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Crown says suspect in Quebec cold case murder tracked down by Y chromosome project

Crown says suspect in Quebec cold case murder tracked down by Y chromosome project

MONTREAL — A Quebec man charged with the sexual assault and murder of a 19-year-old junior college student nearly 24 years ago was tracked down with the help of a project that matches DNA with male surnames, the Crown said Tuesday in court.
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Ski Report

LEBANON, N.H. (AP) — Latest skiing conditions, as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports. Conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier/rider traffic and other factors. Be aware of changing conditions. For more information go to www.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,948.09, up 113.79): Royal Bank of Canada. (TSX:RY). Finance. Up 35 cents, or 0.26 per cent, to 132.80 on 11 million shares.
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Canada's new research security rules target institutions in China, Iran, Russia

Canada's new research security rules target institutions in China, Iran, Russia

OTTAWA — The federal government will not bankroll sensitive scientific research tied to dozens of schools, institutes and labs in China, Iran and Russia under new restrictions announced Tuesday.
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Ontario, B.C. mayors urge Ottawa to create plan to combat business extortion threats

Ontario, B.C. mayors urge Ottawa to create plan to combat business extortion threats

Two Canadian mayors are imploring the federal government to help create a multi-jurisdictional strategy to combat what they say are rising extortion threats towards businesses in their cities, particularly South Asian ones.
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S&P/TSX composite down more than 100 points on Tuesday, U.S. stock markets down

S&P/TSX composite down more than 100 points on Tuesday, U.S. stock markets down

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index declined more than 100 points on Tuesday, weighed down by losses in energy and base metal stocks, while U.S. stock markets were also down. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 113.79 points at 20,948.09.
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Thomas Isherwood rocks mullet while providing spark for Canada's rugby 7s

Thomas Isherwood rocks mullet while providing spark for Canada's rugby 7s

VANCOUVER — Thomas Isherwood is instantly recognizable, whether on the training pitch or the rugby field. The mullet ensures that. "I’m one of those free flowing guys," the Canadian men's rugby sevens player said before practice last Friday.
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Rogers overtakes Bell in annual report on telecom complaints as wireless issues rise

Rogers overtakes Bell in annual report on telecom complaints as wireless issues rise

Rogers Communications Inc. is now Canada's most complained about telecommunications provider, accounting for one out of every five complaints and overtaking Bell Canada in an annual report measuring consumer gripes within the industry.
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WestJet Encore pilots kick off conciliation, starting countdown to possible strike

WestJet Encore pilots kick off conciliation, starting countdown to possible strike

The union representing pilots with WestJet's regional subsidiary has turned to Ottawa for a dispute resolution after contract talks reached a “near standstill” in recent days.
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Quebec martial arts coach faces 61 new sex charges involving minors

Quebec martial arts coach faces 61 new sex charges involving minors

MONTREAL — A 59-year-old martial arts coach appeared in court northeast of Montreal on Monday on more than 60 new alleged sexual offences involving minors. Réal Chayer was charged at the courthouse in Joliette, Que.
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