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Voices heard in Australian site where Canadian hiker went missing
TORONTO -- As the frantic search for a missing Canadian bushwalker continues in Australia's Snowy Mountains region, there are reports of "voices" being heard in the area. ...
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Man shot wounded after trying to ram Montreal cops with car
MONTREAL -- A man is in hospital after being shot at by Montreal police following a store robbery and chase in the city's Plateau Mont-Royal district. Shortly after 9 p.m. ET, a 44-year-old man robbed a store, fled in a car and was chased by police until he crashed into a utility pole. As officers approached the vehicle on foot, the suspect apparently tried to ram the officers with ...
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Memorial service planned today for Ontario man slain after test drive
HAMILTON, Ont. -- A memorial service is planned today for Tim Bosma, the Hamilton, Ont., man found dead after he took two men on a test drive. Bosma's disappearance and death captured national attention and many in the community are expected to attend the public funeral, which is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. The 32-year-old father went missing May 6th and police say his charred ...
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Video forensics How easy would it be to fake a Rob Ford video
Should the alleged video of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford become public, a video forensic analysis could reveal whether or not the video is authentic. (Nathan Denette/Canadian ...
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Eritreans in Canada say consul still demands cash from them
There are calls to expel Eritrea's top diplomat in Canada because he presides over a system that's milking money from the Eritrean community in this country. Evidence obtained by CBC News suggests Consul Semere Ghebremariam O. Micael is again soliciting taxes despite a threat by Canada eight months ago not to renew his credentials if he kept at it. But one Eritrean in Toronto, who ...
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Stonemason sues after losing legislature contract
An Ottawa-based stonemason, who has worked on parliamentary buildings across the continent, is pressing ahead with his lawsuit against the New Brunswick legislature, saying he was wrongly removed from a restoration contract on the building. Robert "Bobby" Watt says the then-clerk of the legislature, Loredana Catalli-Sonier, and the sergeant-at-arms, Dan Bussieres, had no business ...
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Oil spilled in Canadian train derailment
Two rails cars that were included in a derailment in Saskatchewan lost their entire oil cargoes, a provincial official said. Five cars derailed near Jansen, Saskatchewan, and two of them released 545 barrels of oil. That's the third spill for Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. since March and the largest of the three for the company since then, Bloomberg News reports. Hazardous Materials ...
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University of Toronto-ledstudy provides new insightinto ph...
Researchers from the University of Toronto and University of Glasgow have found that they also help to harvest light energy during photosynthesis. Carotenoids, the same pigments which give orange color to carrots and red to tomatoes, are often found together in plants with chlorophyll pigments that harvest solar energy. Their main function is photoprotection when rays of light from the sun ...
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Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Accused of Smoking Crack
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is embroiled in a scandal involving a cell phone video that allegedly shows him smoking crack cocaine. The owners of the video have been trying to sell it to members of the ...
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Why Canada’s bank stocks went soft
Streetwise gives you the full scoop on business deals and Canada's finance and capital market sectors. Through daily updates, our dedicated team of award-winning Globe and Mail journalists set the agenda and ensure you get exclusive and must-have business intelligence and analysis every day. The most informed Globe and Mail readers access Streetwise every day. Why don't ...
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Press Digest-canada-may 22
Wed May 22, 2013 5:46am EDT May 22 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories from selected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. THE GLOBE AND MAIL * Civic leaders are adding to a chorus of calls on Toronto Mayor Rob Ford to clear the air about allegations of drug use amid growing concern that the scandal has derailed council's ...
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Press Digest-canada-may 22
Wed May 22, 2013 5:46am EDT May 22 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories from selected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. THE GLOBE AND MAIL * Civic leaders are adding to a chorus of calls on Toronto Mayor Rob Ford to clear the air about allegations of drug use amid growing concern that the scandal has derailed council's ...
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Press Digest-canada-may 22
Wed May 22, 2013 5:46am EDT May 22 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories from selected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. THE GLOBE AND MAIL * Civic leaders are adding to a chorus of calls on Toronto Mayor Rob Ford to clear the air about allegations of drug use amid growing concern that the scandal has derailed council's ...
