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Three men charged with first-degree murder in Ont. death of Alberta man

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Three men are facing murder charges in the death of a 27-year-old man from Alberta in a shooting last year in Oakville, Ont.
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Calgary’s Suzette Mayr on short list for US$150,000 Carol Shields Prize for Fiction

Calgary’s Suzette Mayr on short list for US$150,000 Carol Shields Prize for Fiction

TORONTO — Calgary author Suzette Mayr has been shortlisted for the inaugural Carol Shields Prize for Fiction. The US$150,000 award celebrates excellence in fiction by women and non-binary writers in Canada and the United States.
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Canadians spending on travel and services but cutting back on restaurants, goods: RBC

Canadians spending on travel and services but cutting back on restaurants, goods: RBC

TORONTO — Canadians are continuing to spend on holidays and non-essential services, but are cutting back on restaurants and goods, according to the findings in a new report from Royal Bank of Canada.
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High-risk people should get next COVID-19 boosters this spring: Ontario's top doctor

High-risk people should get next COVID-19 boosters this spring: Ontario's top doctor

TORONTO — Ontario's chief medical officer of health says people who are at greater risk of severe COVID-19 infection should get their next vaccine booster shot this spring. Dr.
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Hall of Famer Darren Flutie to join Tiger-Cats Wall of Honour

Hall of Famer Darren Flutie to join Tiger-Cats Wall of Honour

HAMILTON — CFL Hall of Fame receiver Darren Flutie will be added to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats Wall of Honour at Tim Hortons Field on Aug. 17, the team announced Thursday.
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MacDonell scores twice to lead Steelheads past Battalion 4-1

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Angus MacDonell had two goals to power the Mississauga Steelheads past the North Bay Battalion 4-1 in Ontario Hockey League playoff action Wednesday night.
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US beats Japan 7-1 to open women’s world hockey championship

BRAMPTON, Ontario (AP) — Alex Carpenter scored twice and the United States beat Japan 7-1 on Wednesday to open group play in the women’s world hockey championship.
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Canada women defeat Switzerland 4-0 in opening game at world hockey championship

Canada women defeat Switzerland 4-0 in opening game at world hockey championship

BRAMPTON, Ont. — It was career goal No. 67 for Natalie Spooner in Canadian colours, but her first as a mom. The 32-year-old forward, who gave birth to son Rory on Dec.
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Pop singer Danny Fernandes accused of taking thousands from aspiring musicians: CBC

Pop singer Danny Fernandes accused of taking thousands from aspiring musicians: CBC

TORONTO — A lawyer for Canadian pop star Danny Fernandes says the singer is confident he will be able to rebuild his career after the CBC published an investigation that alleged he took thousands of dollars from aspiring musicians.
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United States downs Japan 7-1 in Day 1 of women's world hockey championship

United States downs Japan 7-1 in Day 1 of women's world hockey championship

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Alex Carpenter scored twice and added an assist to lead the United States past Japan 7-1 on Wednesday in the first day of play at the women's world hockey championship. Hilary Knight had a goal and two assists for the U.S.
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