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A timeline of events in the bread price-fixing scandal

A timeline of events in the bread price-fixing scandal

Almost seven years since news broke of an alleged conspiracy to fix the price of packaged bread across Canada, the saga isn’t over: the Competition Bureau continues to investigate the companies that may have been involved, and two class-action lawsui
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Hezbollah leader says attack on devices crossed a 'red line' and vows to retaliate against Israel

Hezbollah leader says attack on devices crossed a 'red line' and vows to retaliate against Israel

BEIRUT (AP) — The leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah said Thursday the mass bombing attack against it using its communications devices was a “severe blow” and said Israel had crossed a “red line.
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RAVALICO, Roberto “Bob”

RAVALICO, Roberto “Bob”

September 17, 1941- September 17, 2024 It is with heavy hearts that we announce that after a short illness, Roberto (Bob) Ravalico, on his 83 rd birthday, (Sept 17,2024) passed away at Soldier’s Memorial Hospital in Orillia.
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Jeep stolen last night from Bayfield St. parking lot

Jeep stolen last night from Bayfield St. parking lot

Barrie police say green 2022 Jeep JJD, with Ontario licence plate PB1O37, was taken sometime between 10:15 p.m. and midnight
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Eat to compete: Nutrition 101 for peak athletic performance

Eat to compete: Nutrition 101 for peak athletic performance

Whether you're a group-class person or training for a fall event like a 5k, 10k, mud run, or fitness race, your training plan is only part of the equation—athletic performance heavily relies on a sound nutrition regimen.
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DROBOT, Esther Dawn

DROBOT, Esther Dawn

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear sister Esther at the age of 63 on September 17, 2024 after a long and fierce battle with cancer
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Two men charged in alleged Keswick, Ont., double murder: police

Two men have been charged with murder for the alleged shootings of two people found dead in a Keswick, Ont., park. York regional police say the 19- and 21-year-old men from Barrie, Ont., each face a first-degree murder charge.
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Maple Leaf refutes bread price-fixing claims ahead of attempt to add it to lawsuit

Maple Leaf refutes bread price-fixing claims ahead of attempt to add it to lawsuit

TORONTO — Maple Leaf Foods asserted its innocence in an alleged bread price-fixing scheme ahead of a hearing to determine whether it will be added to an ongoing class-action lawsuit.
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Quebec premier calls on Bloc Québécois to help topple Trudeau government next week

Quebec premier calls on Bloc Québécois to help topple Trudeau government next week

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault says the Bloc Québécois must vote to topple the federal Liberal government next week and trigger an election.
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Bank of Canada must be transparent to maintain trust, external deputy governor says

Bank of Canada must be transparent to maintain trust, external deputy governor says

SHERBROOKE, Que. — A senior Bank of Canada official says the central bank must be rigorous and transparent in order to maintain the public's trust. In a speech in Sherbrooke, Que.
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