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Sport injury Centre in Calgary gets nod from International Olympic Committee
CALGARY – The Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre at the University of Calgary has been selected as one of four facilities to do research for the International Olympic Committee.
Runway to room: Home decor meets catwalk with fashion-inspired trends for summer
TORONTO – Whether you’re longing for a freshly decked out interior or simply seeking some additional items to spruce up your space, get ready for the runway to roll into your home as the weather warms up.
China to send woman and 2 other astronauts to space module in most ambitious mission yet
JIUQUAN, China – China will send its first woman and two other astronauts into space Saturday to work on a temporary space station for about a week, in a key step toward becoming only the third nation to set up a permanent base in orbit.
Political intrigue, affairs of the heart mark Sunday’s divisive French parliamentary vote
PARIS – Back-room deals, black lists and bitter duels. Political and personal intrigue has wormed its way into Sunday’s final round of French legislative elections. President Francois Hollande’s Socialist Party is battling to assure a solid majority and fulfil his vows to boost growth in Europe and redefine the presidency as one beholden to the people.
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Merv Griffin’s Calif. desert home up for sale for $9.5 million; features racetrack
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – The California desert home of the late media mogul Merv Griffin has been put up for sale for $9.5 million.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers say new stadium will not open this season
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers say their new stadium will not open this season.
Former Armstrong team manager declares innocence of doping charges
AUSTIN, Texas – The team manager behind Lance Armstrong’s seven consecutive Tour de France victories says he’s innocent of doping charges raised by U.S. officials.
Lack of ambulance, doctor, blamed for death of woman in northeastern B.C.
HUDSON’S HOPE, B.C. – A woman in rural British Columbia has died while waiting for an ambulance, prompting calls for immediate changes to B.C.’s health care system.
Queen’s ex-Quebec rep to claim sovereign immunity in fraud trial
QUEBEC – The Queen’s former representative in Quebec, who is invoking sovereign privilege to avoid going to trial on fraud charges, will have her rare legal argument heard later this summer.
Fund to help Prince George victims of the Lakeland sawmill blast tops $400K
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – A fund to help the victims of a massive explosion in Prince George, B.C., now tops $400,000.
Canadian diver Alexandre Despatie recovering well after training accident
MONTREAL – Canadian diver Alexandre Despatie’s recovery is on track after a training accident earlier this week in Spain.
Tory MP blames bureaucrats, calls for reflection, to avoid coast guard cuts
NANAIMO, B.C. – A Conservative member of parliament from B.C. says more reflection is needed before one coast guard base and three communications centres are axed on the West Coast.
Scottish council concedes in online food fight, lifts gag on 9-year-old school lunch blogger
LONDON – Britain’s youngest food critic is back in business.
Girl, 16, arrested in Ottawa human trafficking case, faces charges
OTTAWA – A third teenage girl has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged human trafficking case.