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Profiles of some people who have used rehabilitation facilities

Profiles of some people who have used rehabilitation facilities

POWELL RIVER, B.C. — There exists as much stigma about drug users as about the centres that treat their addictions.

Jury chosen for Alberta man accused of killing dad, daughter, woman, in 2015

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — The jury has been selected in the trial of an Alberta man accused of killing three people.
Simple Plan bassist skips European tour as he battles depression

Simple Plan bassist skips European tour as he battles depression

TORONTO — Simple Plan bassist David Desrosiers says he's taking a temporary leave from the pop-punk band as he fights depression.
Injured Giovinco back practising with TFC, could return for June 3 game

Injured Giovinco back practising with TFC, could return for June 3 game

TORONTO — Sebastian Giovinco is on pace to make a return to the Toronto FC lineup next week. The star striker, who suffered a strained quadriceps muscle against Minnesota United on May 13, practised the last two days with Toronto.

Fish plant burns to the ground on island in northern New Brunswick

MISCOU , N.B. — A fish plant on a small New Brunswick island has been destroyed by fire — yet another blow to a community hit by a major ice storm this winter and suspected tornadoes last week. Workers inside the Miscou, N.B.
Hungry Newfoundland moose destroys Maple Leaf tulip display: 'A giant salad bar'

Hungry Newfoundland moose destroys Maple Leaf tulip display: 'A giant salad bar'

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — In a clash of Canadian icons, a hungry Newfoundland moose destroyed a Maple Leaf tulip display planted to mark Canada 150 celebrations.

Videotron seeks review of CRTC ruling to stop offering unlimited music service

TORONTO — Videotron wants Canada's telecom watchdog to review its decision that requires the company to stop offering its unlimited music service by mid-July, saying it will otherwise suffer irreparable harm.

Large fire at Toronto recycling plant sends smoke over parts of city

TORONTO — A large and stubborn blaze that broke out at a recycling facility near Toronto's waterfront early Thursday sent a haze of smoke wafting over parts of the city as firefighters worked for hours to put out the flames.

Modernization of payment systems long overdue amid rapid changes: BoC official

The country's payments infrastructure is long overdue for an update to ensure financial system stability amid the rapid advance of new technologies and the risks that accompany them, a senior Bank of Canada official said Thursday.
Q&A: Jerry Seinfeld on Timbits, Trump, returning to Just for Laughs in Montreal

Q&A: Jerry Seinfeld on Timbits, Trump, returning to Just for Laughs in Montreal

TORONTO — The last time Jerry Seinfeld was at Montreal's Just for Laughs festival was in 1989 and audiences were just getting introduced to his motley crew of TV characters and their droll observations about everyday life in New York.
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