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Little scope for big, dramatic buys in Canada says Power Corp. CEO

Little scope for big, dramatic buys in Canada says Power Corp. CEO

TORONTO — Power Corp. of Canada co-CEO Paul Desmarais says there is little scope for "big, dramatic" acquisitions in the Canadian marketplace. Desmarais says Power Corp.

Man, 20, charged in 'stink bomb' attack on Toronto subway

TORONTO — Police say they've charged a man who allegedly threw a "stink bomb" onto a Toronto subway train. Investigators say the device that was tossed onto a southbound train as it was departing St.

Nova Scotia election roundup

HALIFAX — (NSElxn) Nova Scotia's Liberals are continuing to take swipes at the Progressive Conservative platform, saying it raises questions around how the Tories will balance the books if they win the election on May 30.

3 London, Ont., men charged in counterfeit currency investigation

CAMPBELLFORD, Ont. — Provincial police say three men from London, Ont., are facing charges in a counterfeit currency investigation.
Vancouver aquarium treating emaciated sea lion shot at least twice in the face

Vancouver aquarium treating emaciated sea lion shot at least twice in the face

VANCOUVER — Animal rescuers at the Vancouver Aquarium's marine mammal centre say they're trying to save a California sea lion that was shot in the face.

Man who offered therapy, sex surrogacy denied psychotherapist accreditation

TORONTO — An Ontario man who worked as a sexual surrogate as well as a therapist has been denied certification as a psychotherapist after two regulatory bodies found there wasn't enough separation between his two practices.

Hungry for more, Toronto FC looks to extend franchise-record win streak

TORONTO — Riding a franchise-record five-game win streak, Toronto FC is greedy for more. Captain Michael Bradley hopes the beat goes on Saturday, when Toronto (6-1-4) hosts expansion Minnesota United (3-5-2) at BMO Field.

Man who hurt toddler in Alberta drive-by shooting sent back to jail for 2nd time

EDMONTON — A man who wounded a toddler in a drive-by shooting on an Alberta reserve has been sent back to jail for a second time since serving a portion of his sentence.
New Brunswick hires former American ambassador David Wilkins as softwood envoy

New Brunswick hires former American ambassador David Wilkins as softwood envoy

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government has appointed a former U.S. ambassador to Canada as the province's special envoy on the softwood trade dispute. David Wilkins served as ambassador to Canada from 2005 to 2009, when George W.

NDP calls for budget watchdog to examine Liberal cabinet hydro documents

TORONTO — The NDP is calling on Ontario's budget watchdog to examine how the Liberal government's hydro relief plan will affect consumers' bills, particularly in light of leaked cabinet documents suggesting large increases after an initial drop.
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