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Locomotive in Lac-Megantic crash pulled from U.S. auction

The lead locomotive in the Lac-Megantic rail disaster has been yanked from a U.S. auction following a request by Quebec provincial police.

Still no sign of convict who escaped from Quebec prison

Provincial police say there is still no sign of a Quebec inmate who disappeared from a minimum-security federal penitentiary while serving a murder sentence. 1
Halifax lawyer sentenced to three years in jail for sexual assault

The Crown has outlined a joint recommendation with the defence of a three-year jail term for a Halifax lawyer who was convicted of sexual assault. 2
Canada 'concerned' over Ebola outbreak, but risk to country low: Harper

As international health officials scramble to contain a deadly outbreak of Ebola in West Africa, Canadian border agents are now on alert for any signs of illness from travellers returning from abroad. 9 8
New authority will oversee Detroit-Windsor bridge project, officials say

A new U.S.-Canadian authority will oversee the construction, operation and maintenance of a proposed six-lane bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ont., officials from both countries announced Wednesday. 13 6
Harper announces $2.5M to train miners in northern Saskatchewan

The federal government is committing $2.5 million to help train miners in northern Saskatchewan. Prime Minister Stephen Harper made the announcement at a training college in Air Ronge. 5 1
Top court to rule on confessions from undercover police stings

Canada's Supreme Court will release a decision Thursday on whether evidence collected using a so-called Mr. Big police sting operation is admissible in court. 8
Manitoba to rename August civic holiday as Terry Fox Day

The Manitoba government plans to change the name of the province's August civic holiday to Terry Fox Day. Fox was born in Winnipeg on July 28, 1958, and became famous for his cross-country Marathon of Hope in 1980. 6 1
Thousands of speeding tickets tossed after error

More than 2,000 speeding tickets in Winnipeg are being cancelled or refunded due to an administrative error. 11 1
N.B. shale gas protesters get 15 months in jail

Two men involved in a shale gas protest that turned violent last year in New Brunswick have been sentenced to 15 months in jail. 3
Bluenose II moved as province takes possession

The Bluenose II has been moved from the Lunenburg Foundry dock to the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic in Lunenburg as the schooner is formally handed over to the provincial government. 2 1
Police seek new clues in 1985 disappearance of Nicole Morin

Nearly 30 years after an 8-year-old girl disappeared without a trace, police released a re-enactment video to keep her cold case alive. 1 4
'Priceless' wedding snaps lost after photographer's laptop stolen

A Vancouver wedding photographer says devastated after her laptop containing thousands of photos taken at two weddings was stolen. 9 2
Small charity survives CRA audit, now faces onerous new demands

A small Vancouver charity that helps the poor in Latin America has survived an audit of its political activities but is now struggling with fresh demands from the Canada Revenue Agency. 4
Christmas in July? Retailers readying for the holidays

You may not even be thinking about back-to-school shopping yet, but some retailers, including Costco, are getting a jump on that other important consumer holiday: Christmas. 19 1
Ontario minister pushing for review of mercury poisoning compensation

Ontario will push for a review of a board that oversees compensation for residents of two First Nations still suffering health issues from mercury poisoning that occurred five decades ago, Aboriginal Affairs Minister David Zimmer said Tuesday. 3 4

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