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Parts of Canada treated to stunning display of northern lights

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Aurora borealis put on quite the show Tuesday night. While most of Canada was tucked in bed, a vivid aurora borealis sent teal, green, purple and pink hues shimmering across the sky. Read more: Another spectacular aurora borealis lights up Alberta sky: …

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Accused of helping Iran buy anti-drone systems, Toronto-area man says he’s ‘not a criminal’

On Nov. 21, 2017, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents at the Port of Newark, N.J., seized an industrial microwave system that its export papers said was going to Dubai. But according to U.S. investigators, the city was only a transit point for the “highly sensitive” device, which can be …

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign 5 players, including new QB – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed five new players with no CFL experience on Wednesday. The Bombers added a new mobile quarterback with the signing of American Billy Hall. Defensive tackle O’Bryan Goodson, Canadian defensive back Jordan Veltri, and receivers Manasseh Bailey and Tre …

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Dispute over sports jersey leads to weapons, assault charges for Brockville, Ont. man – Kingston

A Brockville, Ont., man is facing weapons and assault charges after a dispute over a sports jersey. Police say on March 14 officers responded to a call on James Street West and found that one man had assaulted another. The investigation also revealed that the suspect had left the area …

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Five of eight Canadian Premier League teams set to make playoffs this season

By Neil Davidson The Canadian Press Posted March 15, 2023 3:37 pm Updated March 15, 2023 6:04 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Canadian Premier League is expanding its playoffs to include a fifth team. Previously the top four clubs in the eight-team league made the …

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‘Like a warzone’: Street racing in Mississauga parking lot wreaking havoc – Toronto

When Mississauga councillor Carolyn Parrish says the sound of drag racing and modified cars coming from a mall parking lot in her ward is like a warzone, she’s speaking from experience. “Seriously, I’ve been in a war zone, I was in Syria when I was an MP, it’s the same …

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Traffic on shuttered Manitoba roadways raises questions about how closures are communicated – Winnipeg

Dangerous driving conditions forced the closure of a number of Manitoba highways Tuesday into Wednesday morning, but whether by accident or not, drivers were still seen on many of those shuttered roadways. The traffic is raising questions about how road closures are communicated. Read more: Perimeter Highway, part of Highway …

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Journey towards reconciliation includes access to traditional ceremony

This is the third story in a Global News series called Journey Towards Reconciliation. To see previous stories, click here. Alberta singer-songwriter Donita Large has leaned on music as a way to heal for most of her life. When she was a child she would sing, loudly, at the Catholic …

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MacKinnon leads Avs over Leafs 2-1 in a shootout

TORONTO – Nathan MacKinnon saw his five-game goal streak come to an end Wednesday. The Avalanche sniper still put the puck in the opposing net to clinch another crucial victory for the reigning — and surging — Stanley Cup champions. MacKinnon scored the only goal of the shootout as Colorado …

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Rider injured after crash involving car, e-bike in Mississauga – Toronto

COLLISION:-Mavis Rd/Courtneypark Dr #Mississauga -Car & E-Bike involved-All veh. remained-Adult Rider taken to trauma centre -Serious but not life-threatening injuries-Entire intersection will remain closed for now-Use alternate routes-C/R 6:20am-PR230086204 — Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) March 16, 2023 News Source link

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