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Aunt says suspect had previously been to firepit where girl's remains were found

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — An aunt of Derek Saretzky's has testified that contrary to what he told police, he had previously been to the site where the remains of a little girl he is accused of killing were found in a firepit.

Montreal mayor condemns U.S. withdrawal from climate change pact

Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre has described U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate agreement as "nonsense.
Funeral planned for Canadian killed fighting ISIL: mother

Funeral planned for Canadian killed fighting ISIL: mother

The mother of a Canadian killed while secretly fighting Islamic State militants in Syria says she's relieved she'll finally be able to lay her son to rest months after his death. Tina Martino says a funeral will be held at St.
Netflix tests choose-your-own-adventure TV shows for kids

Netflix tests choose-your-own-adventure TV shows for kids

TORONTO — Netflix is taking a page from a retro children's book format to experiment with interactive programming.

12-year-old boy dies in farm accident in southwestern Ontario

PERTH EAST, Ont. — Police say a 12-year-old boy has died in a farming accident in a barn in southwestern Ontario. Ontario provincial police say they responded to a call around 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Township of Perth East, near London, Ont.
Tim Hortons president changing job, Restaurant Brands CEO assumes responsibility

Tim Hortons president changing job, Restaurant Brands CEO assumes responsibility

TORONTO — The parent company of Tim Hortons says the brand's president is moving to a new position and Restaurant Brands International CEO Daniel Schwartz will take over his responsibilities.

2026 Winter Games will cost Calgary $4.6 billion: bid exploration committee

CALGARY — The price tag for Calgary to host the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games will be about $4.6 billion, according to a bid exploration committee.
Emotional Braidwood offers condolences to Hague family in video statement

Emotional Braidwood offers condolences to Hague family in video statement

EDMONTON — Boxer Adam Braidwood fought back tears in a video statement where he offered condolences to the family of Tim Hague, who died after losing to the former CFL player in a heavyweight boxing match on Friday night.
India's SpiceJet to buy up to 50 additional Bombardier Q400 turboprop planes

India's SpiceJet to buy up to 50 additional Bombardier Q400 turboprop planes

TORONTO — SpiceJet could buy up to 50 additional Q400 planes from Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) under a letter of intent signed at the Paris Air Show.
Senate defeats motion to separate infrastructure bank from budget bill

Senate defeats motion to separate infrastructure bank from budget bill

OTTAWA — The Senate won't be splitting the Trudeau government's budget bill to hive off the portion dealing with creation of a new infrastructure bank.
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