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Ads tout job grants program that doesnt yet exist
The Harper government is spending hundreds of thousands of dollars advertising a program that does not yet exist. Prime-time ads began airing this week during NHL playoff games -- currently the priciest advertising real estate on the dial -- that tout a new federal Canada Jobs Grant for training workers. The trouble is, the freshly announced program is at present little more than a concept ...
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R.A. Dickey Blue Jays look to avoid sweep in New York
Yankee Stadium continues to be a source of disappointment for the Toronto Blue Jays. The New York Yankees can claim their second home sweep of Toronto this season Sunday when CC Sabathia squares off against R.A. Dickey. The Blue Jays came into the series winners of four in a row and seven of 10 after starting 10-21. But the Yankees have outscored Toronto 12-2 in winning the first two games of ...
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Harper chief of staff resigns amid Senate expense scandal
Nigel Wright, former chief of staff for Prime Minister Stephen Harper, appears as a witness at the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Nov. 2, 2010. (Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian ...
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Singer performs Star-Mangled Banner at hockey game in Canada
Halifax Mooseheads goaltender Zachary Fucale turns away a shot with the help of defenseman Austyn Hardie as Portland Winterhawks center Brendan Leipsic presses sduring the first period of a junior hockey Memorial Cup game Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Liam ...
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Six uncapped players named in squad to tour USA and Canada
Rory Best will captain a senior Ireland squad featuring six uncapped players for the summer tour of the USA and Canada.Connacht scrum half Kieran Marmion, Ulster and Ireland U20 centre Stuart Olding, Connacht full back Robbie Henshaw, Leinster tight head Jamie Hagan and Munster's openside Tommy O'Donnell and hooker, Mike Sherry are those in line to make their first cap on the tour.The ...
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Saudi airline eyes US Canada after 777 delivery
Saudi Arabia's national carrier is planning to launch services to Los Angeles and Toronto on the back of receiving a 777-300ER (Extended Range) aircraft from US plane maker ...
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Canada deports convicted terrorist after 26 years
A Palestinian man convicted of hijacking an airliner in Greece in 1968 has been deported from Canada 26 years after entering the country using an alias, the immigration minister said ...
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Three companies recall antipsychotic drug quetiapine Health Canada says
OTTAWA - Health Canada says three companies are voluntarily recalling all lots of the antipsychotic drug quetiapine. A Health Canada news release says it's due to potential contamination with the antibiotic product clindamycin during the manufacturing process. Health Canada says quetiapine is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in adult patients. Health Canada ...
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Giant pandas settle into new home at Toronto Zoo
The two giant pandas on a 10-year loan from China are living up to their rock-star status as they make their first public appearance in their new home at the Toronto Zoo on ...
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Transportation Safety Board of Canada deploys a team of investigators to the sinking of the FV Marie J
May 18, 2013 /CNW/ - The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) deploys a team to the Miramichi River, New Brunswick, to investigate the sinking of the F/V Marie J. The TSB will gather information and assess the occurrence. The TSB is an independent agency that investigates marine, pipeline, railway and aviation transportation occurrences. Its sole aim is the advancement of ...
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MLS Columbus 1 Toronto FC 0
Dominic Oduro scored in the 42nd minute Saturday and the Columbus Crew sent Toronto FC to a fourth straight loss, 1-0. The contest was scoreless until Oduro received an accurate pass from Federico Higuain and beat TFC defender Doneil Henry to find the net. The Crew broke a two-game winless streak with the result, improving to 4-4-3. The Reds, meanwhile, dropped to 1-6-4 and still had trouble ...
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Columbus Crew continue mastery over Toronto FC with win at BMO Field
Columbus Crew's Dominic Oduro, right, celebrates with Justin Meram after scoring as Toronto FC's Ryan Richter, left, looks on during first half MLS action in Toronto on Saturday, May 18, 2013. (Chris Young/THE CANADIAN ...
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Yankees 7 Blue Jays 2 Robinson Cano Homers Twice as Yankees Defeat Blue Jays
Hal Steinbrenner was at Yankee Stadium on Saturday morning, saying hello to players and fans before the ...
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Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation - MidDay lottery winning numbers
PICK-2: 7 8 PICK-3: 3 0 1 PICK-4: 1 9 7 0 ENCORE: 0254532 DAILY KENO 3, 4, 6, 12, 20, 29, 32, 39, 42, 43, 44, 53, 57, 58, 59, 60, 63, 66, 67, 69. SOURCE: OLG Winners For further information: OLG, ...
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Toronto FC falls flat against Crew
Columbus Crew's Dominic Oduro, right, celebrates with Justin Meram after scoring as Toronto FC's Ryan Richter, left, looks on during the first half Saturday. (Chris Young/Canadian ...
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Astronaut Chris Hadfield adjusts to earthling life
Canada's space ambassador, Chris Hadfield, is still readapting to life on this planet after spending 146 days in zero gravity as commander of the International Space Station. For now, though, he's taking his homecoming one step at a time. "Just learning to walk -- that's enough," Hadfield said of the "bizarre" experience of being back on Earth after five ...
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Toronto's historical hospital due for upgrade
Toronto East General Hospital is undergoing a massive redevelopment and expansion plan that aims to update the tired facility, which is one of the oldest in the city.
Toronto East General Hospital was opened in 1929 and has been in continual operation ever since, located at 825 Coxwell Avenue in the capital of Ontario, the hospital is a community teaching hospital and has a bed capacity of 470. It treated over 60,000 people in its emergency room last year and provided in-patient care to over 19,000 people. Read more
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