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Mega Brands tells shareholders meeting that growth momentum is building
MONTREAL – Canadian toy maker Mega Brands told shareholders Friday that momentum is building in its efforts to regain its lost lustre, banking on well known characters to give its products a boost.
Police: Body with self-inflicted wound likely of US surgeon linked to ex’s killing
BUFFALO, N.Y. – A body found is believed to be that of a U.S. surgeon who was the subject of a nationwide manhunt after his ex-girlfriend was shot dead at a hospital, police said Friday.
Hypnosis 911: Emergency hypnotist called in to undo damage after school show
SHERBROOKE, Que. – It was an end-of-year school activity featuring a hypnotism show — and it didn’t go quite as planned.
Roger Federer holds off Canada’s Milos Raonic at Gerry Weber Open
HALLE, Germany – Canadian Milos Raonic came up short once again in a bid to upset Roger Federer, losing 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3) on Friday at the Gerry Weber Open grass court tournament.
Cat mutilations work of predator: BC SPCA
VANCOUVER – An internationally known vet has concluded a spate of horrific cat mutilations in the Vancouver area appears to be the work of an animal, not a human.
Russell Peters promises ‘no old material’ on new tour that’s not in Canada
TORONTO – Canadian comedy giant Russell Peters is renovating many facets of his life these days.
Study: ‘Diablo III’ tops list of video game sales in May, first PC-only game at top since 2010
NEW YORK, N.Y. – U.S. retail sales of video-game hardware, software and accessories fell for a sixth consecutive month in May.
Blue Jays place right-hander Kyle Drabek on disabled list with elbow sprain
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have placed right-hander Kyle Drabek on the 15-day disabled list with a right elbow sprain.
Jude Law, Judi Dench, Daniel Radcliffe part of new theatre troupe for London’s West End
LONDON – Jude Law, Judi Dench and Daniel Radcliffe are among the A-list actors signed up for a new London theatre troupe, which hopes to attract new theatregoers by offering hundreds of 10 pounds ($16) tickets for each performance.
Canada awarded dubious distinction at Rio talks for sustainable development
OTTAWA – A fresh round of global environment talks has just begun, and Canada has the dubious distinction of being the second country to receive a “Fossil of the Day” award.
Former Harper staffer lobbied while under prohibition: commissioner’s report
OTTAWA – The commissioner of lobbying says a former senior staffer in the Prime Minister’s Office violated the rules in 2009 when he tried to arrange a meeting between another official and a wireless phone company.
IMF: Spain should raise taxes to reduce deficit, which is likely to exceed estimates
WASHINGTON – Spain should raise taxes and cut government workers’ pay to narrow its budget deficit, the International Monetary Fund said Friday.
Supreme Court tells feds: pony up more cash for historic sites
OTTAWA – The federal government will have to dig into its pockets and pay more in municipal taxes for historic sites, following a Supreme Court decision rendered Friday.
Euro 2012 match between Ukraine, France briefly suspended because of thunderstorm in Donetsk
DONETSK, Ukraine – Ukraine’s match against France at the European Championship restarted following nearly an hour delay on Friday after a thunderstorm broke over the Donbass Arena.
Harper announces $1-billion bridge linking Windsor, Ont., and Detroit
WINDSOR, Ont. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper has formally announced construction of a new bridge linking Windsor, Ont., and Detroit.