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CORNWALL, Ont. — An eastern Ontario man has been found guilty of nine counts of animal cruelty under the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act following an investigation into two dogs confined to a small building.

TORONTO — Any suspect charged in the fatal shooting of a 33-year-old pregnant woman last year will also be charged in the death of her baby, who was delivered prematurely, Toronto police said Tuesday.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators added another piece for their playoff push, picking up speedy winger Viktor Stalberg from the Carolina Hurricanes for a third round pick on Tuesday afternoon.

TORONTO — American comedy star Dave Chappelle will present at the Canadian Screen Awards later this month. The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television says he'll present the Icon Award to the homegrown comedy brand Just for Laughs.

CALGARY — TransCanada Corp. has suspended a $15-billion lawsuit against the United States regarding its Keystone XL project following signals by U.S. President Donald Trump that he will likely approve the pipeline.

A record number of people have helped shape the 2017 budget.

TORONTO — A man convicted of killing his wife at a second trial has been granted bail while he appeals. While releasing someone convicted of such a serious crime is unusual, Ontario's top court said Roger Short deserves his freedom for now.

VANCOUVER — Former Vancouver Olympics CEO John Furlong received a standing ovation at a University of British Columbia fundraiser Tuesday while a handful of protesters gathered outside to draw attention to abuse allegations against him.

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — A New Brunswick senior has pleaded guilty to running down a man after he was captured on video racing through a parking lot and striking a pedestrian, sending him flying through the air. Saint John Police Force Sgt.

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Quebec golfer Judy Darling Evans and club maker Robert (Bob) Vokey are headed into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame. Darling Evans will be inducted under the player category while Vokey will be inducted as a builder.