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Toronto Argonauts sign two-time CFL all-star linebacker Bear Woods

Toronto Argonauts sign two-time CFL all-star linebacker Bear Woods

TORONTO — Two-time CFL all-star linebacker Bear Woods signed with the Toronto Argonauts on Wednesday night after being released by the Montreal Alouettes earlier in training camp. Woods, a six-foot, 245-pound, native of Macclenny, Fla.

Ex-bankers share allegations of shady bank sales practices with federal MPs

OTTAWA — Parliamentarians listened Wednesday to allegations that workers at Canada's big banks face pressure to hit unreachable sales goals, coax clients into raising their credit-card limits and offer mortgages beyond what customers can reasonably a
Trudeau urged to press Suu Kyi for Muslim minority rights in Myanmar

Trudeau urged to press Suu Kyi for Muslim minority rights in Myanmar

OTTAWA — The meeting Wednesday had the look of a feel-good visit between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and honorary Canadian citizen Aung San Suu Kyi, the civilian leader of Myanmar, also known as Burma.
Three Greens make history at B.C. legislature swearing-in ceremony

Three Greens make history at B.C. legislature swearing-in ceremony

VICTORIA — Three Green party members made history Wednesday when they were sworn in as members of British Columbia's legislature. The trio have set a record for the largest number of Greens elected to a legislature in Canada.

Trial begins for ex-Mountie accused of sexually assaulting civilian employee

VANCOUVER — A retired RCMP inspector sexually assaulted a woman inside a locked washroom at police headquarters in British Columbia, a Crown attorney said at the opening of a provincial court trial on Wednesday.

Person hit by falling glass after window knocked out of downtown Toronto building

TORONTO — Police say one person has been injured after glass fell from a building in downtown Toronto. It happened around 7 p.m. Wednesday in the area of King Street and Yonge Street.
Flames president Brian Burke says Calgary behind the times on arenas, stadiums

Flames president Brian Burke says Calgary behind the times on arenas, stadiums

CALGARY — Flames president of hockey operations Brian Burke says taxpayers in other Canadian cities recognize the need for new arenas and stadiums, so why not in Calgary? The long-time NHL executive addressed the Canadian Club of Calgary on Wednesday

Trailblazing B.C. politician Grace McCarthy remembered as inspiring builder

VANCOUVER — Former British Columbia politician Grace McCarthy has been remembered as a champion of a province she loved, but it was kindness that set her apart in a remarkable career that paved a path for women in politics and business.
B.C. legislature returns June 22, stage set for confidence vote on Liberals

B.C. legislature returns June 22, stage set for confidence vote on Liberals

VICTORIA — Politicians have been called back to the British Columbia legislature on June 22, setting the stage for a showdown between the ruling Liberals and two opposition parties that want to defeat them.
Cosby's accuser stands by her story under cross-examination

Cosby's accuser stands by her story under cross-examination

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