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Parole board denies release to man who kidnapped girl from Calgary mall

Calgary radio station CHQR says it has learned that sex offender John Francis Dionne will be staying behind bars for at least another couple of years.
2 Canadians win Gairdner Awards for contributions to medical science

2 Canadians win Gairdner Awards for contributions to medical science

TORONTO — Two Canadian researchers are among the winners of this year's Gairdner Awards, which recognize some of the most significant medical discoveries made by scientists around the globe. Dr.
Seven stories in the news today, March 28

Seven stories in the news today, March 28

Seven stories in the news for Tuesday, March 28: ——— QUEBEC TO TABLE BUDGET TODAY Quebec Finance Minister Carlos Leitao will table the province's 2017-18 budget today and he says it will be one of "confidence and optimism.

Worker dies after Toronto construction site accident

TORONTO — A worker who was badly injured in an industrial accident in Toronto on Monday morning has died of his injuries. Police Const. Craig Brister says the man in his 40s was pinned by a panel at about 11:30 a.m.
DeMar DeRozan leads Raptors past Magic 131-112; Toronto wins sixth straight

DeMar DeRozan leads Raptors past Magic 131-112; Toronto wins sixth straight

TORONTO — Raptors head coach Dwane Casey didn't want to talk about Toronto's explosive offence. Every time it was brought up, he'd change the subject.

OHL Roundup: Otters down Sting for 3-0 lead in first-round playoff series

SARNIA, Ont. — The Erie Otters are a win away from the second round of the Ontario Hockey League playoffs.

Toronto-based mortgage lending firm Home Capital fires CEO Martin Reid

TORONTO — Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX: HCG) has terminated its president and CEO Martin K. Reid, effective immediately. The Toronto-based mortgage lender made the announcement after markets closed Monday.

Carroll misses second game in a row with sore back as Raptors host Magic

TORONTO — Raptors forward DeMarre Carroll will miss his second consecutive game tonight as Toronto hosts the Orlando Magic. Carroll has a sore back from a bad fall he took in Thursday's 101-84 win in Miami. P.J.

Alberta avalanche victims remembered by hospital colleagues in Boston

BOSTON — Two Americans killed in an avalanche in Alberta this month are being remembered as "young rising stars" by their colleagues at a prestigious Boston hospital.
Anderson's quiet perseverance as wife Nicholle battles cancer inspires Senators

Anderson's quiet perseverance as wife Nicholle battles cancer inspires Senators

OTTAWA — Craig Anderson's quiet perseverance has spoken volumes for the Ottawa Senators. The Senators' No. 1 goaltender has missed parts of the season to be with his wife Nicholle as she battles a rare form of throat cancer.
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