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Three teens charged in connection to multiple stabbing in Ajax, Ont.

AJAX, Ont. — Durham Regional Police say three teens from the region are facing charges after a fight in which multiple people were stabbed.

Police search for suspect: Piece of concrete thrown at Winnipeg transit driver

WINNIPEG — Police are searching for a suspect who threw a large piece of concrete at a Winnipeg transit driver and hit him in the head. The driver was not badly hurt. Police say a man got on the bus at the St.

Man from Kingston, Ont., charged in alleged sex assaults dating back to 1981

KINGSTON, Ont. — A 51-year-old man from Kingston, Ont. is facing multiple charges in alleged sexual assaults dating back to 1981. Kingston police say they began investigating the allegations in March of this year.
Elderly woman who pushed 79-year-old man won't be charged in his death:RCMP

Elderly woman who pushed 79-year-old man won't be charged in his death:RCMP

HALIFAX — The Mounties have decided against laying charges in the Nova Scotia nursing home death of a 79-year-old man who was pushed by a female resident, fell down and smashed his head on the floor. Gordon Birchell died on Oct.

Women-only spa's 'no male genitals' rule ignites transgender debate

TORONTO — Controversy over a female-only spa's "no male genitals" policy has reignited debate over the rights of transgender people to access traditionally gender-exclusive spaces, even as the federal government pushes stronger protections prohibitin

Chiefs of Treaty 7 First Nations named marshals of Stampede parade

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampede will have not one but seven parade marshals this year. Chiefs of the Treaty 7 First Nations in southern Alberta have been chosen to ride at the head of the parade on July 7.

CN to spend $500 million in technology with eye on driverless truck threat

MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway says it will spend $500 million over the next five years on technology to improve its safety, efficiency and competitive edge, partly in response to the potential threat posed by driverless trucks.

Two officers charged in connection with alleged 2011 incident: OPP

ORILLIA, Ont. — The Ontario Provincial Police says two of its officers are facing criminal charges in relation to an alleged incident that took place more than six years ago.

Highlights of TSB report on whale-watching capsizing off British Columbia

VANCOUVER — Key findings of the Transportation Safety Board on causes and contributing factors in the capsizing of the Leviathan II, along with some recommendations made by the board: — Conditions were favourable for the formation of breaking waves a

Alberta Christian school worried school division could ban Bible verses

CAMROSE, Alta. — A Christian school southeast of Edmonton says it fears the school division is moving to censor what parts of the Bible can be taught.
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