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Truck stops traffic
An accident on Sources Blvd. near the Trans-Canada caused amajor traffic jam yesterday after a 53-foot truck toppled onto itsside at about 2:20 p.m. Police were on the scene to direct trafficuntil about 6:30 p.m.
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An accident on Sources Blvd. near the Trans-Canada caused amajor traffic jam yesterday after a 53-foot truck toppled onto itsside at about 2:20 p.m. Police were on the scene to direct trafficuntil about 6:30 p.m.
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Wife's body found in back seat
A 54-year-old Montreal man faces charges of second-degreemurder and desecrating a body after his wife was found dead in hisvan early Thursday, Sûreté du Québec said. Valerie Tchikonov wasstopped by police on Bonsecours St. in Repentigny for erraticdriving at around 4 a.m. After police arrested him for drinking anddriving, they found the body of his 40-year-old wife, HubertineBelleau, in the back seat, SQ Sgt. Gregory Gomez del Prado said. Thevictim was killed on either Tuesday or Wednesday and her bodyrevealed signs of violence with a blade, Gomez del Prado said.
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A 54-year-old Montreal man faces charges of second-degreemurder and desecrating a body after his wife was found dead in hisvan early Thursday, Sûreté du Québec said. Valerie Tchikonov wasstopped by police on Bonsecours St. in Repentigny for erraticdriving at around 4 a.m. After police arrested him for drinking anddriving, they found the body of his 40-year-old wife, HubertineBelleau, in the back seat, SQ Sgt. Gregory Gomez del Prado said. Thevictim was killed on either Tuesday or Wednesday and her bodyrevealed signs of violence with a blade, Gomez del Prado said.
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U.S. deserter wins refugee status battle
A Canadian court has sided for the first time with a militarydeserter who fled here seeking refugee status, ruling yesterday thatthe U.S. soldier witnessed enough human rights abuses during a stintin Iraq that he could qualify for asylum.
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A Canadian court has sided for the first time with a militarydeserter who fled here seeking refugee status, ruling yesterday thatthe U.S. soldier witnessed enough human rights abuses during a stintin Iraq that he could qualify for asylum.
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Graphic tobacco warnings miss target
Graphic health warnings on cigarette packages are failing tomove the majority of smokers to quit, a government survey has found.
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Graphic health warnings on cigarette packages are failing tomove the majority of smokers to quit, a government survey has found.
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Aznavour becomes honorary Order of Canada officer
Legendary French singer Charles Aznavour is being named anhonorary officer of the Order of Canada, an appointment given tonon-Canadians.
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Legendary French singer Charles Aznavour is being named anhonorary officer of the Order of Canada, an appointment given tonon-Canadians.
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Mercure is PQ candidate
Françoise Mercure, a lawyer and former president of theQuebec City chamber of commerce, will be the Parti Québécoiscandidate in Jean-Talon, the only riding in the city the PQ hasnever won.
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Françoise Mercure, a lawyer and former president of theQuebec City chamber of commerce, will be the Parti Québécoiscandidate in Jean-Talon, the only riding in the city the PQ hasnever won.
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G8 focuses on sputtering economy
The sputtering global economy tops the agenda as PrimeMinister Stephen Harper heads to Japan this weekend for next week'sGroup of Eight summit, and that, some foreign-
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The sputtering global economy tops the agenda as PrimeMinister Stephen Harper heads to Japan this weekend for next week'sGroup of Eight summit, and that, some foreign-
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Accused terror co-conspirators discussed jihad
Immediately after Momin Khawaja left London in 2004, hisalleged co-conspirators in a terrorism plot were recorded by Britishsecurity services having a long conversation about the best way tocarry out jihad, including plotting to blow up one of London's mostfamous nightclubs, a court heard yesterday.
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Immediately after Momin Khawaja left London in 2004, hisalleged co-conspirators in a terrorism plot were recorded by Britishsecurity services having a long conversation about the best way tocarry out jihad, including plotting to blow up one of London's mostfamous nightclubs, a court heard yesterday.
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Liberals deny altering harper tape recording in cadman affair
The Liberals say any suggestions in a lawsuit by PrimeMinister Stephen Harper that they were involved in doctoring a taperecording in the Chuck Cadman affair are "outrageous, scandalous,politically motivated," and completely without foundation. Thefederal Liberal party's statement of defence, submitted to courtyesterday, responds to Harper's latest legal claim for $1 million indamages for "misappropriation of personality" and for an injunctionto stop the Liberals from using an "incomplete and doctored" tape ofHarper talking to Cadman biographer Tom Zytaruk.
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The Liberals say any suggestions in a lawsuit by PrimeMinister Stephen Harper that they were involved in doctoring a taperecording in the Chuck Cadman affair are "outrageous, scandalous,politically motivated," and completely without foundation. Thefederal Liberal party's statement of defence, submitted to courtyesterday, responds to Harper's latest legal claim for $1 million indamages for "misappropriation of personality" and for an injunctionto stop the Liberals from using an "incomplete and doctored" tape ofHarper talking to Cadman biographer Tom Zytaruk.
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Two toronto officers charged in drug ring are released on bail
Two Toronto police officers charged in an alleged drugoperation have each been released on $50,000 bail. The Crownconsented yesterday to the release of constables Patrick Lee, 31,and Kevin Bourne, 33. A total of 20 people, including three Torontocorrections officers, were charged in the alleged ring that has beenunder investigation since February 2007. Police allege the accusedwere involved in the production and distribution of marijuana,trafficking of ecstasy and steroids, and money-laundering of theproceeds.
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Two Toronto police officers charged in an alleged drugoperation have each been released on $50,000 bail. The Crownconsented yesterday to the release of constables Patrick Lee, 31,and Kevin Bourne, 33. A total of 20 people, including three Torontocorrections officers, were charged in the alleged ring that has beenunder investigation since February 2007. Police allege the accusedwere involved in the production and distribution of marijuana,trafficking of ecstasy and steroids, and money-laundering of theproceeds.
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