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Royal Bank to repay investors $21.8M for mistakenly charged investment fees

Royal Bank to repay investors $21.8M for mistakenly charged investment fees

TORONTO — The Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) has agreed to a deal with Ontario's securities watchdog to repay $21.8 million to clients who were mistakenly charged some investment fees.

Man charged with driving at double the legal limits for speed, blood alcohol

KINGSTON, Ont. — An eastern Ontario man is accused of driving at twice the speed limit with 2 1/2 times the legal limit of alcohol in his blood. Kingston, Ont.

Canada-based 'world's largest sleep study' seeks online volunteers

TORONTO — Brain scientists at a Canadian university are aiming to get a better handle on how sleep affects memory, problem solving, and other cognitive functions in what they are billing as the largest such study ever to be done.
Delay rejected in lawsuit challenging solitary confinement on charter grounds

Delay rejected in lawsuit challenging solitary confinement on charter grounds

VANCOUVER — A leading civil liberties group says a judge has denied a request to delay a lawsuit that challenges the use of indefinite solitary confinement in federal prisons.
Trump name to be dropped from Toronto hotel, condo tower under new deal

Trump name to be dropped from Toronto hotel, condo tower under new deal

Toronto's Trump International Hotel and Tower will soon no longer bear the Trump name, a change experts say is likely the result of the U.S. president alienating customers who disagree with his politics.

E. coli outbreak linked to flour appears over, but product recalls continue

The Public Health Agency of Canada has wound down its investigation into an outbreak of E. coli linked to flour produced by Ardent Mills after people across the country became ill.

7 sickened by salmonella related to raw frozen breaded chicken in 4 provinces

OTTAWA — The Public Health Agency of Canada says a salmonella outbreak in four provinces has left seven people ill.

Toronto doctor accused of sexual assault on patient during treatment

TORONTO — Police say a Toronto doctor has been charged after an alleged sexual assault on a patient. They say the complainant alleges she was sexually assaulted by the doctor during treatment. Investigators say Dr.
Toronto airport to host 150 live music shows to celebrate Canada 150

Toronto airport to host 150 live music shows to celebrate Canada 150

TORONTO — Travellers at Canada's busiest airport will get to enjoy live music this summer as part of the country's 150th birthday celebrations.

The Beer Store launches home delivery pilot project in 2 communities

TORONTO — Beer drinkers in two Ontario communities can now have their brew of choice brought straight to their door. The Beer Store announced Tuesday that home delivery is now available in Ottawa and the east Toronto area known as Scarborough.
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