At least 11 bodies found in Ohio rapist's home
Authorities say they have confirmed a total of at least 11 victims whose remains were found in the Cleveland home of a sex offender.
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Mike Weir to be named to Order of Canada
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TD chief distances bank from greenhouse-gas report
The top boss at TD Bank Financial Group distanced his company Wednesday from a controversial report, funded by the bank, which estimates the economic cost of meeting federal government's greenhouse-gas reduction target for 2020.
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Bachman, Turner being sued by rest of Overdrive
Randy Bachman and Fred Turner fronted one of the hottest rock bands of the 1970s, selling millions of albums under the name Bachman-Turner Overdrive.
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House majority votes to repeal gun registry requirements
A long-running effort by the Conservatives to kill the long-gun registry has passed an important hurdle in the House of Commons, with a majority voting for the first time in 14 years to study a bill to repeal it.
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No breaks for teen killers, Rengel's parents say
Stefanie Rengel's parents say they would like tougher sentences for youthful killers, although no punishment would make up for the loss of their daughter.
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Rangers coach Tortorella fined, player suspended
New York Rangers forward Dane Byers was suspended one game for his role in a fight during the third period of Monday's game in Vancouver.
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Ex-NBA referee Donaghy released from jail
Disgraced former NBA referee Tim Donaghy was a free man Wednesday after serving most of a 15-month sentence in a gambling scandal.
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Accused in double murder didn't want marriage to end, court hears
A man accused of murdering his wife and another woman told court today he never stopped loving his wife.
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British soldiers' deaths raise questions about Afghan strategy
The killing of five British troops by a rogue Afghan policeman underlines concerns about training and discipline within the ranks and possible insurgent infiltration of a police force that the U.S.-led coalition hopes will be its ticket out of Afghanistan...
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Leafs, Raptors admit getting H1N1 shots
According to the Maple Leafs and Raptors, some players and staff have received the H1N1 vaccine, but both teams deny jumping the line for shots.
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OHL comes down hard on player after boarding incident
Erie Otters forward Michael Liambas had his junior hockey career ended on Wednesday by OHL commissioner Dave Branch.
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Markets close up as Fed pledges low rates
The Toronto stock market closed slightly higher, losing most of the day's gains in the final minutes of trading despite the U.S. Federal Reserve vowing to keep interest rates near zero for an extended period to encourage a fragile recovery.
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Raptors acknowledge getting H1N1 shots
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Raptors pre-game chat
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TTC ponders double-digit fare increase
The TTC is considering fare increases that would put the price a Metropass up to $126 a month from $109 and see cash fares jump to $3 from $2.75.
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Health official fired over Flames vaccine controversy
Alberta Health Services says it has fired a senior staff member over the Calgary Flames H1N1 flu vaccine controversy.
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Fed pledges to hold rates at record-low levels
With the recession apparently over, the U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday held a key interest rate at a record low and again pledged to keep it there for an "extended period" to foster the fragile economic recovery.
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Old foe Martinez stands between Yanks and 27th title
Andy Pettitte against Pedro Martinez, with the Yankees one win from ecstasy. Now that's a World Series matchup worth talking about.
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Swine flu deaths in Ontario rise to 37
Ontario's chief medical officer of health says the number of people who have died in the province after contracting swine flu has risen to 37.
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Randy Bachman in court battle with brother over BTO
Canadian rocker Randy Bachman is involved in a court fight with his brother over the rights to their iconic 1970s rock group's name Bachman-Turner Overdrive.
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Parole officers failed in alleged kidnapper's case: report
Corrections officials failed to properly supervise parolee Phillip Garrido and missed opportunities to discover the girl he allegedly kidnapped and held in his backyard for 18 years, a report summary released Wednesday said.
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New show has chef Gordon Ramsay teaching rookies
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has signed a deal with Fox in which he'll train people with no experience in the food industry.
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Markets up as Fed pledges low rates
North American stock markets were positive Wednesday afternoon after the U.S. Federal Reserve said it would leave rates at near zero "for an extended period" to encourage a fragile economic recovery.
