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VIDEO: Sleepy horse refuses to get up for work
We’ve all been there, but not many have had the determination of this tired horse, who point blank refuses to get out of bed for his owner!
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MD who asked patient 'do you like big ones or small ones?' loses licence for 6 months
A tribunal has found Dr. Adekunle Williams Owolabi guilty of all four professional misconduct complaints lodged against him and suspended his licence to practise for six months. The decision was given Monday in St. John's, at the professional misconduct hearing against Owolabi conducted by a tribunal panel established by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador. At an earlier hearing, Labrador teacher Arlene Johnson testified that when she visited Owolabi for a pelvic exam he made comments that she believed were sexual.
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Debate Takeaways: Clinton gets under Trump's skin in debate
Donald Trump repeatedly clashed with Hillary Clinton during Monday's first presidential debate, interrupting her and appearing agitated at times as they tangled over the economy, her use of a private mail server and his unwillingness to release his income tax returns. Clinton maintained an even demeanour , smiling indulgently when Trump turned aggressive. Clinton and Trump engaged in a vigorous back-and-forth on the debate stage at Hofstra University as polls showed them locked in a tight race.
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Kate goes casual chic in high street ensemble on rainforest visit
The Duchess of Cambridge, née Kate Middleton, proved a master of casual chic yet again as she and Prince William arrived at the Great Bear Rainforest in Bella Bella, Canada. Kate wowed in the tailored cream jacket from Holland and Holland, which she paired with black skinny jeans from one of her favourite high street shops, Zara, and a pair of brown knee-high boots. Under her sweater she wore a Topshop blouse, which sold out almost instantly! When it came to her jewellery, she chose to champion a Canadian designer, opting for sparkling earrings from Pippa Small.
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Man spends 43 YEARS in a wheelchair after receiving the wrong diagnosis
A man who spent the past 43 years confined to a wheelchair has had to learn how to walk again after discovering he was misdiagnosed as a teenager. Rufino Borrego was told he had incurable muscular dystrophy when he was 13 years old and has used a wheelchair to get around ever since. The rare disease can actually be treated simply by taking asthma medication and just a year after his new diagnosis, Borrego was able to walk for the first time to his local cafe.
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Air Force colonel who faced rape charge found dead in home
A high-ranking Air Force Space Command officer who was charged with rape and other crimes was found dead in his Colorado home after civilian police received a report of a suicide, officials said Monday. The body of Col. Eugene Caughey (KAW'-hee), 46, was found Sunday at his off-base home in Colorado Springs, city police said. Caughey was relieved of his duties in June 2015 after the rape investigation began, the Air Force has said.
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B.C. skier killed in 'Death Trap' avalanche near Lake Louise
An avid skier from Golden, B.C. died Sunday after an avalanche pushed him off a very large cliff near Lake Louise, CBC News has confirmed. Trevor Sexsmith, 27, was with a friend ascending Mount Victoria when the pair decided to turn back due to weather conditions. Trevor's older brother, Brian Sexsmith, says skiing was Trevor's passion.
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Canada says new border accord with China will speed deportations
An agreement signed between Canada's border agency and China will result in the faster deportation of Chinese citizens deemed inadmissible by Canadian authorities, a Liberal government spokesman said on Sunday. The deal will allow Chinese officials to travel to Canada to interview Chinese citizens considered inadmissible, with the aim of verifying their identities and documents, said Scott Bardsley, press secretary to Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale. Bardsley said the verification process could otherwise take a long time and had often delayed deportations.
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Labrador doctor who asked woman if she likes 'big ones or small ones' suspended
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Labrador West physician who asked a woman during a Pap test if she "liked big ones or small ones" has lost his medical licence for six months and must be chaperoned when seeing female patients for two years once he goes back to work. A three-person tribunal established by the provincial College of Physicians and Surgeons found Dr. Adekunle Owolabi guilty Monday of four counts of professional misconduct after a six-day hearing earlier this year. In each of the four separate complaints, Owolabi was found to have shown a lack of respect for the dignity and privacy of his patients, constituting professional misconduct.
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Domino’s Pizza customer gets the best reward for handing in cash found in her delivery
A woman who found a LOT of money in her Domino’s delivery has been rewarded with free pizza for a YEAR for handing it in. Selena Avalos was feeling peckish and ordered a box of chicken wings from a branch of the fast food giant in San Jose, California. Selena decided to do the honest thing and inform Domino’s of the little mix up and a driver rushed round to pick up the cash, which turned out to be the restaurant’s bank deposit.
