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Mistakes delayed ORNGE chopper as cyclist lay dying Documents reveal Ontario’s medical air service, to control costs, is trying to reduce how often it launches an aircraft and then calls it back. In the Lindsey Sanders case, the Star finds a series of mistakes and miscues kept a crucial helicopter on the ground in Toronto.
Helena Guergis sues Prime Minister Former MP says she was falsely accused of cocaine use, extortion and associating with hookers in a conspiracy to chase her from politics. Deadly suicide bombs in Syria; government blames Al Qaeda Twin suicide car bomb blasts ripped through an upscale Damascus district Friday, targeting heavily guarded intelligence buildings and killing at least 40 people, Syrian authorities said. Outrage after flying truck tire kills woman on QEW The death of a 53-year-old woman on the QEW from a stray truck tire on Thursday is raising questions about the wisdom of closing truck inspection sites.
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Business
Canadian house prices overvalued by 10 per cent, IMF warns A combination of high household debt, overpriced housing and external economic problems are putting Canada’s recovery at risk, the International Monetary Fund is warning. Overnight deposits at European Central Bank hit year high in sign of mistrust Banks from the 17 countries that use the euro stashed €347 billion ($453 billion) overnight with the European Central Bank on Thursday, in another sign that Europe’s debt crisis is still putting pressure on the banking system despite massive central bank support.		Concerns and praise meet Court’s decision against national securities regulator The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that federal legislation calling for a securities regulator is unconstitutional. 5 last-minute holiday apps Whether they help you navigate the physical or the online world, these apps can help ease last-minute holiday nerves.
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Sports
Kadri scores first of season as Leafs beat Sabres 3-2 The win snapped a three-game losing streak and was just the club’s third in its last nine home games Leafs find much-needed urgency in game against Buffalo Mark Zwolinski answers five questions that the Leafs faced in Thursday’s game against the Sabres.		Doug Smith's Sports Blog: Coaching is about coaching, not language To get up in arms because of Randy Cunneyworth's linguistic abilities seems, to me, to be rather ridiculous. Smith-Pelly scores pair to lead Canada over Switzerland Canada improved to 2-0 in exhibition action and wraps up its pre-tournament schedule with a game against Sweden on Friday.
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Entertainment
Problem-free divas in Toronto operetta Sopranos keep it light, onstage and off, during The Gypsy Princess. Jamie Bell’s high-tech Tintin has an old-fashioned soul There’s nothing new about the movie version of Tintin and that suits its star just fine.		What can non-Christmas types do on Dec. 25? For those not celebrating, what to do on the holiday can be a tough nut to crack, especially when you'll be lucky to find a Tim Hortons that's open.What to do on Christmas Day in the GTA if you don't celebrate Christmas. Bieber, Bublé square off for Christmas dominance Justin Bieber’s holiday show may be the hottest ticket in Toronto this week, but few have better reasons for Christmas cheer this season than his compatriot Michael Bublé.
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Living
Stories from Pearson airport's Arrivals area Mothers dab at red, swollen eyes; husbands clutch bouquets of red roses; girlfriends squeal with delight and toddlers waddle into the outstretched arm. It’s a scene that has played out thousands of times at Pearson International Airport over the past few days. Reporter Isabel Teotonio brings you their stories INTERFAITH SERIES: Judaism more important after kids Mitch Davis was ambivalent about his Jewishness when we first met his wife, whose parents are Catholic and Anglican. But everything changed once their first son was born.		Cook This Book: Cheese blintzes To honour their mothers and grandmothers, a group of 10 Mennonite women have collaborated on a cookbook called Mennonite Girls Can Cook. Chefs share their recipes for Christmas Food editor Jennifer Bain wanted her favourite restaurant recipes for Christmas, so she asked the chefs to share them.
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Travel
The Pleasures of Pudding From sinful chocolate to fresh berry, the Brits are bonkers for their puddings. O little town of Bethlehem A special time of year in the Holy Land.		A new option for flights to Florida Allegiant Air flying Niagara Falls, N.Y. to St. Pete/Clearwater, plus Caribbean rankings and a European poutine push. Six Things to do in . . . Victoria It's not all about tea and flowers; British Columbia's capital is full of funky cafes, great shops and lots more.
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