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Gunshots are heard near Chad's presidential palace. Foreign minister says it's under control

Gunshots are heard near Chad's presidential palace. Foreign minister says it's under control

N’DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — Multiple gunshots were heard near the presidential palace in Chad's capital Wednesday evening, residents said, while the African country's foreign minister said soldiers were defending the president and the situation was under
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COLUMN: Romper Room host, magic mirror delighted local kids

COLUMN: Romper Room host, magic mirror delighted local kids

Lois Welsman had young viewers on the edge of their seats when show debuted on Barrie's CKVR in 1960
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Cabinet ministers say take Trump threats seriously, but don't overreact

Cabinet ministers say take Trump threats seriously, but don't overreact

OTTAWA — Canada should not overreact to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's comments about annexing Canada, but should still take them seriously, several federal cabinet ministers said Wednesday.
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Canadiens GM Hughes doesn't regret visiting prospect in Russia despite backlash

Canadiens GM Hughes doesn't regret visiting prospect in Russia despite backlash

BROSSARD, Que. — Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes says he doesn't regret visiting a prospect in Russia, despite facing widespread backlash amid the country’s ongoing war in Ukraine.
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Canadiens GM Hughes doesn't regret visiting prospect in Russia despite backlash

Canadiens GM Hughes doesn't regret visiting prospect in Russia despite backlash

BROSSARD, Que. — Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes says he doesn't regret visiting a prospect in Russia, despite facing widespread backlash amid the country’s ongoing war in Ukraine.
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Alliston man charged after $65K worth of stolen items recovered

Alliston man charged after $65K worth of stolen items recovered

Police looking to identify owners of stolen vehicles, tools, other items
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Tech stocks help lift S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stock markets mixed

Tech stocks help lift S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Strength in technology stocks helped lift Canada's main stock index on Wednesday, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 121.79 points at 25,051.68.
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Police appeal for information in Dec. 31 sudden death in New Tecumseth

Police appeal for information in Dec. 31 sudden death in New Tecumseth

No concern for public safety, police say
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Gunshots heard in the capital of Chad near the presidential compound

Gunshots heard in the capital of Chad near the presidential compound

N’DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — Multiple gunshots were heard near the presidential palace in the capital of the African nation of Chad on Wednesday evening, residents said, while one government minister reported that the situation was under control.
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Convicted Quebec murderer in men’s institution as request for women’s prison studied

Convicted Quebec murderer in men’s institution as request for women’s prison studied

MONTREAL — A Quebecer found guilty of murdering a woman and their two children is being held in a men’s federal institution while authorities assess the convict's request to be housed in a women’s prison. Mohamad Al Ballouz was sentenced Dec.
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