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Italian judge convicts 23 Americans in CIA kidnapping
An Italian judge on Wednesday convicted 23 Americans in absentia of the 2003 kidnapping of an Egyptian cleric from a Milan street, in a landmark case involving the CIA's extraordinary rendition program in the war on terrorism.
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Alberta Health apologizes over Flames getting flu vaccine
Alberta Health Services has apologized that members of the Calgary Flames were given swine flu shots at a special clinic last Friday as thousands of people waited in line for the vaccine or were turned away.
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Charles and Camilla land in Toronto
Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, landed in Toronto on Wednesday afternoon to begin the Ontario leg of their Canadian tour.
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Teen talked of mother's 'splattered' brains, trial hears
A 14-year-old made a comment to a youth worker about splattering brains on the wall hours after being charged with his mother's murder, a jury heard Wednesday.
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Bozak returns to Marlies after flu bout
Toronto Marlies rookie Tyler Bozak was quarantined from his teammates when he came down with the flu, suspected to be the H1N1 virus.
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Were Martin and Baldwin second choice for Oscars duties?
Robert Downey Jr. and Ben Stiller turned down an offer to host the Academy Awards, according to one report.
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1.8 million doses of H1N1 vaccine to go to provinces next week
The federal government is expecting to deliver 1.8 million doses of the swine flu vaccine across the country next week.
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How to get out of a sinking car: 'Seatbelts. Children. Windows. Out'
When their Jeep rolled into a pond, three North Dakota college students had about a minute to get out, said a professor who has studied the matter.
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WestJet offering more seat sales in "intensely competitive" environment
WestJet Airlines Inc. (TSX: WJA ) is offering a lot more seat sales to travellers than it has in the past as recession-weary consumers scrutinize every dollar they spend, says the chief executive of the Calgary-based carrier.
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Afghan policeman kills 5 British soldiers
An Afghan policeman opened fire on British soldiers in the volatile southern province of Helmand, killing five before fleeing, authorities said Wednesday, raising concerns about discipline within the Afghan forces and possible infiltration by insurgents.
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Gary Doer presses Obama on 'Buy American'
Canada's new ambassador to Washington came away from his first encounter with President Barack Obama munching a handful of M&Ms – and no surprise there, the small boxes of candy bearing the signature of the 44th president are a token gift treasured by...
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Ignatieff opens door to gun registry changes
OTTAWA — Hours before the House of Commons appeared set to give approval-in-principle to a bill that aims to repeal the gun registry, Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff said the long-gun registry faces a crisis of "legitimacy" in rural Canada.
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OHL suspends Erie player for season after boarding incident
The Ontario Hockey League is suspending Michael Liambas of the Erie Otters for the entire season and playoffs.
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House to debate H1N1 again
The House of Commons will debate the swine flu pandemic again today as the Liberals are putting forward an opposition motion calling for increased resources for responding to the outbreak.
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Accused in double murder knew wife cheating, court hears
When double murder suspect Chris Little suspected his wife was having yet another affair, he tested one of her golf shirts with a store-bought kit and found what appeared to be the semen of another man, Newmarket court heard today.
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McGuinty signals 'Dalton days' may be near
Premier Dalton McGuinty hinted unpaid days off are looming for public sector workers as the government fights a $24.7 billion deficit.
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Royals honour war dead in St. John's
The son of a Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan reached up to the Duchess of Cornwall, put his arms around her neck and kissed her at a ceremony Wednesday to remember Newfoundland and Labrador's war dead.
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Is Alfa Romeo bound for Brampton?
Chrysler and its Italian partner Fiat unveiled ambitious product plans today including upgrades for key vehicles it builds in Canada.
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Some Raptors have received H1N1 shot
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2 tickets for driver who argued using radar detector
A driver's argument against a speeding ticket backfired when he produced his key piece of evidence – that his illegal radar detector hadn't gone off.
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A driver's argument against a speeding ticket backfired when he produced his key piece of evidence – that his illegal radar detector hadn't gone off.
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Stocks up as positive U.S. data piles up
The Toronto stock market piled on the gains late Wednesday morning as stronger reports on the U.S. service sector and employment boosted optimism about the American economy.
