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A massive explosion at an Iranian port linked to missile fuel shipment kills 25, injures some 800

A massive explosion at an Iranian port linked to missile fuel shipment kills 25, injures some 800

MUSCAT, Oman (AP) — A massive explosion and fire rocked a port Saturday in southern Iran purportedly linked to a shipment of a chemical ingredient used to make missile propellant, killing 25 people and injuring around 800 others.
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Mass casualties after driver plows into Vancouver festival crowd

Mass casualties after driver plows into Vancouver festival crowd

A 30-year-old Vancouver man has been arrested after multiple people were killed and others injured at a Filipino festival Saturday.
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Iran raises death toll in port explosion to at least 14 killed, as some 750 others injured

Iran raises death toll in port explosion to at least 14 killed, as some 750 others injured

MUSCAT, Oman (AP) — Iran raised the death toll early Sunday from an explosion at a southern port to at least 14 people killed, as some 750 others were injured in the blast. The state-run IRNA news agency and state television offered the figures.
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Chrétien predicts a Liberal majority win on Monday as leaders blitz key ridings

Chrétien predicts a Liberal majority win on Monday as leaders blitz key ridings

OTTAWA — Former prime minister Jean Chrétien predicted the Liberals will win a majority government on Monday, as party leaders blitzed key ridings in Ontario and British Columbia hoping to swing last minute votes their way.
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Ontario financial advisor charged in $1.8M fraud investigation

Ontario financial advisor charged in $1.8M fraud investigation

ORILLIA — Police in central Ontario have laid a dozen charges against a financial advisor who is alleged to have stolen more than $1.8 million from clients.
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Here's how to watch Pope Francis's funeral in Canada, online or on broadcast TV

Here's how to watch Pope Francis's funeral in Canada, online or on broadcast TV

Mourners are expected to gather for Pope Francis's funeral at St. Peter’s Square on Saturday, following his death on Monday at the age of 88. The Vatican says the ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. local time, which is 4 a.m. ET.
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Globe and Mail, Toronto Star lead the way as National Newspaper Awards handed out

Globe and Mail, Toronto Star lead the way as National Newspaper Awards handed out

MONTREAL — The Globe and Mail and the Toronto Star were the big winners as the National Newspaper Awards were handed out in Montreal on Friday night.
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Nation files an emergency injunction filed over raising B.C. gold mine's tailings dam

Nation files an emergency injunction filed over raising B.C. gold mine's tailings dam

A B.C. First Nation that is going to court to try to stop a mining company from raising its tailings dam is now applying for an emergency injunction to put the construction on hold.
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Yukon politicians threaten contempt over mine manager's refusal to answer questions

Yukon politicians threaten contempt over mine manager's refusal to answer questions

Yukon politicians could hold an official with the company managing the cleanup of a disaster at the Eagle Gold mine in contempt of Parliament after she refused to answer questions in front of the legislature.
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In first election since B.C. money laundering inquiry, financial crime takes the back seat

In first election since B.C. money laundering inquiry, financial crime takes the back seat

Two experts on white-collar crime weigh in on the relatively muted responses from political parties on financial crime.
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