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Bear spray, stun gun used in alleged road rage incident in Ontario

BARRIE, Ont. — An Ontario police force is looking for help finding a man they allege used bear spray and a stun gun in a case of road rage.

Police looking for 'sweet-smelling' suspect in Barrie, Ont., perfume theft

BARRIE, Ont. — Police in Barrie, Ont., say they're looking for a "sweet-smelling" suspect in a break-and-enter investigation. They say someone broke into a drug store late Wednesday night and made off with numerous boxes of perfume.
Children's books explore restoration amidst tragedy of Halifax Explosion

Children's books explore restoration amidst tragedy of Halifax Explosion

HALIFAX — A fresh generation of children's books is finding the grace notes in Halifax's worst moment — a massive explosion that levelled much of the city 100 years ago but inspired acts of kindness that still resonate.
Angelina Jolie on her Cambodian epic and the power of family

Angelina Jolie on her Cambodian epic and the power of family

TORONTO — Angelina Jolie arrives for an interview with the familiar harried air of a parent who has just barely managed to withdraw from her children, all six of whom she's left having breakfast upstairs in their Toronto hotel suite.
Downie's 'best case scenario,' secret Bee Gees love: Moments from new Hip doc

Downie's 'best case scenario,' secret Bee Gees love: Moments from new Hip doc

TORONTO — A frank discussion about the "best case scenario" for Gord Downie after his brain cancer diagnosis and the singer's struggle to live up to expectations as the Tragically Hip mounted last summer's farewell tour are among the most powerful mo
Sears defined pension plan 'slap' a reminder that savings should be diversified

Sears defined pension plan 'slap' a reminder that savings should be diversified

Sue Earl, a 38-year Sears Canada employee, was shocked when she found out she would only initially receive 81 per cent of the value of her pension as part of the company's insolvency process. The 64-year-old from Cobourg, Ont.
One of the greatest Arctic legends: Undersea wreck to unlock secrets of Franklin

One of the greatest Arctic legends: Undersea wreck to unlock secrets of Franklin

GJOA HAVEN , Nunavut — A tiny dot of fuschia bobs livid against the deep blue Arctic sea at a GPS point known only to selected researchers and the few local hunters who guard it.
Margaret Atwood on growing prominence in Trump era

Margaret Atwood on growing prominence in Trump era

TORONTO — Margaret Atwood isn't celebrating the idea that the election of U.S. President Donald Trump has added a new level of resonance to her work.
Ottawa urged to hold huge public education campaign about pot's risks for youth

Ottawa urged to hold huge public education campaign about pot's risks for youth

OTTAWA — Youth health experts are warning the federal government that its push to legalize recreational cannabis should be accompanied by extensive public-education and prevention campaigns that spell out the serious risks of pot consumption on adole
Justin Trudeau will lead delegation to UN General Assembly opening next week

Justin Trudeau will lead delegation to UN General Assembly opening next week

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will address the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week, underscoring Canada's commitment to multilateralism as it vies for a coveted seat on the Security Council.
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