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Radiohead 'appalled' by staying of charges in fatal stage collapse case

Radiohead 'appalled' by staying of charges in fatal stage collapse case

The members of Radiohead say they are "appalled" that charges stemming from a fatal concert stage collapse in Toronto in 2012 were stayed.

Supreme Court restores extradition orders in B.C. 'honour killing' case

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has cleared the path for extradition of two B.C. residents to India to face murder charges in the so-called honour killing of a young woman.
French-born defender Chris Mavinga making mark in Toronto FC defence

French-born defender Chris Mavinga making mark in Toronto FC defence

TORONTO — Just 26, Chris Mavinga's soccer journey has already taken him from France to England, Belgium, Russia and now Canada.

Saskatchewan latest province to help protect boys from cancer with HPV vaccine

REGINA — Saskatchewan has become the latest province to offer a free vaccine to help protect boys from some types of cancer. The province says that starting this school year about 7,500 Grade 6 boys will be eligible to receive the HPV vaccine.
'Super Size Me 2' doc looks at fast food chicken, 'healthy' marketing

'Super Size Me 2' doc looks at fast food chicken, 'healthy' marketing

TORONTO — In the 13 years since releasing his Oscar-nominated McDonald's-diet documentary "Super Size Me," Morgan Spurlock hasn't taken his eyes off the fast food industry.

The concept of full employment, and what it means for wages, explained

The unemployment rate ticked down to a nine year low of 6.2 per cent in August, approaching what economists refer to as "full employment.
Newfoundland students get bottled water after well near cemetery raises concerns

Newfoundland students get bottled water after well near cemetery raises concerns

MOBILE, N.L. — Students in Newfoundland are drinking bottled water amid concerns about how close their high school's well is to an adjacent graveyard. They attend Mobile Central High School, about a 40-minute drive south of St. John's.

Ontario cabinet minister Brad Duguid not seeking re-election next year

TORONTO — Ontario's Economic Development Minister, Brad Duguid, won't be running again in the provincial election next year.

Thunder Bay, Ont., police chief to stand trial as early as December, lawyer says

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — The police chief of Thunder Bay, Ont., is now expected to stand trial on charges of breach of trust and attempting to obstruct justice as early as December. Chief J.P.
PM balances welcoming message to newcomers with emphasis on immigration rules

PM balances welcoming message to newcomers with emphasis on immigration rules

KELOWNA, B.C. — Justin Trudeau says there's nothing inconsistent about touting Canada as a welcoming country that embraces immigrants and refugees while simultaneously trying to head off another wave of irregular arrivals.
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