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Canadian Natural Resources CEO confident KXL pipeline will be built

CALGARY — The CEO of one the biggest crude oil producers in Canada says he's confident that the Keystone XL pipeline will be built despite doubts related to lower oil prices and regulatory obstacles.
Major League Soccer rolls out video review this weekend -- on certain plays

Major League Soccer rolls out video review this weekend -- on certain plays

TORONTO — First in the standings, Toronto FC will also be one of the first MLS teams to experience video review this weekend. Toronto's game at D.C. United and FC Dallas' match in Philadelphia, both 7 p.m.
Q&A: Wesley Snipes on how 'Blade' films influenced his debut novel 'Talon of God

Q&A: Wesley Snipes on how 'Blade' films influenced his debut novel 'Talon of God

TORONTO — The final film in the "Blade" trilogy debuted more than a decade ago, but series star Wesley Snipes wouldn't rule out a return to the superhero franchise. "When Marvel is ready, I will be ready," Snipes said from Los Angeles.

Police searching for man who allegedly stole $1 million in romance scam

Toronto police are hunting for an alleged romance scammer accused of swindling three women out of over $1 million U.S. in just six months.
'Social ABCs' program aims to give autistic children their voice: researchers

'Social ABCs' program aims to give autistic children their voice: researchers

TORONTO — Alex Munro and his mom Jenn Potenza swoosh down a slide side-by-side, the six-year-old grinning at her with delight and chattering non-stop as the pair dash from one part of the brightly coloured playground to the next.

OSPCA investigating after 3 cat heads found in field in eastern Ontario

FRANKFORD, Ont. — Ontario's animal welfare organization says it is investigating after three severed cat heads were discovered in an open field over the past month.
Former Quebec cabinet minister Jacques Daoust dead at 69

Former Quebec cabinet minister Jacques Daoust dead at 69

MONTREAL — Former Quebec Liberal cabinet minister Jacques Daoust, who quit politics because of controversy surrounding his alleged role in a government agency's sale of Rona Inc. shares to a U.S. company, has died. He was 69.

Retired navy sailor charged with sex assault, mistreating subordinate

A retired Canadian sailor has been charged with sexual assault and mistreating a subordinate.

Mexico's disproportionate share of auto investment, jobs seen as key NAFTA issue

OTTAWA — The auto sector rates nary a mention in the published list of U.S. objectives for the renegotiation of NAFTA.

Young songwriters in focus with new competition launched by SOCAN Foundation

TORONTO — Aspiring young Canadian songwriters are being offered a chance to get their work on the radar of the music industry and win some cash along the way.
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