Canadian one of three people taken hostage in Libya
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VIDEO: Street vendor shows off mesmerizing skills
While backpacking around the world, this uploader came across a street vendor in Bangkok who was happy to show off her incredible skills.
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Prince William and Kate meet their Canadian match: The Trudeaus
Prince William and Kate were given a ceremonial welcome to Canada as they touched down in the city of Victoria on Saturday (Sept. 24). Among the first people to greet the royals were Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie, who were personally responsible for sending William and Kate an invitation to visit Canada. The couples chatted briefly on the tarmac with Mr Trudeau immediately putting a slightly shy Prince George at ease as he bent down to talk to the three-year-old.
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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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Photos of a Man Dragging His Daughter Around Walmart By Her Hair Have Gone Viral
Heartbreaking photos of a father dragging his daughter around a Texas Walmart by her hair have caused outrage across the internet, and law enforcement is now reportedly looking into the case. The incident came to light after Erika Burch, a customer at Walmart in Cleveland, Texas, saw a man pulling his young daughter alongside his shopping cart by her hair. Buch said that the father had the girl's hair wrapped around the cart handle, as she cried out in pain and begged him to stop. Burch later wrote on her Facebook page, "She was saying, 'Please stop, I promise I won’t do it again, please stop!'" Burch immediately took out her phone to document the man's actions before approaching him and asking
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Diplomat's teen son, snared in Miami double murder, deported back to Canada
A teenager caught up in a double shooting in Florida that left his older brother dead has been quietly deported to Canada following a remarkable standoff between U.S. federal authorities and the state judge who sentenced him, The Canadian Press has learned. American immigration agents escorted Marc Wabafiyebazu from Miami to Montreal earlier this month where he was reunited with his mother, Roxanne Dube. It's done," Dube, a senior diplomat, said in an interview from Ottawa.
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MacArthur concussed in Senators camp, fight breaks out (Video)
At Ottawa Senators camp, defenseman Patrick Sieloff – who was acquired in the offseason for Alex Chiasson – made contact with the head of Clarke MacArthur in a play along the boards. MacArthur immediately went to the ice clutching his head. Bobby Ryan, who is not known for being much of a fighter, went directly after Sieloff.
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Heli error: Mistake will cost picturesque Alberta town its landmark water tower
An iconic water tower overlooking a scenic town in west-central Alberta is headed for the scrap heap because of a mistake made during the construction of a new hospital helipad. Alberta Health Services said it asked its consultants whether the massive blue and white tower jutting high into the sky next door would be an issue. It turns out, under Transport Canada regulations, the tower would have to be painted in an orange-and-white checkerboard pattern to make it more visible for air ambulance pilots.
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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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The FBI confirms that they are considering an investigation of Brad Pitt
The FBI is considering whether to launch an investigation into an incident involving Brad Pitt and his children, the Associated Press reports. Following allegations that the actor was abusive towards one of his six children during a recent flight, a spokesperson for the bureau has issued the following statement. "In response to your inquiry regarding allegations within the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States, specifically an aircraft carrying Mr Brad Pitt and his children, the FBI is continuing to gather facts and will evaluate whether an investigation at the federal level will be pursued," it read.
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Actor Richard Hong killed at Stroumboulopoulos's Los Angeles home, police say
Actor Richard Hong has been identified as the man found dead early Friday at the Los Angeles home rented by television personality George Stroumboulopoulos. Police said Hong was a 41-year-old Canadian who lived in Los Angeles. Stroumboulopoulos, the former "Hockey Night in Canada" host, said in a prepared statement that he's "heartbroken" after a "dear friend" was found dead.
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Stampeders confirm death of defensive back Mylan Hicks
Calgary Stampeders defensive back Mylan Hicks died early Sunday morning in what the team said was an "act of violence." He was 23. "Obviously this is an extremely difficult and upsetting time for the players and staff," Stampeders president and general manager John Hufnagel said. Stampeders defensive back Joshua Bell a 31-year-old veteran who referred to Hicks as both a little brother and a son, said Hicks's death was immediately felt in the locker-room.
