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Families failed to prove wind turbines harmful, Ontario lawyer argues

Families opposed to the erection of large-scale wind farms near their homes failed to prove the projects would cause any serious harm to their health, an Ontario government lawyer said Tuesday. 1

Fire co-ordinator discusses chaos at January scene of Quebec fire

A fire-safety co-ordinator who arrived at a Quebec seniors' home as it was burning last January described a scene of chaos while 32 people were engulfed by the flames raging within.
Magnotta trial hears psychiatrist unable to track down accused's acquaintances

A psychiatrist who assessed Luka Rocco Magnotta for criminal responsibility wasn't able to interview two people the accused said had a major presence in his life.
Montreal woman claims tattoo-removal treatment resulted in 2nd-degree burns

A Montreal-area woman claims she suffered second-degree burns after treatment from a tattoo-removal company. 3 1
Manitoba moves to get kids under gov't care out of hotels

The Manitoba government is promising to wind down the use of hotels to house children in need of emergency foster care, but the great-aunt of a teen who was killed after running away from one wonders why it took the searing spotlight of a tragedy to make changes. 6 1
N.B. First Nation says province hasn't heeded requests for road-repair funds

A New Brunswick First Nation says its requests for money from the province to repair its crumbling roads have gone unheeded. 4
Parole board refuses to lift travel ban outside of Canada for Robert Latimer

The Parole Board of Canada says a condition that bans Robert Latimer from leaving the country without permission will not be lifted.
Councillor, former Schwarzenegger stunt double, promises to set himself on fire

Newly elected B.C. councillor Peter Kent, a former stunt double for Arnold Schwarzenegger, will be setting himself on fire in order to fulfill a campaign pledge. 3 1
Advocates prepare for new battle with feds over cuts to refugee benefits

The Conservative government's proposed changes to who can qualify for welfare amount to an effort to pressure provinces into adopting anti-refugee policies, say critics who are picking a new fight over benefits for refugee claimants. 11
Ottawa court hears from alleged kidnapping victim

The alleged victim of a kidnapping earlier this year was on the stand in an Ottawa court on Monday, retelling a horrific story about her jilted ex-lover.
Canadian doctor describes 'jarring' scene at Jerusalem synagogue

A doctor who recently immigrated from Canada to Israel was among the first responders at the scene of a synagogue in Jerusalem, where two Palestinian cousins attacked and killed four worshippers during early-morning prayers. 11
Jury sees damaged boat at murder trial of Cape Breton lobster fisherman

The damaged boat that Phillip Boudreau was on before his death has been shown to the jury at a second-degree murder trial of a Cape Breton man charged in his slaying. 1
CF-18s hit ISIS IED-making facility

Four CF-18s struck an ISIS warehouse used for manufacturing improvised explosive devices in the third bombing strike of Canada's mission in Iraq, the Department of National Defence says. 21
Inept thieves rip facade of Montreal building in failed bid to steal ATM

Would-be thieves ripped the facade of a building in east-end Montreal Monday evening in a failed bid to steal an automatic banking machine.
Canadian victim in critical condition after Jerusalem synagogue attack

Canadian-Israeli dual citizen Howard Rothman is in critical condition after being injured Tuesday in a bloody attack at a synagogue in Jerusalem, according to a friend of the victim. 11
Canadian 'missing' in Australia was camping, unable to use phone

A Canadian man who had been reported missing in Australia was on a camping trip and was unable to use his phone, he told police after learning they were searching for him. 4

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