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Ontario's police watchdog investigating death of 28-year-old woman arrested in Barrie

Ontario's police watchdog investigating death of 28-year-old woman arrested in Barrie

BARRIE, Ont. — Ontario's police watchdog is investigating the death of a woman who passed out while officers were taking her to jail.
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Power, Cozens lead Canada to 5-3 win over Finland at hockey worlds

Power, Cozens lead Canada to 5-3 win over Finland at hockey worlds

PRAGUE, Czechia — Owen Power had a goal and two assists as defending champion Canada remained undefeated at the world hockey championship with a 5-3 win over Finland Saturday.
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Residents forced out of Fort McMurray neighbourhoods due to fire cleared to return

Residents forced out of Fort McMurray neighbourhoods due to fire cleared to return

Residents of Fort McMurray, Alta., forced to flee their homes earlier this week due to an encroaching wildfire got the green light to head home on Saturday when the municipality governing the oilsands hub lifted all evacuation orders.
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Richard Gere on draft dodgers, activism and why 'Oh Canada' was not shot in Canada

Richard Gere on draft dodgers, activism and why 'Oh Canada' was not shot in Canada

CANNES, FRANCE — Richard Gere says he contemplated coming to Canada to avoid being sent to the Vietnam War.
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Passenger rail service suspended between Montreal and NYC after CN-Amtrak deal

Passenger rail service suspended between Montreal and NYC after CN-Amtrak deal

MONTREAL — No passenger trains are set to run between Montreal and New York City for the next six weeks due to maintenance work after Amtrak struck a deal with Canadian National Railway Co.
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Arthur Irving celebrated at memorial service in Saint John, N.B.

Arthur Irving celebrated at memorial service in Saint John, N.B.

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — A service celebrating the life of Arthur L. Irving was held Saturday at the late Irving Oil businessman's home in Saint John, N.B. Irving, the second-born son of New Brunswick industrialist K.C.
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Man, 27, dies in alleged stabbing in Montreal, police say

MONTREAL — Police say a 27-year-old man was killed early Saturday morning in Montreal's Southwest borough. Officers say emergency services responded to a call at around 4:50 a.m.
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Canadian women's 3x3 hoops team advances to quarterfinals at Olympic qualifier

Canadian women's 3x3 hoops team advances to quarterfinals at Olympic qualifier

DEBRECEN, Hungary — The Canadian women's 3x3 basketball team is off to the quarterfinals at an Olympic qualifying tournament after defeating Czechia 17-10 on Saturday.
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Officials seize around $500,000 worth of elvers from Toronto's Pearson airport

Officials seize around $500,000 worth of elvers from Toronto's Pearson airport

TORONTO — A major seizure of baby eels at Toronto's Pearson International Airport that federal officials say were destined for shipment overseas are estimated to be worth between $400,000 and $500,000.
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General manager Ross Atkins preaches patience as Toronto Blue Jays struggle

General manager Ross Atkins preaches patience as Toronto Blue Jays struggle

TORONTO — Ross Atkins isn't happy with the Blue Jays record, but he wants fans to know that there's a sense of urgency in Toronto's clubhouse that might not be apparent to people outside the organization.
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