4-1 Canada over Finland final TSN
WJC2015: Canada 4, Finland 1, game over
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4-1 Canada over Finland final TSN
What might have gone wrong with Flight 8501?
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Electrical smell diverts Air Canada jet to Toronto
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China blocks Gmail to throttle west’s influence
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China has blocked Gmail traffic in and out of the country in an apparent attempt to stop or slow down western influence. Google reports that exchanges on the popular service almost vanished on Friday, dropping to nearly zero.
Was bus in “blind spot” as tram approached?
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The TTC bus driver who made a left-hand turn smack into the front of an oncoming street car may have had only a moment to actually see the trolley. That’s because the bus was behind a second streetcar as it travelled along Main Street towards Danforth Avenue. It is of course the bus driver’s responsibility to know that there is nothing hiding behind the vehicle in front. Three people were slightly injured in the accident and the TTC has said it will expedite a review of driver training. Excellent CBC report below tells the story.
WJH2015: Canada over Germany 4-0 final
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Karmann Ghia gets in some year-end cruising
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Ray White tweeted the rear view of this 1963 Karmann Ghia, a VW specialty car. Picture on the right sees it using the fair days of December for a little cruising around Leaside. The picture on the left is from an unknown Flickr acount accessed via Google images. Nice Car and thanks Big Ray.
Tension, tenderness in sea of blue as cop buried
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Services for Patrolman Rafael Ramos were held at Christ Tabernacle in Glendale, New York. The U.S. is as burdened now by racial hatred it seems as it has been in 40 years. Many see the issue as black crime while a substantial number claim police carelessly kill black men. CNN
Yield to the TTC? Streetcar and bus collide
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This collision mid-morning occurred Saturday (December 27, 2014). See later report
9-volt battery shown to start sudden house fire
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Team Canada breezes to 8-0 win over Slovakia
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95 citizens named to join the Order of Canada
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Rideau Hall in Ottawa has announced this year’s nominations to membership (or elevation within) the Order of Canada. The list totals 95 Canadians of both high and low estate. Well-known names include former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney, hockey broadcaster Bob Cole, NHL player Sheldon Kennedy and CBC host Eleanor Wachtel. These are fine representatives of the country but many Canadians will know members of the order who, frankly, might not have been their first choice. But then there are those who come from the anonymous ranks of worthy Canadians. Among 2014 nominees, Thomas Jon Harle, Brenda Clark and Diane Morin, will receive the full praise of their fellow citizens. Dr. Harle gives free dental service to homeless and vulnerable people in Ottawa and around the world, Ms. Clark is the illustrator of the widely acclaimed Franklin the Turtle books and Diane Morin has devoted her life to psychology research in aid of people with intellectual disabilities. Governor General’s complete list Globe and Mail National Post