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Our daughter was born on March 2, 1990 and died on March 15, 2014. Just 24 years old. She died from an accidental OxyContin overdose... We decided to tell her story to make people aware of the problems that could result from untreated mental health issues. Discrimination still exists and the racist posters that surfaced across the University of Alberta campus this week were a reminder of that fact. The posters featured a picture of a Sikh man and disparaging captions targeting Sikh values. As a turban-wearing Sikh, the hatred and ignorance that motivates such material is very close to home for me and the broader Sikh community. Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their
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9 Wedding Dress Transformations That Are Seriously Incredible (20 photos)
Most women's wedding dresses are worn for one glorious day — and then never again. But what if you took your beloved dress and turned it into something you can actually wear over and over? Here, nine brides turned their gowns into gorgeous, re-wearable looks. You might want to commit to one yourself! From Good Housekeeping
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Lawyer sues airline after nine-hour flight next to overweight man
An Italian lawyer is suing Emirates airline after being squashed next to a plus-sized fellow passenger for a nine-hour flight. Giorgio Destro, from Padua, northern Italy, found the uncomfortable flight from Cape Town to Dubai so frustrating that he’s demanding a refund for the price of his ticket, plus damages.
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Plunging foreign investment in Vancouver real estate 'the impact we wanted': B.C. premier
B.C. Premier Christy Clark says she is pleased by the dramatic impact her tax on foreign buyers is having on Metro Vancouver's residential real estate market. According to data released by the B.C. government today, billions of dollars in Metro Vancouver real estate deals dried up virtually overnight after Clark introduced a 15 per cent tax on foreign nationals last month. According to the data, in the seven weeks before the tax was introduced (June 10 to Aug. 1) the total value of all residential sales involving foreign nationals was $2.3 billion — an average of $329 million per week.
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Rent-free: Well-dressed 'professional tenant' won't leave Toronto apartment
"It's been a living hell for the past two months," Robin Ennis said in an interview with CBC News. The tenant, James Regan, 62, lost a similar dispute at the board earlier this year over another property he was occupying.
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AP-GfK Poll: Majority of Americans fear Trump presidency
In the final sprint to Election Day, a new Associated Press-GfK poll underscores those daunting roadblocks for Donald Trump as he tries to overtake Hillary Clinton. Only 29 per cent of registered voters would be excited and just 24 per cent would be proud should Trump prevail in November. "We as Americans should be embarrassed about Donald Trump," said Michael DeLuise, 66, a retired university vice-president and registered Republican who lives in Eugene, Oregon.
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Brad Marchand coy about playing with Sidney Crosby on Penguins
TORONTO – Brad Marchand might not be “Brad Marchand” anymore.
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Deadly intersection sees 4 crashes in less than a month
Pipeline Road at the Perimeter Highway, an intersection on the northern edge of Winnipeg in West St. Paul, Man., has seen a spike recently in road collisions — four crashes in just over three weeks. "In each case, a vehicle failed to either stop at the red light or, I believe in one case, stopped but then proceeded through the red light anyway," said RCMP Sgt. Mark Hume, unit commander for traffic services in western Manitoba. "So if someone does enter the intersection, even through a red light, it's compounded by the fact that people are speeding as well," he said.
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Fisherman receives death threats from fellow anglers after 'record-breaking' catch
A fisherman’s delight at catching a record-breaking 70lb 4oz carp has turned to disillusionment after fellow anglers slated him on social media. Tom Doherty was pictured holding aloft his huge catch, a carp known as Big Rig, following a successful trip to RH Fisheries in Shifnal, Shropshire, on Monday. Die-hard fishing fans said Tom’s carp wasn’t a true Brit, and therefore not deserving of taking the accolade from current record holder Tom Hales, whose catch weighed 68.01lb.
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Shocking pictures: Mum uses TODDLER to reserve parking space
This is the astonishing moment a mum left her toddler alone on a busy road in blazing sunshine so he could reserve her a parking space.
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