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Canadian brides-to-be scramble after bridal retailer files for bankruptcy

Canadian brides-to-be scramble after bridal retailer files for bankruptcy

TORONTO — Margaret Perdue started bawling when she heard on the radio that the bridal retailer responsible for her wedding gown had abruptly closed its doors. "This is how bridezillas are hatched," said the 33-year-old Toronto resident.

Former Ottawa school board chair acclaimed as New Brunswick NDP leader

FREDERICTON — A Fredericton-born tech entrepreneur who has spent much of her life in Ontario has been acclaimed leader of the New Brunswick NDP.
Key facts about retiring Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall

Key facts about retiring Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall announced Thursday he is retiring from politics after a decade in office. Here are a few key facts about the long-serving Saskatchewan politician: Age: 51 Hometown and riding: Swift Current, Sask.
Montreal to go ahead with plans to rename street, park named for Alexis Carrel

Montreal to go ahead with plans to rename street, park named for Alexis Carrel

MONTREAL — The City of Montreal is moving ahead with plans to strike eugenist Alexis Carrel's name from its map.
Police investigate as Coldplay fans turned away in Montreal, duped by fake tickets

Police investigate as Coldplay fans turned away in Montreal, duped by fake tickets

MONTREAL — Many Coldplay fans in Montreal hoping to catch their final show in the city Wednesday night were turned away, the victims of an apparent online fake ticket scam.
Mayweather-McGregor match to hit the big screen with live theatre broadcast

Mayweather-McGregor match to hit the big screen with live theatre broadcast

TORONTO — A much-hyped showdown between boxing champ Floyd Mayweather Jr. and UFC superstar Conor McGregor is getting the big screen treatment.

Ontario launches new online wait times tool; patients can compare hospitals

TORONTO — Ontarians can now use a new online tool to see wait times for certain surgeries and compare them at hospitals across the province.

SIU won't charge Niagara officer involved in arrest of teen who got concussion

TORONTO — Ontario's police watchdog says it won't lay charges against a Niagara regional police officer involved in the arrest of a teenager who suffered a concussion.

Woman charged for beating dog on Toronto subway in video posted to YouTube

TORONTO — A 37-year-old woman is facing animal cruelty charges in the beating of a dog on a Toronto subway last Friday. The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says it arrested the woman with the help of Toronto police.

School's out forever: How to avoid RESP penalties if your child quits university

TORONTO — Parents may dream of giving their children the best possible post-secondary education by setting up an RESP account, but if your son or daughter decides school is no longer in the cards, prepare for a big tax hit.
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