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3 hrs ago | CBC News

Chatter about crack allegations amid Ford's radio silence

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, seen speaking with members of the media on Friday, has said allegations that there is a video that appears to show him smoking crack cocaine are 'ridiculous.' Toronto Mayor Rob Ford won't be taking calls on his weekly radio show this afternoon, though his absence from the airwaves isn't silencing the discussion about a ... (more)

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7 hrs ago | CBC News

Book seller Sarah McNally: Hipster writes her own business rule book

When 28-year-old Sarah McNally opened her bookstore in Manhattan, The New York Times called her the 'Defiant Newcomer,' but her unique approach to the business is paying off.

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11 hrs ago | CBC News

Beautiful Victoria Day weekend ahead

The annual fireworks extravaganza at Ashbridge's Bay on Monday night will be mark the close of the holiday weekend.

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14 hrs ago | AVHerald

Jazz DH8A near Toronto on May 11th 2013, dual hydraulic problems

A Jazz de Havilland Dash 8-100, registration C-FABN performing flight QK-7892 from Columbus,OH to Toronto,ON with 34 people on board, was enroute when the crew received a #2 hydraulic caution and activated the stand by pump.

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Sat May 18, 2013

The Toronto Star

Rob Ford crack scandal: Mayor's defender, his brother Doug, breaks silence

Councillor Doug Ford broke his uncharacteristic silence Saturday to comment on reports of a video that seems to show Mayor Rob Ford smoking crack cocaine.

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The Guelph Mercury

Federal financial agency ignores dollar limit on hospitality spending

A federal agency that ensures banks and other financial institutions follow the rules has itself broken the rules on hospitality spending.

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Edmonton Journal

Sen. Pamela Wallin, target of expense audit, latest to leave Conservative caucus

Senator Pamela Wallin, chair of the National Security and Defence committee, adjusts her glasses at the start of a meeting, Monday February 11, 2013 in Ottawa.

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The Toronto Star

Tim Bosma: The painful search for a missing man

Sitting in Tim Bosma's packed living room at 9:30 a.m. on May 14, Det.-Sgt. Matt Kavanagh came to update the missing man's family and friends on the investigation into his disappearance.

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CBC News

Should genetic testing for cancer be available to all Canadians?

The revelation that Hollywood celebrity Angelina Jolie had a double mastectomy as a preventative measure against cancer stoked heated discussion this week, but one prominent cancer researcher says it demonstrates the need to make genetic testing available to all Canadians.

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Related Topix: Genetics, Medicine, North America, Canada, World News, Health, Breast Cancer

The Windsor Star

Train delayed as SIU investigates fatal accident in Chatham

A VIA Rail employee climbs aboard an F40 locomotive at the train station in Ottawa on Monday, December 3, 2012.

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Fri May 17, 2013

Fox News

Toronto mayor reportedly seen smoking 'crack cocaine'

A cellphone video purportedly depicting Toronto Mayor Rob Ford smoking crack cocaine is being shopped by a group of Somali men involved in the drug trade.

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CBC News

Delano Coombs shooting can be solved with DNA match, police say

Toronto police say they now have a description and DNA of the suspect involved in the murder of Brampton resident Delano Coombs.

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680News

Weekend road closures in Toronto

It's that time of the year again, when weekend events take over Toronto, leading to road closures across the city.

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680News

Timeline: Toronto mayor Rob Ford controversies

Mayor Rob Ford responds to comments by Coun. Adam Vaughan in council at city hall in Toronto on Nov.

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680News

Magnitude 5.2 quake hits near Ottawa, shakes Toronto

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 hit an Shawville, Quebec on Friday morning, according to Earthquakes Canada.

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The Globe and Mail

Is home ownership bad for employment? Maybe

When people own homes, is that bad for business? A new study suggests that, in the U.S., this may be true.

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Related Topix: Canada, Home, Mortgage, Personal Finance

CBC News

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford denies crack cocaine allegations

Two Toronto Star reporters and the editor of the U.S. website Gawker claim to have viewed a video that allegedly shows Mayor Rob Ford smoking what appears to be crack cocaine.

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CBC News

2 earthquakes felt in Ontario and Quebec

Earthquakes Canada reported the first event as a 5.1-magnitude quake 21 kilometres northeast of Shawville, Que.

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The Globe and Mail

Kiboshed Toronto casino Kathleen Wynne's best hope of restoring Liberal majority

Politics Insider is available exclusively to Globe Unlimited subscribers. It gives you a daily dose of political journalism you won't find anywhere else.

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Hamilton Mountain News

A jewelry-making gem in our midst

Stephanie King had no idea when she signed up for a jewelry-making course six years ago that the simple gesture would lead to a successful business involving her life-long love of coloured gemstones.

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