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Calgary's mayor says controversy over a $500,000 public art installation has convinced him the city's art policy needs to change.

TORONTO — Chris Rowley's unusual journey to the major leagues culminated in a sharp debut and a standing ovation Saturday, as the rookie led the Toronto Blue Jays to a 7-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

TORONTO — Chris Rowley pitched 5 1/3 innings to win his major league debut, Jose Bautista scored two runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2 on Saturday.

TORONTO — Relatives of a Canadian pastor released this week after more than two years in a North Korean prison said Thursday he is "on his way home" and they are anxious to be reunited with him.

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — A Canadian pastor released from prison in North Korea this week is planning to attend a church service in Mississauga, Ont., on Sunday.

SHERBROOKE, Que. — Would-be asylum-seekers need to understand it isn't easy to get refugee status in Canada, Quebec's premier said Saturday.

SHERBROOKE, Que. — Would-be asylum-seekers need to understand it isn't easy to get refugee status in Canada, Quebec's premier said Saturday.

Toronto police say that after an officer bought an alleged shoplifter the clothes he was trying to steal for a job interview, the teenager got the job.

The lawyer for a Canadian man accused in a massive hack of Yahoo emails says his client will bypass the extradition hearing and go directly to the United States to face the charges. The hearing for Karim Baratov, 22, was scheduled for next month.

Calgary's mayor says controversy over a $500,000 public art installation has convinced him the city's art policy needs to change.