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Jury returns with several recommendations in drowning
(Saint John)-A jury has returned with several recommendations following a more than three day inquest looking into the death of a 17 year old Chinese student almost a year and a half ago.
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President’s Choice White Grape Juice recalled over undeclared sulphites
People with sensitivity to sulphites are being warned not to consume a certain brand of white grape juice sold by Loblaw Companies.
This after it was revealed that the 1.36-litre size of President’s Choice White Grape Juice contains sulphites which are not declared on the label.
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Newspaper reports Doug Ford sold hash in the 1980s
In the wake of the recent scandal surrounding Mayor Rob Ford, The Globe and Mail has come out with its own investigative report alleging Mayor Ford’s brother, Coun. Doug Ford, sold hashish in the 1980s.
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Stolen Malamute returned to owner
SAINT JOHN – There’s a happy ending to story you may have heard about earlier today on News 88.9.
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Quebec journalist and author in critical condition after car accident
MONTREAL – A longtime Quebec journalist is in critical condition after a car accident this morning in Montreal. Normand Lester — probably best known for his controversial collection of essays “The Black Book of English Canada” — slammed into a stopped vehicle at a red light at around 9:30 am. Police say the 67-year-old may
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Federal government looks to snag corporate sponsors for Ottawa events
OTTAWA – McDonald’s golden arches on Parliament Hill? Tim Horton’s billboards at the Governor General’s residence? Nothing quite so crass is in the works, but a cash-strapped federal agency is actively looking for corporate sponsors to fill gaping holes in its budget. The National Capital Commission is reviewing a proposal to bring in almost $4.5
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New frontiers, new risks: group gathers to discuss safety of space tourism
MONTREAL – Space-industry watchers expressed concern this week that the emerging space tourism sector is not being candid enough about the safety risks for travellers. They voiced some of those concerns during a conference of the International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety, which held three days of meetings in Montreal. Tommaso Sgobba, an
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Roman Polanski laments levelling of sexes as ‘idiotic’ at Cannes Film Festival
CANNES, France – Roman Polanski says the birth control pill has had a “masculinizing” effect on women. The director said the pill has “changed the place of women in our times,” while talking to reporters Saturday at the Cannes Film Festival. He was there to premiere his film “Venus in Fur,” adapted from the David
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Both quick, long-term fixes in works for Wash. bridge, motorists told add 1 hour for travel
SEATTLE – It’s going to take time to find both short- and long-term fixes for the bridge that collapsed on Interstate 5, Washington state officials said Saturday as federal inspectors scoured for clues that may impact bridge safety across the nation. First, the National Transportation and Safety Board must finish its inspection. Then debris will
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Suspected Maoist rebels attack convoy carrying members of India’s ruling party, killing 16
NEW DELHI – Police say suspected Maoist rebels attacked a convoy of cars carrying local leaders and supporters of India’s ruling Congress party in eastern India, killing at least 16 people and wounding 25 others. Senior police officer M. Gupta said suspected insurgents triggered a land mine blast and fired at the vehicles on Saturday
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Valeant shares soar amid report drug firm near $9B deal to buy Bausch and Lomb
MONTREAL – Valeant Pharmaceuticals shares hit an all-time high Friday amid reports that it is in talks to expand its eye-care business by buying Bausch and Lomb. The stock hit $90.17 before closing at $87.02, up $10.18 or 13.25 per cent Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg reported that
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Rio Tinto titanium subsidiary workers fear up to 400 jobs to be cut
MONTREAL – The weak demand and prices that prompted Rio Tinto’s titanium subsidiary to abandon a $4-billion expansion is now threatening hundreds of jobs at its Quebec plant. After meeting with company officials, the union representing workers at Rio Tinto Iron and Titanium said it fears between 230 and 400 jobs are at risk. “The
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Oil finishes week down 2% on concerns about global demand, Fed’s next move
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The price of oil fell two per cent this week as oil traders worried about global demand and shared the stock market’s concerns about possible changes to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s economic stimulus program. The loss Friday was just 10 cents, to US$94.15 a barrel. But four straight losses resulted in
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Bayern Munich beats Dortmund 2-1 in Champions League final on Robben’s late goal
LONDON – Arjen Robben scored in the 89th minute to give Bayern Munich a 2-1 win over German rival Borussia Dortmund on Saturday in the Champions League final, ending four years of frustration for his team in Europe’s biggest tournament. Robben ran onto Franck Ribery’s backheeled flick in the penalty area and sent the ball
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Stage is Set: Mooseheads and Winterhawks set to meet in Memorial Cup final
SASKATOON – The Halifax Mooseheads and Portland Winterhawks have been at the apex of the Canadian Hockey League all season, so it’s only fitting that the powerhouse clubs will meet in the MasterCard Memorial Cup final. The teams will play for the CHL title on Sunday in a showcase game that will feature not only
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Gay wins 100 at Adidas Grand Prix in New York; high jumper Vlasic victorious
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Tyson Gay accomplished all his goals at the Adidas Grand Prix: He won, put his body through the grind of rounds — and stayed injury-free. On a cold, rainy afternoon, the American-record holder eased to victory in the 100 metres, finishing in 10.02 seconds into a headwind Saturday. He appeared to
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Filmmaker, actor Tyler Perry donates $100K to help student athletes in Ohio schools
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Filmmaker and actor Tyler Perry has surprised middle school students in Ohio by showing up at a musical concert and donating $100,000 to help student athletes in the city’s South-Western schools. The Columbus Dispatch (http://bit.ly/13Qe0uR ) reports that Perry was drawn to Finland Middle School on Friday after seeing a TV report
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Rolling Stones get satisfaction from long association with Canada
TORONTO – The Rolling Stones have a global reputation as one of the greatest rock bands of all time, but the particularly long-standing relationship the group has maintained with Canada has been one of mutual satisfaction. Since the day when Canada kickstarted the band’s first major North American tour, the country has played a prominent
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Snooki meets ‘Jersey Shore’ nemesis NJ Gov Chris Christie, laments ‘he just doesn’t like us’
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. – New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was never a fan of MTV’s “Jersey Shore,” saying it unfairly cast the state in a negative light. So when Nicole Polizzi, otherwise known as Snooki, got to meet the governor Friday and shake his hand, their exchange was a bit awkward. Christie and “Jersey Shore”
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