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Bloc pension demands at odds with Liberal political strategy, economic plans

Bloc pension demands at odds with Liberal political strategy, economic plans

OTTAWA — The government has just weeks to decide if it will meet the $16-billion demand from the Bloc Québécois to stave off an election for a few more months, but the stipulation may be at odds with the political and fiscal plans of the Liberals.
Man killed in Toronto east end stabbing: police

Man killed in Toronto east end stabbing: police

TORONTO — Toronto police say a stabbing in the city's east end Saturday night has left one person dead. Police say they responded to a report of a stabbing near Brimley Road and McNicoll Avenue in Scarborough around 6:45 p.m.

OHL roundup: DeAngelis helps Wolves whip Greyhounds 6-3

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. — Nick DeAngelis scored twice and added an assist to help the visiting Sudbury Wolves defeat the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds 6-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Saturday night.
Canada announces $10 million for humanitarian assistance in Lebanon

Canada announces $10 million for humanitarian assistance in Lebanon

OTTAWA — Canada is contributing $10 million for humanitarian assistance for civilians in Lebanon amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

Dane Myers drives in career-best 5 RBIs as the Marlins beat slumping Blue Jays 8-1

TORONTO (AP) — Dane Myers hit a three-run homer and finished with a career-high five RBIs, Griffin Conine had three hits and an RBI and the Miami Marlins claimed a series against Toronto for the first time since 2009 with an 8-1 victory over the Blue
Myers drives in five runs, Marlins limit Blue Jays to four hits in 8-1 romp

Myers drives in five runs, Marlins limit Blue Jays to four hits in 8-1 romp

TORONTO — A forgettable Saturday afternoon for the Toronto Blue Jays provided a moment Nathan Lukes will always remember. The Blue Jays left-fielder hit his first career big-league homer in an 8-1 loss to the Miami Marlins.
Bob Geldof hopes Live Aid musical inspires younger generation to take action

Bob Geldof hopes Live Aid musical inspires younger generation to take action

TORONTO — Bob Geldof doesn't think Live Aid — or a global benefit concert of its size — could have the same impact today that it once did, but he hopes a new musical attached to his name might inspire younger people to take his lead in making a diffe
LGBTQ minister Pascale St-Onge to make history with parental leave

LGBTQ minister Pascale St-Onge to make history with parental leave

OTTAWA — Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge is set to make history by becoming the first openly lesbian cabinet minister to take parental leave when her wife gives birth in the coming weeks.
First Nations, Inuit and Metis leaders say work lays ahead on road to reconciliation

First Nations, Inuit and Metis leaders say work lays ahead on road to reconciliation

OTTAWA — The Liberal party of today is not quite the same as the one elected in 2015 promising to foster new paths and nation-to-nation relationships with Indigenous Peoples, the leaders of the three national Indigenous organizations said as they loo
'This is the spot': Police focus on combating auto theft, violent carjackings in GTA

'This is the spot': Police focus on combating auto theft, violent carjackings in GTA

TORONTO — Scott Cresswell was behind the wheel of an unmarked white police truck as he drove across the Greater Toronto Area looking for compounds that might be used to hide stolen vehicles.
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