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The man accused of killing four members of a Muslim family in an alleged act of terrorism told a jury Friday that his mind was "corrupted" by online conspiracy theories and he eventually developed a desire to engage in an act of violence.

TORONTO — Sheldon Keefe left Scotiabank Arena pleased with the result. The Maple Leafs head coach was also far less enthused about how his team got there.

TORONTO — It has been difficult for Canadian runner Sasha Gollish to concentrate on her usual preparation for this weekend's TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,462,86, down 37.38 points): Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ). Energy. Up $1.71, or 1.91 per cent, to $91.19 on 7.

OTTAWA — An Ottawa courtroom heard Friday that the city was seized during the "Freedom Convoy" protest last year, as protesters blocked streets and caused public transit to be rerouted away from downtown.

TORONTO — Aimia Inc. has signed a deal to raise up to $32.5 million in a private placement of shares and warrants that will be used to fund operations and support its strategic investment plans.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index stepped lower Friday as broad-based weakness led by technology, battery metals and utilities outweighed energy gains, while U.S. markets were mixed amid losses in technology.

The Supreme Court of Canada ruled Friday against federal legislation on the environmental effects of major developments, with five out of seven judges finding most of it unconstitutional because its language could be used to regulate activities withi

OTTAWA — About this time last year, Michael Andlauer walked off his plane and into the car of Ottawa business mogul Jeff York. They drove to a nearby hotel-lobby steakhouse where the men spoke for four hours.

CALGARY — Business groups and energy companies celebrated a decision Friday by the Supreme Court of Canada that ruled Ottawa's impact assessment law for major project approvals is largely unconstitutional.