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11 Images That Only True Introverts Will Relate To
If you can't deal with crowds, prefer time with your pet over time with actual people, and find peace in the quiet of a familiar space (alone), then you might be an introvert. Introverts are deep-thinking do-gooders who gain energy and inspiration from themselves rather than from other people. Introverts are seriously amazing, but certain aspects of the personality type can lead to some kind of . . . awkward situations. An awesome artist and self-proclaimed extreme introvert put these situations into comics that will be SO real to introverts who live them daily. We're cringing/relating on all sorts of levels.
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Here are 5 things a Canadian food safety expert would never eat
Raw oysters, steak tartare and runny eggs — those are just some of the foods Dr. Rick Holley, a veteran food safety expert, won’t touch.
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Man confesses to murder that his identical twin has served 13 years in jail for committing
A man has confessed to a murder 13 years after his identical twin was found guilty for the crime. Karl Smith (above, right) stunned a Chicago court last week after he admitted to the killing of Antwan Carter that his brother, Kevin Dugar (above, left), has served 13 years in jail for. The brothers, who have different surnames after Smith changed his to their mother’s maiden name, became active in gangs while growing up together.
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Dumped goldfish filling stormwater ponds in Okotoks almost under control
Okotoks is getting close to eliminating the huge goldfish that have been clogging its stormwater ponds, but the problem could return if residents don't stop dumping their unwanted aquatic pets. Christa Michailuck, an ecologist and parks manager for the town, has been working for the past year to get rid of goldfish in two of the town's stormwater ponds, which fill with runoff from streets and roads. "I think it will be an ongoing challenge that Okotoks and all municipalities will face with people wanting to continue to put fish like that into native ecosystems," she said.
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Man encased in hot tar in Toronto industrial accident in critical condition
A man is in life-threatening condition after being encased in hot tar that solidified during an industrial accident in Toronto on Monday morning. Clint Stibbe said the truck that was carrying a vat of hot, liquid tar, came to a sudden stop in the city's east end after the driver noticed a boom attached to the vehicle fell to the road. There were three men in the back, Stibbe said, when the abrupt stop caused the tar, which was kept around 200 Celsius, to spill onto one of the men, trapping him inside.
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Catherine Zeta Jones gives Michael Douglas a kiss for their joint birthdays
Happy birthday to the happy couple! Catherine Zeta Jones was in a festive mood as she celebrated her joint birthday with husband Michael Douglas by giving her longtime love a sweet kiss on the cheek on Sunday (Sept. 25). The Welsh actress, who turned 47 at the weekend, is 25 years younger than Michael, who is now 72. Basic Instinct star Michael is grinning from ear-to-ear in the photograph, his eyes hidden beneath dark sunglasses.
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TSX falls as energy stocks, banks weigh; adds 1.7 percent on week
By Alastair Sharp TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's benchmark stock index fell on Friday after a strong rally earlier this week, with energy stocks slipping on slumping oil prices on growing skepticism that a deal to curb output could be struck next week. The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index ended down 99.25 points, or 0.67 percent, at 14,697.93. "We had a number of good days in a row and the TSX is on absolute fire this year.
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'It's difficult for us': Syrian family adjusts to life in Victoria
Six months ago, Mostafa Ismail was living in Turkey after fleeing Syria's violent civil war, which had spread to his hometown Idlib and claimed the life of his father. Ismail, 29, now lives in Victoria with his family, after they became sponsored refugees by Canadian government. "We are happy here — but I have other brothers and sisters in Turkey, and they are far away," he said.
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Duchess of Cambridge stuns in Canadian flag-inspired dress (21 photos)
They’re here! On Saturday, Sept. 24, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, alongside with Prince George and Princess Charlotte, arrived in Victoria, B.C. for an 8-day trip of Canada. ALSO SEE: Prince William and his wife Kate focus on social causes during West Coast visit This is the royal couple’s first trip to Canada since 2011, and the young children’s first trip to the country. Click through the gallery above to see photos from the tour, and let us know what you think about the royals’ visit to Canada by tweeting @YahooStyleCA.
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Canada Border Services Agency officer found dead at Pearson Airport
A Canada Border Services Agency officer was found dead in Terminal 3 of Toronto's Pearson International Airport on Friday night, the agency confirmed on Saturday. Peel Regional Police said they received a call for medical assistance at about 8:20 p.m. Mark Fischer, spokesperson for Peel Regional Police, said Friday night that a man shot himself inside the airport but not in a public area.
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The moment Prince George rejected Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's high-five
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is used to shaking hands with everyone he meets, but when the time came to greet Prince George, let's just say the politician had trouble making a connection. While the prime minister tried to engage with George using everything from a handshake to a low five, the little prince left the father of three hanging. TAP FOR GALLERY Little George was tired after a long flight.
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