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Press Digest-canada-may 22
Wed May 22, 2013 5:46am EDT May 22 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories from selected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. THE GLOBE AND MAIL * Civic leaders are adding to a chorus of calls on Toronto Mayor Rob Ford to clear the air about allegations of drug use amid growing concern that the scandal has derailed council's ...
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Press Digest-canada-may 22
Wed May 22, 2013 5:46am EDT May 22 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories from selected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. THE GLOBE AND MAIL * Civic leaders are adding to a chorus of calls on Toronto Mayor Rob Ford to clear the air about allegations of drug use amid growing concern that the scandal has derailed council's ...
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How the weather info that storm chasers use can keep you safe
Some of the technology used by storm chasers is freely available to the public, and it can help you stay safe in severe weather conditions. (Gene ...
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What is Tornado Alley
U.S. President Barack Obama made a disaster declaration for Oklahoma on Tuesday after the state was hit by a powerful tornado that killed a reported 24 people in the town of ...
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Photos $4.179M West Vancouver timber frame home
This five bedroom, 4.5 bathroom timber frame home at 1963 28th St. in West Vancouver's Upper Dundarave neighbourhood was built using 100-year-old wood reclaimed from historic buildings. It boasts 6,411 sq ft of living space, vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, a nanny suite and studio/office space, and landscaped, wooded ...
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Families want RCMP to do more to treat PTSD
Krista Bouchard was married to a Mountie for 13 years - a quirky, funny, chatty guy she'd met on a blind date.Thirty-year-old Martin Bouchard was an RCMP officer in Manitoba and had a French accent and plenty of friends.But three years into the marriage, Krista Bouchard started noticing symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder, apparently related to her husband's posting in ...
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Europe Needs Big Reforms Bank of Canadas Carney
Europe could face a decade of stagnation unless it makes big reforms and should heed the lessons of Japan, Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney said on Tuesday as he highlighted Japan's bold moves to bolster growth.In his final speech as Canadian central bank chief before taking over the Bank of England on July 1, Carney said Europe's recessionary economy is being held back by fiscal ...
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Stanley Cup Stories Confident Sens ready for Penguins
Goalie Craig Anderson has given the Ottawa Senators plenty of confidence heading into Game 4 against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night. (Chris ...
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Toronto mayor Rob Ford avoids questions about video purporting to show him smoking crack cocaine
Toronto mayor Rob Ford in happier times, waving the pan american flag during the Closing Ceremony of the XVI Pan American Games at the Omnilife Stadium on October 30, 2011 in Guadalajara, Mexico. (Dennis Grombkowski/AFP/Getty ...
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Mike Trout hits for cycle drives in 5 L.A. Angels rout Seattle Mariners
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Aaron Harang (39) is lifted in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Angels during a baseball game Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Anaheim. (AP Photo/Alex ...
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Bruins depth crushing Rangers
Boston Bruins winger Daniel Paille celebrates his game-winning goal against the New York Rangers Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden. (Frank Granklin ...
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Sharks squeeze out win to square series
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Joe Thornton set the tone for the San Jose Sharks with a dominant first period. After that, the Sharks did their best to hang on and tie up their playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings. Thornton set up Brent Burns' first-period goal and Logan Couture added a power-play goal early in the second to give the Sharks just enough offense to beat the Kings 2-1 Tuesday ...
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Canada's Battle of the Museums?
Canada is set to have two air and space museums as the long-established Canada Aviation Museum expands its interests into the realm of space, and changes its name to one which seems to directly challenge another aviation museum, but closer examination suggests something else.
Canada has a rich and distinguished history in aviation, it was one of the leading countries in developing the then ambiguous and dangerous aviation industry and contributed in giving the world such iconic planes as the famous De Havilland range of aircraft, and played a major role in the development of aircraft through the Second World War and into the 1960’s. Read more
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