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Toronto police officers shoot and kill bear in east-end residential area

Toronto police shot and killed a bear as it roamed through a residential area of the city late Friday night.
Impaired driving, trade and flooding: how federal politics touched us this week

Impaired driving, trade and flooding: how federal politics touched us this week

OTTAWA — Parliament Hill seemed downright cosy this week as the surrounding areas shivered through days of wet basements and home-destroying floods.

St. Catharines man, 54, killed in car-motorcycle collision

ST. CATHERINES, Ont. — Niagara Regional Police are investigating a fatal collision in St. Catharines. Investigators say a 54-year-old St. Catharines man died late Friday morning after his motorcycle collided with a car that turned in front of him.

U2 gives love to Vancouver as Irish rockers kick off world tour

VANCOUVER — U2 treated Vancouver like a homecoming as the Irish rock band kicked off a world tour celebrating the 30-year anniversary of its beloved "Joshua Tree" album.

Toronto police E-T-F members shoot bear in northeast residential area

Toronto police shot and killed a bear as it roamed through a residential area of the city late Friday night.

No winning ticket for Friday night's $28 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $28 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw. That means the jackpot for the next draw on May 19 will grow to approximately $37 million. The Canadian Press
Biagini and four relievers combine on seven-hit shutout as Jays top Mariners 4-0

Biagini and four relievers combine on seven-hit shutout as Jays top Mariners 4-0

TORONTO — If Joe Biagini keeps it up, he may just become a full-time member of the Toronto Blue Jays' rotation.
Quebec floods: situation stabilizing but water levels slow to drop

Quebec floods: situation stabilizing but water levels slow to drop

MONTREAL — The situation in flood-stricken Quebec appeared to improve slightly on Friday as the provincial government reported a drop in water levels in some areas and downgraded a forecast for weekend rain.

Petawawa soldier cleared of sex assault, drunkenness charges

OTTAWA — A Canadian Forces corporal charged with sexual assault and drunkenness has been found not guilty on both counts by a military court. Cpl.

Crown says DNA evidence flawed but Mark Grant guilty of killing Candace Derksen

WINNIPEG — The retrial of a man accused of second-degree murder in the death of a Winnipeg girl more than three decades ago has wrapped up with a surprising admission from the prosecution.
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