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CIBC to buy Chicago-based wealth management firm for up to US$200 million

TORONTO — CIBC has agreed to pay up to US$200 million in stock and cash to acquire Geneva Advisors, a private wealth management firm headquartered in Chicago.

Teen charged with assault for allegedly hurling slice of pizza at bystander

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — An 18-year-old Newfoundland man is facing an assault charge for allegedly hurling a slice of pizza at a bystander. Police say a property owner in St. John's was near Thorburn Road at about 6:30 p.m.

Selfie-seeking siblings rescued from Scarborough Bluffs: police

TORONTO — Police say two siblings had to be rescued from the Scarborough Bluffs in east Toronto after they got stuck while trying to take a selfie. They say firefighters were called Sunday evening to help a brother and sister in their 20s.

Massive heart of whale that washed ashore in N.L. now on display in Toronto

TORONTO — The 202-kilogram heart of a whale that washed ashore in Newfoundland is now on display at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto.
Crafty Christians apply paint, stickers, stencils and clip art to their Bible

Crafty Christians apply paint, stickers, stencils and clip art to their Bible

TORONTO — When mixed-media artist Marjolaine Walker is feeling creative, she reaches for her pens, paints, stamps and clip art. Then she grabs her Bible — and fills it with decorative flourishes.
Eating disorder experts warn Netflix film 'To the Bone' could be a trigger

Eating disorder experts warn Netflix film 'To the Bone' could be a trigger

TORONTO — It's been nine years since Hope Virgo battled anorexia in hospital in Bristol, England, and in that time she's avoided watching anything depicting the eating disorder that nearly stopped her heart.

N.B. teenager facing charges related to accident that kills two, injures three

CARAQUET, N.B. — A teenager is facing charges after two people were killed and three others injured in a three-vehicle collision in northeastern New Brunswick. RCMP say the crash happened around 9 p.m.

Pedestrian killed by GO train as police investigate shots fired report

Toronto police say a pedestrian was struck and killed by a GO train just east of the Guildwood station Sunday night. They say it happened around 9:40 p.m. just as officers were responding to a report of shots being fired in the same area.

Five stories in the news for today, July 10

Five stories in the news for Monday, July 10 ——— MORE EVACUATIONS AS B.C. WILDFIRES WORSEN The wildfire situation in the B.C interior is still escalating.
More wildfires, evacuations expected in B.C. with forecasted hot, windy weather

More wildfires, evacuations expected in B.C. with forecasted hot, windy weather

KAMLOOPS, B.C.
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