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McMichael gallery CEO Thomas Smart resigns
McMichael Canadian Art Collection CEO and executive director Thomas Smart has resigned.
Signs of oil spill recovery entering new phase
BP’s new boss says it’s time for a "scaleback" in cleaning up the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Federal officials say there is no way the crude could reach the U.S. East Coast. And fishing areas are starting to reopen.
Time running out for compromise on new census
Time has almost run out for reaching a compromise on the now-notorious mandatory long census. Statistics Canada says the voluntary questionnaire meant to replace it will go to print on Aug. 9.
Arrest made in violent Brampton home invasion
Peel Police have made an arrest in connection with a Monday home invasion in Brampton that left a young man with a gunshot wound to the stomach.
Man dies after being shot in head in North York
A man has died after being shot in the head near Jane Street and Sheppard Avenue West. Early Friday, four people were slightly wounded by gunfire on Dundas Street West.
Top court turns down Pickton’s bid for second trial
The Supreme Court has turned down convicted killer Robert Pickton’s appeal, meaning the former B.C. pig farmer will not get a chance for a second trial.
Wildlife officials euthanize grizzly after maulings
U.S. wildlife officials have said a grizzly bear was euthanized after tests determined it was responsible for a triple mauling in a Montana campground.
Blue Jays get prospect first baseman from Mets
The Toronto Blue Jays acquired first baseman Mike Jacobs from the New York Mets for a player to be named in a minor-league deal Friday.
TSX closes slightly in red on weak economic news
The Toronto stock market fought a losing battle to emerge from the red on Friday as investors weighed underwhelming readings for both Canadian and U.S. economies.
Peel Police seek U.S. man hooked up with local teen
Peel Police are looking for a 15-year-old Brampton teenager who is believed to be in the company of a U.S. man they are seeking for sexual assault.
