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ONTARIO: Guelph's Santa shares 40 years of jolly experiences

ONTARIO: Guelph's Santa shares 40 years of jolly experiences

Mike Campbell has been playing Santa for free for many years just to see the smiling faces of children and adults alike
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ONTARIO: 4.4 million litres of raw sewage sent into the Eramosa River in February spill

ONTARIO: 4.4 million litres of raw sewage sent into the Eramosa River in February spill

City could face charges and fines once the province completes its investigation
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CANADA: Air Canada customer service line overwhelmed by calls after launch of new reservation system

CANADA: Air Canada customer service line overwhelmed by calls after launch of new reservation system

Many are questioning the company's decision to launch the new system after a 25 year wait so close to the busy holiday travel season
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CANADA: RCMP officially lay terrorism charges against Guelph man

CANADA: RCMP officially lay terrorism charges against Guelph man

The 22-year-old was previously arrested on a terrorism peace bond
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CANADA: Why we'll never know the exact number of Halifax Explosion victims

CANADA: Why we'll never know the exact number of Halifax Explosion victims

It’s been 102 years since the Halifax Explosion levelled large parts of the city
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Gravesend Bay, Brooklyn NY: Where the Halifax Explosion was loaded and primed (video)

Gravesend Bay, Brooklyn NY: Where the Halifax Explosion was loaded and primed (video)

Just before midnight on December 2, 1917, the overloaded Mont Blanc limped out of Gravesend Bay on course to join a convoy in Halifax
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CANADA: Soon you'll be able to zip line from Ontario to Quebec

CANADA: Soon you'll be able to zip line from Ontario to Quebec

The 1,400-foot long line is expected to open to the public next summer in Ottawa
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CANADA: It's a ‘complex’ communications environment to tell success stories, Indigenous Minister says

CANADA: It's a ‘complex’ communications environment to tell success stories, Indigenous Minister says

Miller, in his speech to the chiefs’ special assembly Tuesday, recognized that there is much work to do on that file and others
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CANADA: Young people with disabilities aren’t being taught sex-ed — and it’s putting them in danger

CANADA: Young people with disabilities aren’t being taught sex-ed — and it’s putting them in danger

The stereotype of people with disabilities as being without sexual desire can lead to those youth being left out of important conversations about sexual health and safety
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CANADA: Here is a list of the top ten most frequently stolen vehicles in the country

CANADA: Here is a list of the top ten most frequently stolen vehicles in the country

Vehicles are smarter, but so are thieves. However, there are ways to keep your vehicle safe
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