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Five stories in the news for Friday, June 2

Five stories in the news for Friday, June 2 ——— CANADA 'DEEPLY DISAPPOINTED' IN U.S. CLIMATE DECISION Canada's environment minister says the world will continue marching toward a greener future -- with or without the United States.
Retirees at GE plant in Canada see hope for health claims

Retirees at GE plant in Canada see hope for health claims

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — Marilyn Harding cries as she talks about her late husband and his death from pancreatic cancer five years after retiring from a three-decade career at the General Electric factory in her hometown.

OPP say two men face charges after months-long human trafficking probe

CALEDON, Ont. — Provincial police say two men from Toronto face human trafficking charges after an investigation by members of the Caledon detachment. Adrian Matthew Palmer, 22, and Austin Tyler Wells, 23, were arrested after a months-long probe.

Progressive Conservatives win Sault Ste. Marie provincial byelection

TORONTO — The Progressive Conservatives have won a provincial byelection in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., taking the seat away from the governing Liberals.
Gary Sanchez homers twice, Yankees rough up Marco Estrada in win over Blue Jays

Gary Sanchez homers twice, Yankees rough up Marco Estrada in win over Blue Jays

TORONTO — Marco Estrada left two specific pitches up in the zone and Gary Sanchez made him pay for both. The Yankees catcher has developed a habit of doing that to the Toronto right-hander.

'I think I dated a serial killer': Saskatchewan woman dated serial senior killer

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — A Saskatchewan woman who briefly dated Elizabeth Wettlaufer said she figured the woman was a bit off, but "I didn't know she was that far off.

Police searching for man missing after canoe capsizes in Georgian Bay

TOBERMORY, Ont. — Provincial police say a search is underway for a missing canoeist in Georgian Bay. They say the canoe capsized near the Grotto in the Tobermory, Ont., area.

Next man up: Short-handed Toronto FC takes aim at unbeaten record

Toronto FC will take aim at a franchise record on Saturday with yet another rejigged starting lineup.
Winery owners' arrest a warning for Canadians doing business in China: daughter

Winery owners' arrest a warning for Canadians doing business in China: daughter

OTTAWA — The daughter of two Canadian winery owners being held by Chinese authorities over an alleged customs valuation dispute says the case should serve as a warning for other Canadians hoping to do business in China.

Manitoba government pushing wage freeze bill through legislature as battle looms

WINNIPEG — Manitoba public-sector unions said Thursday they will file a court challenge against a proposed law that would freeze their members' wages for two years.
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