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Toronto Blue Jays drop 9-5 decision to St. Louis Cardinals in pre-season play

Toronto Blue Jays drop 9-5 decision to St. Louis Cardinals in pre-season play

JUPITER — Blue Jays starter Bowden Francis gave up three earned runs over 3 2/3 innings in Toronto's 9-5 pre-season loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday.
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Canadian officials, Muslim leaders call for action against Islamophobia

Canadian officials, Muslim leaders call for action against Islamophobia

MONTREAL — Canadian officials and Muslim leaders are marking International Day to Combat Islamophobia today, calling for Canadians to push back against hate directed at the country's Muslim communities and stand up for their rights.
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Clients of Halifax 'rage room' take aim at portraits of U.S. President Donald Trump

Clients of Halifax 'rage room' take aim at portraits of U.S. President Donald Trump

HALIFAX — After placing a framed photo of U.S. President Donald Trump on a table, Matthew Burke steps back and takes a mighty swing with a baseball bat. Glass shatters as the frame explodes. The obliterated image vanishes.
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Francesco Friedrich of Germany wins 16th world bobsled championship, taking 4-man in Lake Placid

Francesco Friedrich of Germany wins 16th world bobsled championship, taking 4-man in Lake Placid

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) — Francesco Friedrich won every championship he could in bobsledding this season.
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Lack of store investment, underlying issues led Hudson's Bay to 'slow death': experts

Lack of store investment, underlying issues led Hudson's Bay to 'slow death': experts

TORONTO — Analysts say the planned liquidation of Hudson's Bay will leave a hole in the country's retail landscape, as Canada's oldest company prepares to wind down in the coming months unless it can find a last-minute solution.
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Monster storm across the US sparks scores of tornadoes and fire, killing at least 17

Monster storm across the US sparks scores of tornadoes and fire, killing at least 17

Violent tornadoes that ripped through parts of the U.S. proved deadly as well as destructive as whipping winds moved east into the Mississippi Valley and Deep South on Saturday, with at least 17 people killed and scores of homes decimated.
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Carney orders review of F-35 fighter jet purchase from U.S.’s Lockheed Martin

Carney orders review of F-35 fighter jet purchase from U.S.’s Lockheed Martin

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked for a review of Canada’s plan to purchase a fleet of F-35 fighter jets. The deal with Lockheed Martin and the U.S. government is for 88 planes at a cost of about US$85 million each.
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Canada and Greece sign memorandum of understanding on tourism between the countries

Canada and Greece sign memorandum of understanding on tourism between the countries

MONTREAL — Canada and Greece have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote tourism between the two countries, a type of agreement one tourism expert says will become more common as Canada strengthens its bonds with European Union nations and l
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BMO Field fans boo U.S. anthem prior to Toronto FC's home opener against Chicago

TORONTO — Fans at Toronto FC's home opener against the Chicago Fire showed their displeasure at the U.S. by booing "The Star-Spangled Banner" on Saturday. The booing was steady, followed by an enthusiastic rendition of "O Canada.
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Trump signs a bill funding the government for 6 months, avoiding a shutdown

Trump signs a bill funding the government for 6 months, avoiding a shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed into law legislation funding the government through the end of September, ending the threat of a partial government shutdown and capping off a struggle in Congress that deeply divided Democrats.
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