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Explosive fire in Winnipeg

Explosive fire in Winnipeg

Thick, black smoke and flames spewed late Monday from a Winnipeg warehouse that holds highly explosive fuel used for car racing.
Nanaimo man leaves $500,000 to VIU

Nanaimo man leaves $500,000 to VIU

Vancouver Island University's bursary program received a $500,000 gift from the estate of a local resident, the school has announced. "If you are educated, you are free," read a quote attributed to the late Stanislaw Radzik, who passed away Aug.
Millions missing in tax money owed to Ottawa

Millions missing in tax money owed to Ottawa

The Canada Revenue Agency has uncovered millions of dollars worth of missing taxes by doing a simple credit check that the banks have been using for years.
Embattled Ontario premier wins 85 per cent leadership endorsement from party

Embattled Ontario premier wins 85 per cent leadership endorsement from party

Ontario's Liberals are backing embattled Premier Dalton McGuinty's leadership, despite disappointing electoral results and a looming battle with former union allies who are furious over new legislation to freeze wages.
Home sweet home for the Bluenose II

Home sweet home for the Bluenose II

Onlookers clapped and small boats sounded their horns as the newly restored Bluenose II made its historic relaunch as a light drizzle gave way to a Nova Scotia sunrise early Saturday morning.
Motorcyclist killed by truck

Motorcyclist killed by truck

A 24-year-old motorcyclist has died after colliding with a large commercial truck that was pulling into a driveway in Abbotsford. Const. Ian MacDonald says the rider suffered critical injuries when he was thrown from his bike Saturday.
Oilers owner apologizes

Oilers owner apologizes

Daryl Katz, who threatened to move team to Seattle, tells fans he's sorry
Construction boss: We rigged contracts and paid a 2.5 per cent cut to the Mafia

Construction boss: We rigged contracts and paid a 2.5 per cent cut to the Mafia

Quebec inquiry told that system drove up cost of public works
Captors considered selling boy: document

Captors considered selling boy: document

A 16-year-old boy was sleeping on the streets of Halifax when he awoke to find himself in a van and was taken to a home where two men kept him captive and sexually assaulted him earlier this month, the RCMP say in court documents.
Teen can remain anonymous in cyber-bullying suit

Teen can remain anonymous in cyber-bullying suit

A teenage girl allegedly defamed on a bogus Facebook page can proceed with a lawsuit without revealing her name, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled Thursday.