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MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The Second Cup's CEO is leaving the company abruptly, three years after the former Holt Renfrew executive was brought on to lead a rejuvenation of the Canadian coffee chain.

TORONTO — For Canada coach Mark Anscombe, Wednesday's draw for the 2019 Rugby World Cup could be labelled "pick your poison.

TORONTO — Home Capital Group stock retreated in early trading Wednesday after it disclosed that deposits to its savings accounts continue to dwindle as it tries to restore investor confidence.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks say tickets for the 2017 Grey Cup are moving at a brisk pace, which is welcome news for the CFL after organizers of the 2016 league championship in Toronto struggled to fill the stands.

HAMILTON — Police say two teens are facing charges arising from a violent home invasion in Hamilton that has left a man in hospital with life-threatening injuries.

TORONTO — Alexis Vegh is working what could be a tough crowd — about a dozen young people in their late teens and early 20s — and she's here to speak to them about the risks of driving high after smoking pot.

OTTAWA — Federal health officials say Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSX:MFI) is recalling various breaded chicken products because they may contain a toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria.

TORONTO — Canada's largest school board is blocking those using its Wi-Fi from accessing Snapchat, Instagram and Netflix, which it says are bogging down the network.

Prince Edward County has declared a state of emergency after officials expressed concerns about rising water levels in the Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario.

HALIFAX — The lawyer for a university medical student accused of murder tried to cast doubt on the memory of a neighbour who claimed he saw a bloody man in his apartment.