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TORONTO — In the 30 years since he last portrayed a suave thief turned private eye in the '80s TV drama "Remington Steele," Pierce Brosnan has been eyeing a return to the medium that helped chart his path to stardom.

TORONTO — A new report suggests nearly a third of Canadian patients might be undergoing testing that's not necessary to diagnose or treat their health conditions.

Six stories in the news for Thursday, April 6 ——— PM TRUDEAU IN THE U.S. AGAIN Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in New York City with a full agenda.

SAULT STE MARIE, Ont. — Jack Kopacka struck twice as the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds downed the visiting Owen Sound Attack 4-1 on Wednesday to open their Ontario Hockey League second-round playoff series.

OTTAWA — At least three provinces are making it clear they expect Ottawa to foot the bill for costs associated with its plan to legalize marijuana — an issue that will have significant impacts in their jurisdictions.

TORONTO — Sentry Investments says it will pay a penalty of $1.

TORONTO — The average selling price of all homes in the Greater Toronto Area skyrocketed last month, climbing 33.2 per cent from a year ago to $916,567.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index dragged Wednesday as bank and consumer staples stocks fell, while markets south of the border also finished lower with the release of the latest meeting minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Highlights from the news file for Wednesday, April 5 ——— FACTS OF SYRIAN ATTACK NEEDED, FREELAND SAYS: The facts behind the Syrian chemical weapons attack must be clearly established so those responsible can be held accountable, Foreign Affairs Minis

TORONTO — For the past six months, Harold Chizick and his wife have been trying to buy a bigger home in Toronto to accommodate their family of six, but none of the offers they have put in have succeeded.