Deaths of Canada billionaire Barry Sherman and wife 'suspicious'
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The bodies of Barry Sherman and his wife Honey were found in the basement by an estate agent, reports said.
Mr Sherman was the founder and chairman of pharmaceutical giant Apotex, which sells generic medicines around the world.
Detective Brandon Price told Canadian broadcaster CBC that investigators were still trying to determine if there was foul play involved.
Police gave few details and did not confirm the identities of the deceased. However, they were named locally by friends and by officials who reacted with shock at the news.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted his condolences to the couple's family and friends.
A police spokesman said emergency services were called to the house just before noon on Friday.
"The circumstances of their death appear suspicious and we are treating it that way," said Constable David Hopkinson.
