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Parole board barred victims' families from attending Bernardo hearing in person, lawyer says

Parole board barred victims’ families from attending Bernardo hearing in person, lawyer says

The lawyer representing the families of Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy — tortured and killed in two of the most heinous crimes in modern Canadian history — says the justice system has let them down again by denying the victims’ mothers the opportunity to deliver their victim impact statements in person at Paul Bernardo’s upcoming parole hearing.

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If you have Parkinson's disease, experts say you should be dancing. Here's why
Star

February 16, 2026

If you have Parkinson’s disease, experts say you should be dancing. Here’s why

Growing evidence suggests that dance can help slow the progression…

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Violent crime in U.S. cities is way down, and Trump is taking credit
Star

February 16, 2026

Violent crime in U.S. cities is way down, and Trump is taking credit

Fresh statistics show violent crime in major U.S. cities dropped…

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Feeling discomfort driving at night? It’s not you — it’s the bright headlights, experts say
Star

February 16, 2026

Feeling discomfort driving at night? It’s not you — it’s the bright headlights, experts say

Advocates are calling on the federal government and car manufacturers…

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#TheMoment an Olympic ice tech was called curling's Michael Jackson
Star

February 16, 2026

#TheMoment an Olympic ice tech was called curling’s Michael Jackson

Olympic ice technician Mark Callan tells the National about the…

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Canadian curlers are being accused of 'double-touching.' But what's the advantage?
Star

February 16, 2026

Canadian curlers are being accused of ‘double-touching.’ But what’s the advantage?

Follow Winter Olympic SportsPersonalize Your FeedaddCurlingThe controversy over whether some…

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Ontario/Quebec

February 15, 2026

Four armed men impersonating police break into Ottawa home

Police in Ottawa are investigating a home invasion and carjacking…

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Victim. Survivor. Icon. Gisèle Pelicot has heard it all. But in her words? She's ‘an optimist’
Star

February 15, 2026

Victim. Survivor. Icon. Gisèle Pelicot has heard it all. But in her words? She’s ‘an optimist’

Gisèle Pelicot waived her right to anonymity at her ex-husband’s…

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Memorial University cuts programs – here’s what’s gone and why
Star

February 15, 2026

Memorial University cuts programs – here’s what’s gone and why

Memorial University has ended or paused more than a dozen…

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Business, Disaster, Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Transport

February 15, 2026

Man killed after collision on Highway 407 near Markham

TORONTO — The Ontario Provincial Police are investigating after a…

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