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Leafs today: Kessel skates with Mitchell
Phil Kessel is skating with the struggling, but speedy, John Mitchell.
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Accused in double murder knew wife was cheating, court hears
When double murder suspect Chris Little suspected his wife was having yet another affair, he tested one of her golf shirts with a store-bought kit and found what appeared to be the semen of another man, Newmarket court heard today.
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Toronto existing home prices up 20 per cent
Existing home sales in the Toronto area soared to 8,476 in October, up 64 per cent from the same month last year.
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Canadian jailed 2 years for stealing plane
A U.S. judge has advised a Canadian man who flew a stolen plane from Thunder Bay to Missouri in April to watch the movie It's a Wonderful Life .
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Photo with a Mountie part of city's final Pan Am pitch
Lobbying for Toronto's bid for the 2015 Pan American games is intensifying as the Games committee begins its three-day meeting in Mexico.
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Enbridge boosts outlook after profit doubles
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Markets open higher ahead of Fed announcement
The Toronto stock market moved higher Wednesday morning as commodity prices rose ahead of an afternoon announcement by the U.S. Federal Reserve on interest rates and the central bank's latest appraisal of the economy.
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Dead students likely didn't see pond, sheriff says
Three college softball players, including a young Manitoba woman, found dead after their sport utility vehicle went into a pond on a North Dakota farm during a stargazing trip likely drove straight into the water in the dark, authorities said Wednesday.
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What to do when there's a mouse in the house
When the previous owner of her Toronto home left a couple of mousetraps behind, Bethany Rae didn't think much about it. The following spring, however, a mouse appeared in her kitchen and Rae went to get the traps.
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Congratulations Doug: 10 million page views!
Reporter Doug Smith recently passed 10 million hits on his blog. Chris Bosh, Jose Calderon and other members of the team send their congratulations. He doesn’t know about this, at least not yet, but we at thestar.com also want to...
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Of Hedo and Oak and winter upon us?
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Beatles finally go digital
After years of spurning the digital customer, the Beatles have finally moved beyond CDs.
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Markets to open higher ahead of Fed rate decision
North American stock markets were likely in for a higher opening Wednesday ahead of an afternoon announcement by the U.S. Federal Reserve on interest rates and the central bank's latest appraisal of the economy.
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GruntTV: Raptors prepare for Pistons
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Raptors blog: Pre-game chat on now
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Toyota puts the brakes on F1
Toyota is pulling out of Formula One racing, the world's largest automaker announcing Wednesday that it needs to cut costs and focus on its core business.
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Tough economy takes toll on Torstar Corp. profit
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City's hopes rest with PanAm bid
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The politics of guns
If Prime Minister Stephen Harper has learned anything in almost four years in power, it is how to be a good parliamentary tactician. Take, for example, today's vote in the House of Commons on a bill to abolish the long-gun registry.
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Aid priority for Pakistan
Canada should lend Pakistan a helping hand as it struggles to stabilize its chaotic border region with Afghanistan, which is plagued by Taliban militants who threaten the entire region's stability.
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Olive: Stronach frozen out as GM kills Opel deal
Frank Stronach's dream of becoming a leading world automaker died Tuesday when the board of General Motors Co. reversed itself and decided not to sell control of its European division, centred on the Opel and Vauxhall brands, to a consortium led by Stronach's...
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Car makers curb declines
Canada's auto market inched closer to positive territory last month for the first time in a year.
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Faster recalls promised
Consumers will soon be able to find out about product recalls at the store checkout as part of a system designed to help retailers and manufacturers act quickly to remove hazardous products from store shelves, the developers of the program say.
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Bill would extend EI benefits to the self-employed
The Conservative government has introduced a bill to extend Employment Insurance special benefits, such as maternity and compassionate care leave, to the self-employed for the first time.
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Pricey homes ride out recession
Selling million-dollar homes in the middle of a recession is a tough slog. But the market this time around has been less painful than in the past, say luxury realtors.
