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Non-profit fears end of funding to recycle used fishing gear in Atlantic Canada

Non-profit fears end of funding to recycle used fishing gear in Atlantic Canada

HALIFAX — An environmental non-profit organization that helps recycle tonnes of used fishing gear at more than two dozen collection sites across Atlantic Canada warns it’s at risk of shutting down without continued government funding.
Auditor general's office fires two workers who made extra cash with federal contracts

Auditor general's office fires two workers who made extra cash with federal contracts

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has signalled that his Liberal government is rethinking how it evaluates and accepts proposals for work following the recent firing of two public servants who were making side money from federal contracts.

A capsule look at the U Sports men's hockey Final 8

A capsule look at the eight teams competing in the U Sports men's hockey Final 8 in Toronto. Teams are listed by seeding heading into the tournament. The tournament runs from Thursday to Sunday. 1.
UNB Reds look to seal perfect hockey season with University Cup title

UNB Reds look to seal perfect hockey season with University Cup title

TORONTO — Hockey championships follow Camaryn Baber and his family. His father Brad, helped his hometown Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds win the 1991-92 Ontario Hockey League title and the 1992-93 Memorial Cup.
Unseasonable warmth in Toronto as temperatures hit 20 C

Unseasonable warmth in Toronto as temperatures hit 20 C

Toronto basked in sunshine and spring-like temperatures on Wednesday, with many residents stepping out to enjoy the unseasonable warmth in parks and on patios, as the city saw near-record high temperatures.
Two more men charged in killing of pregnant woman, partner in Bowmanville, Ont.

Two more men charged in killing of pregnant woman, partner in Bowmanville, Ont.

BOWMANVILLE, Ont. — Two more men have been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of a pregnant woman and her partner in Bowmanville, Ont. Durham Regional Police say a 22-year-old Oshawa, Ont., man and a 37-year-old Ajax, Ont.
Cape Breton coal mine closed by roof falls allowed to resume year-round operations

Cape Breton coal mine closed by roof falls allowed to resume year-round operations

HALIFAX — A Cape Breton coal mine that had been ordered to cease operations after two roof falls last summer is being permitted to resume year-round production.
Toronto Maple Leafs sign forward McMann to two-year contract extension

Toronto Maple Leafs sign forward McMann to two-year contract extension

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed centre Bobby McMann to a two-year contract extension. The average annual value of the contract is US$1.35 million. McMann was set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.
Ford looking forward to returning to Blue Bombers following NFL tryout

Ford looking forward to returning to Blue Bombers following NFL tryout

Tyrell Ford can see coaching in his football future but is gladly hanging up his whistle for the next little while.
Man charged with first-degree murder after shooting in downtown Toronto

Man charged with first-degree murder after shooting in downtown Toronto

TORONTO — Police say a 23-year-old man has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder after a shooting in downtown Toronto that left two people dead and one injured.