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Local May 21, 2013 0

NDP to respond to Wynne’s compromise offer on budget

Ontario voters may get some indication today from NDP Leader Andrea Horwath on whether the province is headed for a spring election.

Local May 21, 2013 0

Traffic congestion? There’s an app. for that

The region is reaching out to motorists as it attempts to get a handle on local traffic congestion.  

Local May 21, 2013 0

Storm knocks out power in Waterloo Region and Wellington County

Some wild weather raced across Waterloo Region and area late last night, knocking out power to thousands of residents.  

National May 21, 2013 0

Eyes on Toronto city hall for latest response from Ford camp in video scandal

TORONTO – Toronto city hall will be watched closely today to see if Mayor Rob Ford’s camp responds to allegations that he was recorded on video appearing to smoke crack cocaine. The mayor’s brother, Councillor Doug Ford, told a Vancouver radio station (CKNW) this weekend that he would respond today to reports regarding the alleged

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National May 21, 2013 0

Appointees to EI boards broke guidelines by making political donations

OTTAWA – Dozens of people appointed to plum patronage jobs have been donating to the Conservative party, despite government rules that forbid it. A Canadian Press investigation found as many as one of every five chairpersons on the Employment Insurance Boards of Referees gave money to political parties, riding associations and election candidates while they

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National May 20, 2013 0

On Victoria Day, protesters at Montreal rally call for end to ties with monarchy

MONTREAL – The Queen would likely not be amused by the way Victoria Day was observed in a small pocket of Montreal today. At a rally of hardcore Quebec nationalists, a handful of people threw darts at a photo of the Queen and held up signs saying “down with the monarchy.” Protester Pierre Veronneau made

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World May 21, 2013 0

At the Cannes Film Festival: Reeves moves behind the lens; a mother now, Rai plans her return

CANNES, France – Associated Press journalists open their notebooks at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival: KEANU REEVES STEPS BEHIND THE LENS The transition from actor to director was not an easy one for Keanu Reeves. Reeves, who showed clips from his upcoming film “Man of Tai Chi” to a select crowd on Monday, said it

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World May 21, 2013 0

The pope and the devil: Francis’ obsession with Satan leads to suspicion he performed exorcism

VATICAN CITY – Is Pope Francis an exorcist? The question has been swirling ever since Francis laid his hands Sunday on the head of a young man after celebrating Mass in St. Peter’s Square. The young man heaved deeply a half-dozen times, convulsed and shook, and then slumped in his wheelchair as Francis prayed over

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World May 21, 2013 0

Russian foreign minister angry at alleged vote theft at Eurovision Song Contest

MOSCOW – Russia’s point man on Syria and on its relations with the U.S. is turning his attention toward a subject close to Russian hearts — alleged vote theft at the Eurovision Song Contest. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was meeting Tuesday with his counterpart from Azerbaijan, a former Soviet republic which is investigating why the

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Business May 21, 2013 0

Spotify’s Top 10 most streamed tracks

The following list represents the top streamed tracks on Spotify from Monday, May 13, to Sunday, May 19: UNITED STATES 1. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton, “Can’t Hold Us” (Macklemore) 2. Daft Punk, “Get Lucky — Radio Edit” (Columbia Records) 3. Imagine Dragons, “Radioactive” (Interscope Records) 4. Justin Timberlake, “Mirrors” (RCA Records) 5.

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Business, Latest Business Report May 21, 2013 0

UPDATED Business Report with Mike Eppel

May 21: Home Depot to reveal first quarter earnings, senior business editor Mike Eppel explains.

Business May 21, 2013 0

Best Buy reports 1Q loss as it sold stake in Europe venture, works on restructuring plan

MINNEAPOLIS – Best Buy Co. is reporting a loss in its fiscal first quarter as it sold its stake in Best Buy Europe and works on a turnaround plan that includes cutting costs and closing some stores. The electronics retailer says net loss for the three months ended May 4 after paying preferred dividends totalled

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Sports May 21, 2013 0

American League Capsules

BALTIMORE – Vernon Wells doubled in the tiebreaking run in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees hit four solo homers in a 6-4 victory over the Orioles on Monday night, extending Baltimore’s losing streak to six games. New York trailed 4-3 in the ninth before Travis Hafner homered with one out on a

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Sports May 20, 2013 0

Pouliot and De Leo score 23 apart as Winterhawks down Knights at Memorial Cup

SASKATOON – Derrick Pouliot and Chase De Leo scored 23 seconds apart in the third period Monday as the Portland Winterhawks defeated the London Knights 6-3 at the MasterCard Memorial Cup. Ty Rattie had two goals and an assist for Portland (1-1), Taylor Leier had a goal and two assists, while Oliver Bjorkstrand chipped in

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Sports May 20, 2013 0

Datsyuk, Miller, Nyquist score to help Red Wings beat Blackhawks 3-1 to take 2-1 series lead

DETROIT – Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through the second period and Pavel Datsyuk restored a two-goal lead in the third to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 Monday night to take a 2-1 lead in the second round series. Patrick Kane scored 4:35 into the

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Entertainment May 21, 2013 0

Ari Folman sends Robin Wright on a trippy animated journey in ‘The Congress’

CANNES, France – Hollywood is hell. That’s an idea to set tongues wagging at the Cannes Film Festival, and it’s the distinct impression left by Israeli director Ari Folman’s head-spinning part-animated feature “The Congress.” Fittingly, Cannes provided the inspiration for the director’s dystopian vision of the entertainment business, which stars actress Robin Wright as, well,

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Entertainment May 21, 2013 0

In memoir, Oscar Goodman reflects on rise from mob lawyer to hard-drinking mayor of Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Oscar Goodman ran Las Vegas for 12 years with a showgirl on his arm and a martini in his fist. A former mob lawyer, he promoted his city and himself with antics that lent credibility to his self-given title of “Happiest mayor in the universe.” Now, two years into a semi-retirement,

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World May 21, 2013 0

Justin Bieber’s pet monkey set to become property of Germany after singer misses deadline

BERLIN – Justin Bieber’s pet monkey is set to become the property of Germany. Mally the Monkey was seized by German customs March 28 when Bieber failed to produce required vaccination and import papers for the animal after landing in Munich. He had until midnight Friday to produce those documents. Customs spokesman Thomas Meister said

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