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Local May 25, 2013 1

Brian Jessel BMW Cabriolet Gala Event is on its way

The charity gala will be held June 15th and Colin James will be the headliner. Proceeds will benefit the Canadian Cancer Society. Tickets are on sale now.

Local May 25, 2013 3

March Against Monsanto draws hundreds

Hundreds took part in a March Against Monsanto through downtown Vancouver urging for mandatory labels on genetically modified organism foods.

Local May 25, 2013 4

Body found in burnt van in Vancouver

The body was discovered in the vehicle near Victoria Drive and East 12th after fire crews were called to put out the fire. No information on the victim or whether foul play is suspected.

National May 25, 2013 0

Hockey Canada bans bodychecking in peewee hockey

The board of directors has agreed to develop a bodychecking standard for coaching to be implemented in the 2014-15 hockey season. Only Saskatchewan voted against banning bodychecking.

National May 25, 2013 1

Quebec journalist in critical condition after car accident

Normand Lester — probably best known for his controversial collection of essays “The Black Book of English Canada” — slammed into a stopped vehicle at a red light at around 9:30 a.m.

National May 25, 2013 15

Newspaper reports Doug Ford sold hash in the 1980s

The newspaper cites numerous anonymous sources as part of its 18-month investigation into the Ford family. A lawyer representing Doug Ford, however, denies the allegations in the article.

World May 25, 2013 0

Both quick, long-term fixes in works for Wash. bridge, motorists told add 1 hour for travel

SEATTLE – The chairman of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board says the bridge collapse in Washington state is a wakeup call for the nation. Debbie Hersman says transportation officials need to study carefully the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River and learn from it. Investigators need to find out what happened in Washington

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World May 25, 2013 0

Suspected Maoist rebels attack convoy carrying members of India’s ruling party, killing 17

NEW DELHI – Suspected Maoist rebels set off a land mine and opened fire Saturday on a convoy of cars carrying local leaders and supporters of India’s ruling Congress party in eastern India, killing at least 17 people and wounding 24 others, police said. Senior police officer M. Gupta said the attack occurred in the

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World May 25, 2013 0

French soldier stabbed in throat outside Paris; unclear yet if any link to UK attack

PARIS – A French soldier was stabbed in the throat in a busy commercial district outside Paris on Saturday, and the government said it was trying to determine if there were any links with the bloody killing of a British soldier by suspected Islamic extremists. French President Francois Hollande said the identity of the attacker,

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Business May 24, 2013 0

Health officials investigating complications with compounded drugs from Tennessee pharmacy

WASHINGTON – Government health officials are investigating cases involving patients who suffered complications after being injected with potentially contaminated medications made by a Tennessee specialty pharmacy. The Food and Drug Administration said Friday the problems involve seven patients who received steroid injections from Main Street Family Pharmacy, a compounding pharmacy in Newbern, Tenn. Tennessee health

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Business May 24, 2013 0

US orders for durable goods rise 3.3 per cent in April, helped by gain in business investment

WASHINGTON – U.S. orders for long-lasting manufactured goods rebounded in April, buoyed by more demand for aircraft and stronger business investment. The gains suggest economic growth may be holding steady this spring. Orders for durable goods, items expected to last at least three years, rose 3.3 per cent last month from March, the Commerce Department

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Business May 24, 2013 0

U.S. markets headed lower amid durable goods data, long weekend

TORONTO – North American markets were set to a lower open Friday amid better-than-expected durable goods data for April, and a long holiday weekend in the U.S. The Dow Jones industrial futures fell 46 points to 15,243, the Nasdaq futures drifted lower by 13.75 points to 2,978.50, while the S&P 500 futures index dipped 7.6

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Sports May 25, 2013 0

Stage is Set: Mooseheads and Winterhawks set to meet in Memorial Cup final

SASKATOON – The Halifax Mooseheads and Portland Winterhawks have been at the apex of the Canadian Hockey League all season, so it’s only fitting that the powerhouse clubs will meet in the MasterCard Memorial Cup final. The teams will play for the CHL title on Sunday in a showcase game that will feature not only

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Sports May 25, 2013 0

Hockey Canada bans bodychecking for peewee players across the country

CHARLOTTETOWN – Hockey Canada has voted to remove bodychecking from peewee hockey across the country. Spokesman André Brin says the motion passed today at a meeting in Charlottetown, with only Saskatchewan voting against banning bodychecking. Brin says the board of directors has agreed to develop a bodychecking standard for coaching to be implemented in the

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Sports May 25, 2013 0

Halifax goalie Zachary Fucale flies under the radar thanks to famous teammates

SASKATOON – It’s not hard to be overlooked as a player when your roster includes two of the top prospects for the NHL draft. Star forwards Nathan MacKinnon and Jonathan Drouin, ranked as the No. 2 and No. 3 North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting, have been the focus for the Halifax Mooseheads all

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Entertainment May 25, 2013 0

Filmmaker, actor Tyler Perry donates $100K to help student athletes in Ohio schools

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Filmmaker and actor Tyler Perry has surprised middle school students in Ohio by showing up at a musical concert and donating $100,000 to help student athletes in the city’s South-Western schools. The Columbus Dispatch (http://bit.ly/13Qe0uR ) reports that Perry was drawn to Finland Middle School on Friday after seeing a TV report

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Entertainment May 24, 2013 0

Rolling Stones get satisfaction from long association with Canada

TORONTO – The Rolling Stones have a global reputation as one of the greatest rock bands of all time, but the particularly long-standing relationship the group has maintained with Canada has been one of mutual satisfaction. Since the day when Canada kickstarted the band’s first major North American tour, the country has played a prominent

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Entertainment May 24, 2013 0

Snooki meets ‘Jersey Shore’ nemesis NJ Gov Chris Christie, laments ‘he just doesn’t like us’

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. – New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was never a fan of MTV’s “Jersey Shore,” saying it unfairly cast the state in a negative light. So when Nicole Polizzi, otherwise known as Snooki, got to meet the governor Friday and shake his hand, their exchange was a bit awkward. Christie and “Jersey Shore”

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