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<b>CANADA:</b> New Canadian babies born via birth tourism less than one per cent of all births

CANADA: New Canadian babies born via birth tourism less than one per cent of all births

But it is enough of a problem that hospitals in Calgary ask for a $15,000 deposit up front
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ONTARIO: Monty Python co-founder makes surprise Stratford appearance

ONTARIO: Monty Python co-founder makes surprise Stratford appearance

Eric Idle called the Stratford Festival's rendition of his show 'Spamalot' wonderful after showing up at the Saturday performance
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CANADA: Air Canada briefly grounds flights due to system issue

CANADA: Air Canada briefly grounds flights due to system issue

Some flights were delayed, but the effects were limited, says spokesperson
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ONTARIO: OPP lay 12,600 charges during Road Safety Week

ONTARIO: OPP lay 12,600 charges during Road Safety Week

Officers responded to seven fatal incidents during the initiative
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Former Barrie dentist questions college's sexual-abuse finding

Former Barrie dentist questions college's sexual-abuse finding

'My assertion was this was dentistry that I did on my girlfriend,' says Adam Chapnick
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ADVISORY: Health Canada issues warning about water beads

ADVISORY: Health Canada issues warning about water beads

If ingested, water beads can continue to grow inside the body leading to potentially life-threatening injuries, such as intestinal or bowel obstruction
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RECALL: Consumers told to immediately stop using recalled heaters

RECALL: Consumers told to immediately stop using recalled heaters

Utility workshop/garage heaters recalled due to fire hazard
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BEYOND LOCAL: China welcomes Ya Ya the panda home after 20 years abroad

BEYOND LOCAL: China welcomes Ya Ya the panda home after 20 years abroad

Ya Ya was born Aug. 3, 2000, in Beijing. She lived at the Memphis Zoo along with Le Le, a male panda who was born July 18, 1998
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BEYOND LOCAL: Guelph driver, 92, charged in incident that injured CTV reporter

BEYOND LOCAL: Guelph driver, 92, charged in incident that injured CTV reporter

Stephanie Villella was badly injured March 1 when she was hit by a vehicle while covering an earlier crash on Brock Road in Puslinch
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BEYOND LOCAL: Police probe theft of 30,000 baby chicks

BEYOND LOCAL: Police probe theft of 30,000 baby chicks

OPP say they are investigating the theft of approximately 30,000 chicks from a farm west of Stratford
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