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Supreme Court clears way for lawsuit by mine protesters in Guatemala

OTTAWA — Another roadblock has been lifted for seven protesters hurt outside a Guatemalan mine who want to pursue a lawsuit in British Columbia against a company registered in the province.

Urban rodeo to go ahead in Montreal after opponents drop legal challenge

MONTREAL — A controversial urban rodeo will go ahead in Montreal after the withdrawal of a legal challenge aimed at stopping the event.

Oshawa, Ont., woman charged in 5 alleged assaults on Muslims over 2 days

OSHAWA, Ont. — A 47-year-old Toronto-area woman is facing multiple assault charges after allegedly targeting Muslims on three occasions.

Judge denies bail for man accused of killing indigenous woman in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — A man accused of killing an indigenous woman whose body was found in a farmer's field has been denied bail.

Child killer denied full parole over refusal to take responsibility for actions

An Ontario woman serving a life sentence for the murder of an eight-year-old boy has once again been denied full parole after authorities found she continued to deflect responsibility for her actions.

Man used dating site to meet women to defraud, Toronto police allege

TORONTO — Police say a Toronto-area man wasn't looking for love when he was on a popular online dating site.
The Tony bump: Win or lose, 'Come From Away' can expect boost from award nods

The Tony bump: Win or lose, 'Come From Away' can expect boost from award nods

TORONTO — Bob Martin knows the benefits of the Tony bump.

Rotting humpback whale removed from N.L. cove, buried at waste site

OUTER COVE, N.L. — Residents of a small eastern Newfoundland town are breathing a little easier after the rotting remains of a massive humpback whale were finally removed from their shoreline.

Annual pace of housing construction slips more than expected last month

OTTAWA — The annual pace of Canadian housing construction slipped more than expected last month as builders in Ontario broke ground on fewer new homes following changes in the province's real estate rules. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.

Toronto Zoo reaches tentative deal with striking workers

TORONTO — Canada's largest zoo has reached a tentative agreement with more than 400 workers who went on strike last month, forcing the closure of the popular attraction.
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