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Montreal's tam-tams could be 40 years old, but origin remains contested
MONTREAL - Every Sunday afternoon from spring through fall, hundreds of people gather on the slopes of Mount Royal for the tam-tams, a loosely organized weekly festival of drumming, dancing, and ...
May 12, 2019
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RCMP defends 'thorough, independent' investigation into Vice-Admiral Mark Norman
OTTAWA - The RCMP is defending its investigation of Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, which has come under sustained fire since the politically charged case against the military's former second-in-command col...
May 12, 2019
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'Pikachu' tries to dethrone the 'Avengers,' but just misses
LOS ANGELES - "Pokmon Detective Pikachu" gave "Avengers: Endgame" a run for its money this weekend at the box office, but the superheroes managed to hold onto the throne once again. The Walt Disney Co...
May 12, 2019
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Canada puts Tokyo 2020 Olympics women's rugby berth on hold after loss to U.S.
LANGFORD, B.C. - Canada's bid to qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in women's rugby sevens is on hold after a 12-7 loss to the United States on Sunday at Westhills Stadium in Langford, B.C. The ...
May 12, 2019
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Guns N' Roses sues brewery over its 'Guns 'N' Rosé' beer
LOS ANGELES - The rock band Guns N' Roses is accusing a Colorado brewery of piggybacking off their fame to sell beer and merchandise. The band filed a trademark infringement lawsuit Thursday against C...
May 12, 2019
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Rugby Nova Scotia says safety key focus as it manages high school season
HALIFAX - A renewed emphasis on safety is the key to preserving high school rugby in Nova Scotia following a short-lived ban, a prominent coach in the province says. Jack Hanratty, the provincial...
May 12, 2019
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Eight-time Stanley Cup winner Red Kelly laid to rest: 'He was a hero to us all'
TORONTO - Red Kelly only ever got two phone calls from the NHL. The first came from league president Clarence Campbell in 1960 when he refused to report to New York after the Detro...
May 12, 2019
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Waters to rise again in Ottawa area, even as N.B. turns to flood recovery mode
Water levels are expected to rise again this weekend between Ottawa and Montreal, even as New Brunswick's floods are effectively over. Officials warned late Thursday that "significant" rainfall is exp...
May 12, 2019
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Kidnap claim unravels: Baby thrown down hill, mom charged
A mother's claim that her 7-week-old baby was kidnapped quickly unraveled after her infant was found at the bottom of a 75-foot ravine in the North Carolina mountains, law enforcement officials said F...
May 12, 2019
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Spring showers expected for Kamloops after sunny weekend weather
KAMLOOPS - While this weekend has seen mostly sunshine, according to Environment Canada, Kamloops might be in for a few showers in the coming days. Meteorologist Bobby Sekhon says the rest of this wee...
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