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Man charged in slaying of store clerk in Montreal was rebuffed by victim: Crown

MONTREAL — Less than a week after being rebuffed by a girl he'd asked out, the man on trial in her slaying returned to a Montreal big box store and fatally stabbed her 14 times in April 2016, the Crown argued Friday.

Calgary man charged with impaired driving in death of his own daughter

CALGARY — A Calgary man has been charged with impaired driving in the death of his own daughter. Police say a man was driving with two teens in a Jeep Liberty last October when the SUV spun into a median and rolled across lanes of traffic.
Lady Gaga discusses battles with chronic pain, plans to 'take a rest'

Lady Gaga discusses battles with chronic pain, plans to 'take a rest'

TORONTO — Lady Gaga says she's planning to take a break from performing to focus on her health as she struggles to overcome chronic body pain.
Two arrested after sailboat arrives in Nova Scotia carrying suspected cocaine

Two arrested after sailboat arrives in Nova Scotia carrying suspected cocaine

HALIFAX — Two men are facing drug charges after more than 250 kilograms of suspected cocaine was found hidden on a sailboat, which arrived in Nova Scotia from the Caribbean as darkness fell Sunday night.
Celebrity great white shark signals he's still off Nova Scotia coast

Celebrity great white shark signals he's still off Nova Scotia coast

HALIFAX — Hilton, a celebrity shark whose travels have captivated Nova Scotians, has extended his summer vacation off the province's coast.

Five things to know about the Avro Arrow fighter jet program

TORONTO — Five things to know about the much vaunted but secretive Avro Arrow fighter jet program that was scrapped in 1959: — The CF-105, known as the Avro Arrow, was a globally leading-edge interceptor aircraft designed and built by Avro Canada in
'Secret' Avro Arrow test model found in Lake Ontario for the first time

'Secret' Avro Arrow test model found in Lake Ontario for the first time

TORONTO — A somewhat beaten-up test model used in the development of Canada's much vaunted but secretive Avro Arrow fighter jet has been found covered in zebra mussels upside down on the bottom of Lake Ontario, expedition leaders announced Friday.
Genetic-based tests help doctors tailor treatment for kids with brain tumours

Genetic-based tests help doctors tailor treatment for kids with brain tumours

TORONTO — At eight years old, Julia Van Damme was like most other kids her age — going to school, playing sports and goofing around with her younger sister and older brother.
Labour market posts ninth-straight monthly gain as jobless rate dips to 6.2%

Labour market posts ninth-straight monthly gain as jobless rate dips to 6.2%

OTTAWA — The labour market expanded for a ninth-consecutive month to register its longest job-creating streak since before the financial crisis nine years ago, Statistics Canada said Friday.
Details about Ontario's plan to sell and distribute pot once it's legalized

Details about Ontario's plan to sell and distribute pot once it's legalized

TORONTO — The federal government has told provinces to devise their own systems for the sale, distribution and usage of marijuana when it becomes legal next summer. On Friday, Ontario outlined its plan.
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