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Pokemon Go officially launches in Canada, crashes app’s servers

Pokemon Go officially launches in Canada, crashes app’s servers

Prospective Pokemon trainers can officially download the mobile gaming sensation Pokemon Go in Canada as of Sunday afternoon. The augmented-reality game launched in the United States, Australia, New Zealand and Japan earlier this month. But before Sunday, Canadians had to find workarounds to play the game north of the 49th …

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Turkish F-16s patrol skies days after failed coup

Turkish F-16s patrol skies days after failed coup

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) – Warplanes patrolled Turkey’s skies days after a failed coup, officials said Monday, in a sign that authorities feared that the threat against the government was not yet over. A senior official said F-16 jets guarded the Turkish airspace overnight, after a faction within the military launched …

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Families caught in painful limbo awaiting IDs of Nice dead

Families caught in painful limbo awaiting IDs of Nice dead

NICE, France (AP) – The painstaking process of identifying the victims of the Bastille Day truck attack in Nice dragged into its third day Sunday, adding to the anguish of family members caught between uncertainty and grief. Eighty-four people were killed in the Thursday night attack on the Promenades des …

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Bra removal sets woman free in court

Bra removal sets woman free in court

Judge tosses out impaired-driving charge after Chatham police force accused to take brassiere off. Before Chatham police sat Jessica Chater down for a breathalyzer last year, they forced her to remove her bra. Seem odd? Other police departments in the province said the action is virtually “unheard of” without a …

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Toronto council approves controversial Leaside billboard

Toronto council approves controversial Leaside billboard

Council has agreed to amend the sign bylaw to allow a controversial electronic billboard in Leaside. City council has approved a giant electronic billboard in Leaside that was opposed by staff and is the subject of a complaint to the integrity commissioner. Area Councillor Jon Burnside said the 19-10 vote …

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