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BALTIMORE (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department has widened its indictment of Russians in the so-called ‘WhisperGate’ malware attack aimed at destroying computer systems in Ukraine and 26 NATO allies including the United States.

TORONTO — Convenience stores across Ontario started selling booze on Thursday as the province significantly loosened its grip on the alcohol marketplace.

TORONTO — The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board says home sales in August fell from last year as average home prices edged lower. The board said there were 4,975 homes sold in August in the Greater Toronto Area, a 5.

Three years ago, when Team sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ appeared at the opening ceremonies of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, the athletes were dressed in sleek white jeans. They may have looked good, but for some Paralympians on the team, they were a challenge.

TORONTO — k.d. lang is getting back together with the Reclines for a special performance at the CCMA Awards. Organizers of the country awards show say the Edmonton-born, Consort, Alta.

TORONTO — Drugstore chain Rexall Pharmacy Group and online retailer Well.ca are due to land under Canadian ownership after a Toronto-based private equity firm announced Thursday that it would purchase both brands from McKesson Corp.

TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants says August auto sales were up 5.6 per cent compared with the same time last year but predicts sales gains will be tougher to come by in the coming months.

NEW YORK (AP) — Jerry Seinfeld, Bruce Springsteen, Jim Gaffigan, Norah Jones, Questlove and the ever-present Jon Stewart will stand up later this year at the annual Stand Up for Heroes fundraiser.

VANCOUVER — First Majestic Silver Corp. has signed a deal to buy Gatos Silver Inc. in a transaction valued at US$970 million. Under the agreement, Gatos shareholders will receive 2.55 shares of First Majestic for each Gatos share held.

OTTAWA — The decision by the Bank of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ to cut its key interest rate target this week was good news for borrowers with variable-rate mortgages, bringing back some of the shine for the once popular loans.