3 h. ago Blue Jays headed for deep trouble if long ball does not come to life

So many close games and one is left to wonder how realistically close the Blue Jays are from being legitimate contenders in a weak American League. Despite a flawed lineup, one that does not feature a traditional bat in the leadoff spot and an unconventional cleanup hitter, the Jays have managed to keep their heads […]

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6 h. ago Former Maple Leafs Gary Roberts, Alyn McCauley fondly recall Battle of Ontario

Fitting, the way it has worked out for Gary Roberts. The former Maple Leafs forward shares season tickets with three friends, and as such, each gets the first Leafs home game of the Stanley Cup playoffs every four years. It’s Roberts’ turn on Sunday. An instrumental performer for the Leafs in the Battle of Ontario […]

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10 h. ago Members of burned L.A. church carry cross through devastated neighbourhood

Pastor led 102-year-old Community United Methodist Church for barely six months when it burned to the ground in January wildfire

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18 h. ago HIV positive South African woman gets another chance at Canadian permanent residency

The immigration officer's failure to properly consider domestic abuse 'has the perverse effect of allowing spousal sponsorship within the immigration system to be used as a sword in a system meant to shield claimants from harm'

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26 h. ago Health Canada recalls Life Brand Melatonin, Riva Acetaminophen for dosage concerns

Canada’s federal health authority has issued a recall warning for two medications over incorrect dosing concerns. Health Canada issued a recall for Life Brand Timed Release Melatonin 10mg on Tuesday, warning in a news release the product is labelled with incorrect dosing instruction. The affected lot numbers are 4D3965YA2, 4F4495YA2, 4F44961B0, 4F44962LH, 4H49262LH and 5C47764ES. […]

Science

28 h. ago Neighbours recall troubles at home where fire raged, woman was hurt

A skull mailbox, burned e-bikes, scooters and shacks in the backyard remained in the rubble Friday of an east London home destroyed by fire one day prior. Surrounded by yellow tape, police cruisers, and fire investigators, the home at 1884 Avalon St. – near the intersection of Clarke Road and Dundas Street – was known […]

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30 h. ago Italian court upholds life sentence for parents of Pakistani woman killed by her family

ROME — An Italian appeals court Friday upheld life sentences for a Pakistani couple convicted of murdering their 18-year-old daughter in a so-called honour killing after she refused an arranged marriage. The case shocked many Italians and became a symbol of the brutal mistreatment of immigrant women who rebel against inflexible family rules. The appeals […]

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32 h. ago Woman killed after being struck by stray bullet waiting at Ontario bus stop

Hamilton Police said shots rang out on Thursday at around 7:30 p.m. near Upper James and South Bend Road.

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34 h. ago Woman dies from being hit by vehicle in Sherwood Park Mall parking lot

A 60-year-old woman died Thursday afternoon after a vehicle caught on a median and trying to get unstuck accelerated too quickly and hit her, according to Strathcona County RCMP.

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38 h. ago Three tourists among 4 killed after Italian cable car crashes to the ground near Naples

ROME — Three tourists were among four people who were killed when a cable car crashed south of Naples, an Italian official said Friday. A British woman and an Israeli woman were among the three foreign victims identified since the accident on Thursday, said Marco De Rosa, the spokesperson for the mayor of Vico Equense. […]

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38 h. ago Victims identified in fatal double shooting in Toronto’s Riverdale

Toronto police have released the identities of two young men who were the victims of a double fatal shooting in the city's Riverdale neighbourhood earlier this week.

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39 h. ago Woman, 60, fatally struck by vehicle at Sherwood Park Mall parking lot

Police say initial findings suggest the vehicle that struck the woman was caught on a median before the driver stepped hard on the gas, causing the vehicle to crash into the victim.

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40 h. ago Fans await new buyer as beloved London eatery listed for sale

A celebrated London breakfast spot in London’s Woodfield neighbourhood is hitting the market as its owner looks to retire after more than 15 years running the eatery. The Bag Lady, a breakfast and lunch restaurant at Pall Mall and Maitland streets known for its vintage vibe and eclectic charm, is up for sale along with […]

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52 h. ago Critique de «Le fil»: Daniel Auteuil livre un suspense troublant

Le film prend l'affiche le 18 avril.

Culture

55 h. ago 2 killed, 5 hurt in shooting at Florida State University: police

The 20-year-old gunman was the son of a sheriff’s deputy whose former service weapon was used in the shooting, Tallahassee authorities said.

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55 h. ago These wooden high chairs are recalled in Canada due to entrapment hazard

The VEVOR brand of wooden high chairs for babies and toddlers have been recalled due to an entrapment hazard and Canadians are urged to contact the company for refund.

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56 h. ago One person seriously injured in east London house fire: Police

A house fire Thursday afternoon in east London left one person with serious injuries and forced residents to vacate neighbouring homes, London police say. Emergency crews responded shortly after 3 p.m. to the fire in a home on Avalon Street, north of Clarke Road and Dundas Street, where paramedics took one person to hospital with […]

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56 h. ago Injured woman found on front lawn at house fire: Platoon chief

London firefighters found an injured woman outside a burning home when they arrived at a house fire in east London on Thursday afternoon, a platoon chief said. Emergency crews responded shortly after 3 p.m. to a “fully involved structure fire” at the home on Avalon Street, north of Clarke Road and Dundas Street, said Colin […]

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56 h. ago Raid ant, hornet spray recalled by Health Canada over leaky cans

The recall pertains to Raid Outdoor Ant Nest Destroyer 2 and Raid Max Wasp & Hornet Foam Bug Killer 2 due to their cans showing signs of leakage.

Science

57 h. ago Crown suggests murder suspect was out to kill escort when he turned his deadly intent to pretty passerby

The perceived snubbing by a beautiful woman turned murder suspect Michael Adenyi’s attention towards her, a prosecutor suggested Thursday. And Crown lawyer Carla MacPhail said Adenyi was heading out to rape and murder an escort when a confident and beautiful Vanessa Ladouceur passed him without noticing him. But Adenyi denied he killed Ladouceur out of […]

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