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Nunavut's Jake Higgs guides his team to territory's first-ever win at Brier

Nunavut's Jake Higgs guides his team to territory's first-ever win at Brier

LONDON, Ont. — Kevin Koe, Reid Carruthers and Matt Dunstone were the headliners entering the Saturday afternoon draw at the Tim Hortons Brier. Nunavut skip Jake Higgs ended up stealing the show.
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Missing plane found in northern Ontario with two occupants dead: JRCC

Search and rescue crews say a plane with two people on board that went missing earlier this week in a remote area of northern Ontario has been found with both occupants dead. The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Trenton, Ont.
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'I'm just so proud:' Curling legend Colleen Jones watches son make Brier debut

'I'm just so proud:' Curling legend Colleen Jones watches son make Brier debut

LONDON, Ont. — Luke Saunders turned to his left and waved in the direction of the Nova Scotia supporters as his team was introduced Saturday at the Canadian men's curling championship.
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Ontario Liberals pick new voting process for leadership race

Ontario Liberals pick new voting process for leadership race

HAMILTON — Ontario Liberals voted Saturday to forge ahead with a new system for selecting their next leader, shedding the delegated conventions of old as the party seeks renewal and recovery from two consecutive electoral disasters.
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Canadian Press newscaster Geri Smith, on air for nearly 35 years, dead at 60

Canadian Press newscaster Geri Smith, on air for nearly 35 years, dead at 60

TORONTO — Geraldine "Geri" Smith, a long-time Canadian Press newscaster whose voice became familiar to listeners across the country during her nearly 35 years with the national wire service, has died. She was 60.
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Major winter storm brings snow, thunder and lightning to parts of Ontario

Major winter storm brings snow, thunder and lightning to parts of Ontario

TORONTO — A fierce winter storm has dumped heavy snow across southern Ontario, where strong winds, thunder and lightning were also reported.
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Ontario girl, 9, sets three Guinness World Records in hula hooping

Ontario girl, 9, sets three Guinness World Records in hula hooping

Mamathi Vinoth would spend hours practising hula hooping after school every day to perfect her technique. Spinning, hopping and twirling, the nine-year-old worked on her strength, stamina and consistency.
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‘Shelved’ is a sitcom that shows a deep love for public libraries

‘Shelved’ is a sitcom that shows a deep love for public libraries

TORONTO — When Toronto's Lyndie Greenwood received the script material for CTV’s library-based comedy “Shelved” more than a year ago, she was living in California and prepared to say goodbye to her acting career.
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Defending champion Gushue wins opening game at the Tim Hortons Brier

Defending champion Gushue wins opening game at the Tim Hortons Brier

LONDON, Ont. — Defending champ Brad Gushue picked up where he left off at the Canadian men's curling championship with an opening victory Friday night. British Columbia's Jacques Gauthier made him earn it.
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Snowstorm with thunder and lightning rolls across parts of Ontario

Snowstorm with thunder and lightning rolls across parts of Ontario

TORONTO — Thundersnow? A major winter storm packing thunder and lightning rumbled across parts of Ontario Friday night as heavy snow reduced visibility and clogged streets as people looked skyward to watch the show.
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