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Bombers reverse ban on cowbells after fans make noise about noisemaker ban
WINNIPEG – After an angry reaction from fans, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers have quickly reversed a ban on cowbells at home games.
Guides, residents fear fishery damage from oil pipeline leak into Alberta river
SUNDRE, Alta. – Fishing guides and local residents fear a pipeline leak into the Red Deer River could do long-term damage to one of Alberta’s premier sport-fishing destinations.
Review: Jeffery Deaver keeps readers guessing in new thriller ‘XO’
“XO” (Simon & Schuster), by Jeffery Deaver
B.C. post-secondary employees’ unions mount court fight against Bill 18
VANCOUVER – Two unions representing post-secondary employees have launched a B.C. Supreme Court challenge of a government bill they call undemocratic.
Four years later, Harper’s apology for residential schools rings hollow for many
OTTAWA – It’s four years to the day since Stephen Harper brought together aboriginal groups, opposition parties and churches in offering an unfettered apology for residential schools.
Jeb Bush: Reagan too moderate for today’s GOP; Romney must reach out to Latinos
Respected Republican Jeb Bush suggested Monday that neither adored conservative icon Ronald Reagan nor his own father, George H.W. Bush, would have enjoyed much success in today’s ultra-conservative, intensely partisan Republican party.
Lescott and Nasri trade goals as France and England draw 1-1 in their Euro 2012 opener
DONETSK, Ukraine – England held on for a 1-1 draw with France on Monday at the European Championship, giving the Group D favourites one point each.
13-year-old boy injured in Eaton Centre shooting released from Toronto hospital
TORONTO – The 13-year-old boy who was hit in the head by gunshots fired at Toronto’s downtown Eaton Centre has been released from hospital.
Fans of Justin Bieber throng Mexico City’s centuries-old main plaza ahead of free concert
MEXICO CITY – Thousands of “tween” girls and their parents have begun streaming into Mexico City’s historic ahead of a free concert by teenage superstar Justin Bieber.
Review: A lawyer fights to free his son from brutal detention centre in ‘The Conviction’
“The Conviction” (Touchstone), by Robert Dugoni
Ratings for Tonys drop almost 1 million from last year
NEW YORK, N.Y. – CBS’ Tony Awards show was seen by 6 million viewers, down significantly from last year’s 6.9 million — and against much softer competition, according to preliminary Nielsen figures released Monday.
Man sentenced for Stanley Cup riot role almost a year after downtown mayhem
VANCOUVER – A Surrey, B.C., man has been sentenced to a month in jail for his role in the Stanley Cup riot a year ago.
Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer gets booed for singing U. of Michigan song in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers has been booed at an Ohio show after highlighting the deep football rivalry between Ohio State University and the University of Michigan.
President of ABC says Wikipedia-fuelled viewers leading to smarter TV
BANFF, Alta. – TV viewers are more clever than they were a few decades ago and their savvy is reflected in the shows that are being made, the president of ABC Entertainment Group told a session at the Banff World Media Festival on Monday.
Review: Hidden tomb buried for centuries in Egypt brings terrifying curse in ‘The Third Gate’
“The Third Gate” (Doubleday), by Lincoln Child