woes.
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Toronto Argos remaining patient with veterans Bethel-Thompson, Muamba

Toronto Argos remaining patient with veterans Bethel-Thompson, Muamba

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts continue to give veteran starter McLeod Bethel-Thompson time to ponder his football future. Bethel-Thompson became a CFL free agent Tuesday and has yet to re-sign with the defending Grey Cup champions.
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