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Ontario man accused of flying to Atlanta to have sex with Georgia girl, 13

ATLANTA — The U.S. Department of Justice says a Canadian man has been charged after allegedly flying to Atlanta in an attempt to have sex with a 13-year-old Georgia girl he met on the internet.
Five stories in the news for today, Aug. 18

Five stories in the news for today, Aug. 18

Five stories in the news for Friday, Aug.
Prince of Wales winner Cool Catomine draws outside post for Breeders' Stakes

Prince of Wales winner Cool Catomine draws outside post for Breeders' Stakes

TORONTO — Cool Catomine will make his turf debut from the far outside in the $400,000 Breeders' Stakes. The Prince of Wales Stakes winner drew the No. 10 post Thursday for the 1 1/2-mile race.
Home runs by Smoak, Donaldson lift Blue Jays to 5-3 win over Rays

Home runs by Smoak, Donaldson lift Blue Jays to 5-3 win over Rays

TORONTO — "Get Right Witcha" by Migos was blasting in the Blue Jays clubhouse, with team attendants and players quickly packing up after a 10-game homestand so they could catch a flight to Chicago for a matinee game against the World Series champion
No Canadians reported among dead or injured in Spain terror attack: Global Affairs

No Canadians reported among dead or injured in Spain terror attack: Global Affairs

OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says there are no reports of Canadians among those killed and injured in a terror attack in Barcelona.
Alberta trade minister says NAFTA talks no threat to oil and gas industry

Alberta trade minister says NAFTA talks no threat to oil and gas industry

CALGARY — Alberta's minister of trade says Canada's oil and gas industry has little to worry about as wide-ranging North American trade negotiations get underway. Speaking Thursday after a conference of state governments in Tacoma, Wash.

Gusty winds threaten largest wildfires in B.C. as crews work to prevent spread

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — The weather forecast calls for a cold front, bringing gusty winds to British Columbia that could inflame wildfires that had been stabilized this week.

Ex-J.C. Penney executive tapped for CFO gig at Hudson's Bay Company

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay Company has tapped the former chief financial officer of another struggling retailer, J.C. Penney, to fill its vacancy. Edward Record will step into the executive role on Aug.

At least two Quebecers attended white supremacist rally in Charlottesville

OTTAWA — At least two Quebec men have been identified after they travelled south to participate in a white supremacist rally last week in Charlottesville, Va.
Some New Brunswick lobster fishermen park boats, concerned with low prices

Some New Brunswick lobster fishermen park boats, concerned with low prices

SHEDIAC, N.B. — Some lobster fishermen in eastern New Brunswick tied up their boats and remained onshore Thursday in a protest over the prices they're getting for lobster.
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