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Markham man charged in playground shooting that injured two young girls

Markham man charged in playground shooting that injured two young girls

TORONTO — A 21-year-old man from Markham, Ont., was charged with attempted murder a day after two young sisters were injured in a shooting at a Toronto playground, police said Saturday. Sheldon Eriya was arrested in nearby Pickering, Ont.
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Endangered B.C. killer whale believed dead, dropping population to 75

FRIDAY HARBOR, Wash. — Researchers say they believe another endangered orca has died off British Columbia's coast. The Center for Whale Research, based Friday Harbor, Wash., says a southern resident killer whale known as L92 is presumed dead.
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Privacy lawyer warns against victim blaming in recent sextortion scams

HALIFAX — A Canadian expert in privacy says he's concerned about victim blaming after recent reports of online "sextortion" scams in two Atlantic Canadian provinces.
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Canadian arts groups join call for release of Ukrainian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov

Canadian arts groups join call for release of Ukrainian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov

TORONTO — Two of Canada's top arts groups are calling on Russia to release an incarcerated Ukrainian filmmaker who has been on a hunger strike for 34 days demanding the release of Ukrainian prisoners in Russia.
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Amber Alert cancelled after seven-year-old girl is found safe in Quebec

A girl of about seven years of age who was briefly the subject of an Amber Alert was found safe and sound at a relative's house, Quebec provincial police said Saturday.
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Second murder charge filed against Wash. man in 1987 death of Victoria couple

Second murder charge filed against Wash. man in 1987 death of Victoria couple

SNOHOMISH, Wash. — A second murder charge has been filed against a Washington State man accused in the death of a Canadian couple 31 years ago.
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Another song and dance: Moncton realtor's sales video gains traction online

Another song and dance: Moncton realtor's sales video gains traction online

A New Brunswick realtor opted to think on his feet in a bid to sell a four-bedroom home near Moncton, dancing around the house to the 1980s classic "Take On Me" in a sales video that's gaining traction on Facebook "I've always had creative ideas when
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Lightning strike likely behind the death of 50 geese near Montreal: experts

CONTRECOEUR, Que. — A lightning strike is likely behind the death of some 50 geese that were found floating in a river northeast of Montreal, experts say.
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'It's daunting:' Family of paralyzed Broncos player preparing for next phase

'It's daunting:' Family of paralyzed Broncos player preparing for next phase

AIRDRIE, Alta. — The parents of a paralyzed Humboldt Broncos hockey player are preparing for the next phase of his recovery — his return home.
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Health Canada to enlist social media influencers to help vaping awareness

Health Canada to enlist social media influencers to help vaping awareness

OTTAWA — Wanted: social media celebrities to warn teens of the risks of vaping.
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