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Firefighters battling 5-alarm blaze that started in a noodle restaurant

TORONTO — Firefighters are battling a five-alarm fire that broke out in a Toronto noodle restaurant. Toronto police say no injuries are reported. They say three buildings are affected in the area east of the city's Kensington Market district.

U.S. trade commission to continue investigating Boeing case against Bombardier

MONTREAL — The U.S. International Trade Commission voted unanimously Friday for the government to continue its investigation into allegations by Boeing that Bombardier's CSeries jets are being unfairly subsidized.
Grandfather tells murder trial accused was having trouble with alcohol, drugs

Grandfather tells murder trial accused was having trouble with alcohol, drugs

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — The grandfather of a man accused of killing three people in southern Alberta says one of the victims was a close and longtime family friend. Terry Megli says his grandson, Derek Saretzky, had known Hanne Meketech for 25 years.

Ontario changes rules for approving public sector executive raises

TORONTO — The Ontario government is changing the way it approves pay increases for public sector executives, following some controversial raises.

Fraud cases against former SNC-Lavalin execs set to resume June 29

MONTREAL — Fraud cases resume later this month against several former SNC-Lavalin executives charged in relation to the company's contract to build a $1.3-billion Montreal hospital, nearly five years after charges were laid.

Ontario teacher facing charges arising from alleged sex assaults on students

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Peel regional police say they've laid additional sex-related charges against a Brampton, Ont., high school teacher.

Alberta dad accused of sexually abusing daughters several times over six years

EDMONTON — Alberta RCMP say three girls endured years of horrific sexual abuse and psychological imprisonment, allegedly at the hands of their father, before he was arrested and charged with 23 offences.
Jury hears Bill Cosby's apology for 2004 sexual encounter

Jury hears Bill Cosby's apology for 2004 sexual encounter

NORRISTOWN, Pa.
'Come From Away' superfans keep going back for musical's message of kindness

'Come From Away' superfans keep going back for musical's message of kindness

TORONTO — Viv Jean was initially wary of "Come From Away." The New Yorker grew up on the East Coast close to the Big Apple, so 9/11 is a sensitive subject. The prospect of a stage show inspired by the events of that tragic day raised eyebrows.

Ontario man jailed for illegally importing Cuban rock iguanas

FREDERICTON — An Ontario man has been sentenced in New Brunswick to three months in jail for illegally trafficking in threatened iguanas.
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