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Brian Dickson (left) was convicted in the murder of 23-year-old York University student Qian Liu (right).
Brian Dickson (left) was convicted of first-degree murder in the death of 23-year-old York University student Qian Liu (right). File

TORONTO – A jury that convicted a man of first-degree murder in the “webcam” death of a student from China did not know about certain “disturbing” allegations made against Brian Dickson, who was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years.

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What the jury didn’t know about man convicted in ‘webcam’ murder

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Oscar Pistorius’ trial continues today.

A California bill would end SeaWorld killer whale shows.

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Premier Kathleen Wynne is expected to announce $10.3 million in funding this year for school nutritional programs.

Ontario’s highest court will hear the case of three permanent Canadian residents who refuse to take an oath to Queen Elizabeth as a mandatory condition of their Canadian citizenship.

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