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Halifax native Marc Djokic wins $125,000 Prix Goyer classical music award

MONTREAL — Halifax native Marc Djokic has won the $125,000 Prix Goyer classical music award for a collaborative emerging talent.

Hydro One sending crews to help restore power to Florida after Irma

Hydro One is sending crews to Florida in an effort to support the millions of people left without power in the wake of hurricane Irma.

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Cyclist caught on video weaving through traffic charged with careless driving

Toronto police say a cyclist who was caught on video weaving through traffic and running a red light has been charged with careless driving. Investigators say the incident happened back in June.
Louis C.K. on 'I Love You, Daddy' and scandal-plagued figures like Woody Allen

Louis C.K. on 'I Love You, Daddy' and scandal-plagued figures like Woody Allen

TORONTO — Comedy star Louis C.K. says the seed for his controversial new film, "I Love You, Daddy," began with a Woody Allen-type character and the fascination with "people that have these scandalous things." C.K.

Annual pace of housing starts in Canada sped up in August compared with July

OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in August increased compared with July.
Federal government sends team to determine how Canada can help hurricane victims

Federal government sends team to determine how Canada can help hurricane victims

TORONTO — The Canadian government is sending a team to the Caribbean to determine what help Canada can provide to victims of hurricane Irma. Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says the assessment team is headed for Antigua.
Adjournment expected as trial starts for aides to Ontario ex-premier McGuinty

Adjournment expected as trial starts for aides to Ontario ex-premier McGuinty

TORONTO — A trial of two former top political aides in the Ontario premier's office is slated to begin in Toronto today. David Livingston and Laura Miller are charged with breach of trust, mischief and unlawful use of a computer.
Marijuana consumers, advocates critical of Ontario's plan to sell legal pot

Marijuana consumers, advocates critical of Ontario's plan to sell legal pot

TORONTO — Clients and advocates of storefront dispensaries say buying marijuana exclusively from stores regulated by Ontario's provincial government will mean fewer options for medicinal users, little progress on eliminating the black market, and wor

Centerra reaches settlement deal in long-running dispute with Kyrgyz Republic

TORONTO — Centerra Gold Inc. (TSX:CG) has reached a settlement in its long-running dispute with the government of the Kyrgyz Republic.
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