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Girl, 16, arrested in Ottawa human trafficking case, faces charges
OTTAWA – A third teenage girl has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged human trafficking case.
Pure Industrial sells Calgary property for $6.1M; part of $70M acquisition in 2011
VANCOUVER – Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust (TSXV:AAR.UN) is selling an industrial property in Calgary for $6.1 million. Pure Industrial acquired the single-tenant facility on 122nd Avenue SE in Calgary as part of a $70-million acquisition last June.
Day 2 of US Open begins with Tiger Woods, others chasing leader Michael Thompson
SAN FRANCISCO – Day 2 of the U.S. Open has begun with 155 players all chasing leader Michael Thompson.
Canadian diver Alexandre Despatie recovering well after training accident
MONTREAL – Canadian diver Alexandre Despatie’s recovery is on track after a training accident earlier this week in Spain.
Scottish council concedes in online food fight, lifts gag on 9-year-old school lunch blogger
LONDON – Britain’s youngest food critic is back in business.
Tory MP blames bureaucrats, calls for reflection, to avoid coast guard cuts
NANAIMO, B.C. – A Conservative member of parliament from B.C. says more reflection is needed before one coast guard base and three communications centres are axed on the West Coast.
Queen’s ex-Quebec rep to claim sovereign immunity in fraud trial
QUEBEC – The Queen’s former representative in Quebec, who is invoking sovereign privilege to avoid going to trial on fraud charges, will have her rare legal argument heard later this summer.
Lack of ambulance, doctor, blamed for death of woman in northeastern B.C.
HUDSON’S HOPE, B.C. – A woman in rural British Columbia has died while waiting for an ambulance, prompting calls for immediate changes to B.C.’s health care system.
Fund to help Prince George victims of the Lakeland sawmill blast tops $400K
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – A fund to help the victims of a massive explosion in Prince George, B.C., now tops $400,000.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers say new stadium will not open this season
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers say their new stadium will not open this season.
Former Armstrong team manager declares innocence of doping charges
AUSTIN, Texas – The team manager behind Lance Armstrong’s seven consecutive Tour de France victories says he’s innocent of doping charges raised by U.S. officials.
China to send woman and 2 other astronauts to space module in most ambitious mission yet
JIUQUAN, China – China will send its first woman and two other astronauts into space Saturday to work on a temporary space station for about a week, in a key step toward becoming only the third nation to set up a permanent base in orbit.
Merv Griffin’s Calif. desert home up for sale for $9.5 million; features racetrack
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – The California desert home of the late media mogul Merv Griffin has been put up for sale for $9.5 million.
Political intrigue, affairs of the heart mark Sunday’s divisive French parliamentary vote
PARIS – Back-room deals, black lists and bitter duels. Political and personal intrigue has wormed its way into Sunday’s final round of French legislative elections. President Francois Hollande’s Socialist Party is battling to assure a solid majority and fulfil his vows to boost growth in Europe and redefine the presidency as one beholden to the people.
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Runway to room: Home decor meets catwalk with fashion-inspired trends for summer
TORONTO – Whether you’re longing for a freshly decked out interior or simply seeking some additional items to spruce up your space, get ready for the runway to roll into your home as the weather warms up.
Harper announces $1-billion bridge linking Windsor, Ont., and Detroit
WINDSOR, Ont. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper has formally announced construction of a new bridge linking Windsor, Ont., and Detroit.
Sport injury Centre in Calgary gets nod from International Olympic Committee
CALGARY – The Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre at the University of Calgary has been selected as one of four facilities to do research for the International Olympic Committee.
Euro 2012 match between Ukraine, France briefly suspended because of thunderstorm in Donetsk
DONETSK, Ukraine – Ukraine’s match against France at the European Championship restarted following nearly an hour delay on Friday after a thunderstorm broke over the Donbass Arena.
Supreme Court tells feds: pony up more cash for historic sites
OTTAWA – The federal government will have to dig into its pockets and pay more in municipal taxes for historic sites, following a Supreme Court decision rendered Friday.
Canada awarded dubious distinction at Rio talks for sustainable development
OTTAWA – A fresh round of global environment talks has just begun, and Canada has the dubious distinction of being the second country to receive a “Fossil of the Day” award.
IMF: Spain should raise taxes to reduce deficit, which is likely to exceed estimates
WASHINGTON – Spain should raise taxes and cut government workers’ pay to narrow its budget deficit, the International Monetary Fund said Friday.
Former Harper staffer lobbied while under prohibition: commissioner’s report
OTTAWA – The commissioner of lobbying says a former senior staffer in the Prime Minister’s Office violated the rules in 2009 when he tried to arrange a meeting between another official and a wireless phone company.
Blue Jays place right-hander Kyle Drabek on disabled list with elbow sprain
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have placed right-hander Kyle Drabek on the 15-day disabled list with a right elbow sprain.