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Oil firm may seek a buyer
Oilsands developer Opti Canada Inc. said Tuesday it may seek a buyer as part of a review of strategic alternatives with the pace of takeovers in the country's energy sector picking up.
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Privacy Act shields AECL salaries
The salaries and bonuses paid to all executives of Ontario crown corporations are disclosed each year, but the same principle doesn't apply to federally owned Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd.
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Toronto stocks gain as gold price hits record high
The Toronto stock market closed higher Tuesday but the rise was mainly due to gold surging to a record high close, railway stocks that benefited from major acquisition activity south of the border and higher oil prices.
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Health care firm J&J cuts jobs
Johnson & Johnson plans to cut up to 7 per cent of its workforce to generate cost savings needed to finance increasingly costly drug research and to weather future challenges, the diversified health care company said Tuesday.
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Exciting Kessel shoulders big load
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Flames' vaccinations putting the heat on government
The Alberta government has launched an investigation into how members of the Calgary Flames and their families scored swine flu shots at a special clinic as thousands of people waited in line for the vaccine or were turned away.
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Fanelli better as OHL meets with Liambas
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Sports corrections for November 4
Scott Niedermayer won three Stanley Cups with the New Jersey Devils. A Nov. 3 article about how the Toronto Maple Leafs have done in trades involving first-round picks incorrectly stated Niedermayer had won two Stanley Cups with the Devils.Marc Savard...
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Martinez enjoys being centre of attention in N.Y.
The Bronx has been the scene of many huge Pedro Martinez moments in which the immensely talented Martinez has been the man New York fans love to hate. If this is to be the final chapter in the Pedro vs. the Bombers saga, he has truly enjoyed the ride.
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Jays' Wells scheduled for surgery on left wrist
Jays centre fielder Vernon Wells refused to make any excuses about his struggles at the plate during the 2009 season. Now it appears there was a contributing factor – his left wrist.
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Feschuk: The Oakley show rolls back into town
Charles Oakley's phone went to voicemail for the umpteenth time the other day.
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Strong start only a beginning for Bosh
Chris Bosh has had fast starts to NBA seasons before – he was blistering at this time last season, evoking thoughts of any number of individual awards – but he's more concerned these days with big finishes.
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Redskins owner feels `frustration'
Dan Snyder is embarrassed. He feels terrible. He's also hurt, frustrated and apologetic. Name a downbeat adjective and he's all over it.
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English clubs require late rallies to advance
Manchester United and Chelsea scored late goals Tuesday to reach the next round of the Champions League with Bordeaux and FC Porto.
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100 days: Countdown to Vancouver Olympics
Canada is stronger than ever as a winter sports nation. But we're about to start finding out: Just how much stronger? This is when things really start to get interesting.
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`Wow moment' an Olympic secret
The lighting of the Olympic flame is a decidedly non-athletic moment. It does, however, symbolize more than just the start of an international sports competition, but the ideals of the host country.
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The kids are all right for Olympics and beyond
Canada has some superb young talent in the ranks, some of whom look ready for prime time in Vancouver. Members of the next generation to watch out for:
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Toronto's loss is Calgary's gain
There was a strong flavour of Edmonton to the outstanding class of inductees admitted Tuesday to Canada's Sports Hall of Fame at the Royal York Hotel. We had better get used to the western angle; from now on, the hall is pretty much going to be mostly...
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Hot Box: TV worth talking about
Charles In Charge Bad Idea: It's probably just as well Prince Charles is leaving Canada before the broadcast of a new doc on the monarchy. After Elizabeth II: Monarchy in Peril , which airs on CBC Nov. 12, predicts that Charles's unpopularity could spell...
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Going carolling with Chenoweth
Forget the fact that it's more than seven weeks until Dec. 25: the festive season will hit Toronto this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. when Kristin Chenoweth appears on Bloor St. to sing her way through a half-dozen yuletide tunes, marking the opening of the Holt...
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This MGM director was the real Rhett Butler
In the 1930s, that glorious first decade after the movies learned how to talk, Hollywood was the sum of its studios, each with its own distinct brand and personality. MGM, the glossiest of them all, boasted that it had "more stars than there are in the...
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