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Ex-Gitmo detainee praises Canada's deal with Omar Khadr as setting the bar

Ex-Gitmo detainee praises Canada's deal with Omar Khadr as setting the bar

TORONTO — A British man compensated by the U.K. government for his torture and years of detention at Guantanamo Bay expressed dismay on Tuesday at the public and political furor in Canada over Ottawa's settlement with Omar Khadr.

Friends mourn loss of N.B. fisherman who freed dozens of entangled whales

CAMPOBELLO ISLAND, N.B.
Search for rescue dog who bolted at airport ends after pup found

Search for rescue dog who bolted at airport ends after pup found

TORONTO — The new owner of a rescue dog that went missing after being let out of a crate at Canada's busiest airport said he's relieved his pet was found before any harm came to the animal.
Rosy pink: Mistakenly painted horse brings levity to B.C. wildfire fight

Rosy pink: Mistakenly painted horse brings levity to B.C. wildfire fight

LIKELY, B.C. — It's definitely a horse of a different colour. Pictures of Rosy, a white-and-brown mare mistakenly painted neon pink by a teen in the British Columbia Interior, are providing some welcome levity to residents dealing with wildfires.
Close call for Toronto FC fullback Steven Beitashour after on-field collision

Close call for Toronto FC fullback Steven Beitashour after on-field collision

TORONTO — Fullback Steven Beitashour dropped into the Toronto FC training centre Tuesday, his first visit since undergoing surgery for a damaged pancreas. The timeline for his return is uncertain at this stage.
'Schitt's Creek' star Daniel Levy to co-host CBC's 'Great Canadian Baking Show'

'Schitt's Creek' star Daniel Levy to co-host CBC's 'Great Canadian Baking Show'

TORONTO — "Schitt's Creek" star Daniel Levy will co-host CBC's much-anticipated series "The Great Canadian Baking Show.

Bank of Canada expected to raise its key rate for first time in nearly seven years

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is expected to raise its key interest rate target for the first time in nearly seven years on Wednesday following signs the economy is well on the road to recovery after the crash in oil prices.

Canadian Women's Hockey League moves Thunder from Brampton to Markham

MARKHAM, Ont. — The Thunder of the Canadian Women's Hockey League has relocated from Brampton to Markham, Ont. The CWHL announced Tuesday at a news conference the Thunder will play out of the Thornhill Community Centre.
Chris Colfer of 'Glee' fame finds fresh success as children's lit author

Chris Colfer of 'Glee' fame finds fresh success as children's lit author

TORONTO — As Chris Colfer turns the page on his hit children's book fantasy series, the former "Glee" star turned author is embarking on a new chapter and bringing his literary work to film.

Remains of long-missing Australian man found near Grand Forks, B.C.

BURNABY, B.C. — The remains of an Australian man have been found nearly seven years after he disappeared in southeastern British Columbia.
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