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  • Crown closes its case as trial for accused in London, Ont. attack to continue Tuesday
    After calling nearly 20 witnesses over the first weeks of the trial for the man accused in the London, Ont., attack, the Crown closed its case on Thursday.
    Crime
    Oct 5, 2023
  • Sexual assault, harassment flourishing in Antarctica, say women who work there
    A 2022 report said that 59 per cent of women had experienced harassment or assault while in Antarctica.
    World
    Aug 29, 2023
  • 3 dead, including gunman, after shooting at Auckland construction site: police
    Police said there were also multiple injuries during the incident, which took place near the hotel where Team Norway has been staying ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup.
    World
    Jul 19, 2023
  • Jacinda Ardern farewell speech: New Zealand’s ex-PM says tearful goodbye
    New Zealand's trailblazing former prime minister Jacinda Ardern made a final address to parliament Wednesday following her surprise resignation in January.
    World
    Apr 5, 2023
  • Jordan Peterson says Ontario psychologist licence may be suspended over public statements
    Peterson said all of the complaints at issue are political and don't have anything to do with his clinical practice.
    Canada
    Jan 4, 2023
  • Earthquake rattles quake-ravaged New Zealand city of Christchurch; no serious damage reported
    <p> Earthquake rattles quake-ravaged New Zealand city of Christchurch; no serious damage reported <p>WELLINGTON, New Zealand - An aftershock has rattled the earthquake-ravaged city of Christchurch, New Zealand, but no serious damage or injuries were reported.</p> <p>The U.S. Geological Survey s</p>
    World
    Jun 17, 2011
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  • Will and Kate’s visit to fire-damaged Slave Lake ‘something good’
    <p> Will and Kate to visit fire-damaged town of Slave Lake in northern Alberta YELLOWKNIFE - Royal officials say Prince William and Kate will visit the northern Alberta town of Slave Lake that was heavily damaged by a wildfire in May. More than 400 homes and businesses were destroyed in the blaze and the town</p>
    Canada
    Jul 5, 2011
  • Vancouver not ready for a major quake
    Residents of the “most vulnerable city in Canada” aren’t prepared for earthquakes the size of those that have hit Japan and New Zealand recently, Vancouver city council said Tuesday.
    Mar 16, 2011
  • Montreal one of top 10 best cities in the world: Lonely Planet
    A leading travel publisher has listed Montreal in its list of <a title="Top Ten best cities to visit " href="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/themes/best-in-travel-2013/top-10-cities/" target="_blank">Top Ten best cities to visit </a>in the world.
    Oct 24, 2012
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  • Former Catholic brother arrested in New Zealand after Australian police file 252 sex charges
    WELLINGTON, New Zealand - New Zealand police have arrested a former Catholic brother and convicted pedophile after Australian authorities filed 252 new charges against him.
    World
    Dec 2, 2012
  • New Zealand’s credit rating downgraded by 2 of 3 major ratings agencies
    WELLINGTON, New Zealand - New Zealand's credit rating has been downgraded by two of the three major ratings agencies amid increased global concern over high debt burdens in developed nations.
    Money
    Sep 30, 2011
  • Canadian rugby ‘beardo’ to shave for charity with Rick Mercer wielding razor
    TORONTO - Canadian flanker Adam Kleeberger, whose bushy beard attracted worldwide attention at the Rugby World Cup, is going to shave for charity.
    Canada
    Oct 7, 2011
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  • Countdown to kickoff: New Zealand all set to host Rugby World Cup
    AUCKLAND, New Zealand - The Rugby World Cup is destined to start with a loud, angry and physical confrontation, even before kickoff when New Zealand opens against Tonga.
    Sports
    Sep 7, 2011
  • NZ say winger Guildford unsighted in World Cup not because of alcohol-related incidents
    CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand - New Zealand winger Zac Guildford publicly admitted on Monday to excessive drinking, and the All Blacks denied that's the reason why he hasn't appeared in the World Cup so far.
    Sports
    Sep 18, 2011
  • Tsunami kills hundreds in Japan after powerful quake
    A ferocious tsunami unleashed by Japan's biggest recorded earthquake slammed into its eastern coast Friday, killing hundreds of people as it carried away ships, cars and homes, and triggered widespread fires that burned out of control.
    Nov 24, 2011
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  • Feature: Deadliest earthquakes
    The massive earthquake that struck off the coast of Japan on March 11, 2011, ranked as the fifth largest in the world since 1900, and the largest to strike Japan in 140 years.
    Nov 23, 2011
  • Beloved New Zealand children’s author Margaret Mahy dies; 2-time Carnegie Medal winner
    WELLINGTON, New Zealand - Beloved New Zealand children's author Margaret Mahy, who wrote more than 120 books and earned acclaim at home and abroad, has died at the age of 76.
    World
    Jul 23, 2012
  • A cathedral made from cardboard is New Zealand’s temporary answer to earthquake devastation
    A cathedral made from cardboard. The idea may sound flimsy, particularly given that cathedrals tend to be known for their solid presence: the flying buttresses, the soaring domes, the Gothic grandeur. But in the earthquake-devastated city of Christchurch, Anglican leaders believe it will deliver both a temporary solution and a statement about the city's recovery. <br /><br />
    Apr 16, 2012
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  • Over 6,600 right-wing extremist social media channels, accounts linked to Canada, study finds
    “We found evidence of explicit violence endorsing groups and communities, engaging in content which might be illegal hate speech."
    Canada
    Jun 19, 2020
  • As COVID-19 hits Canada’s bottom line, MPs should share the pain
    New Zealand's prime minister and MPs did it, Mike Smyth writes. But what of Trudeau and other federal MPs in Canada?
    Commentary
    May 12, 2020
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