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DiManno: Evidence in Shafia murder trial ‘overwhelming,’ Crown tells jury The Crown implored the Shafia jury to convict the defendants on four counts of first-degree murder. “Find them all guilty as charged on the evidence. There is no other way.’’
Toronto Hydro execs get big bonuses while company fails reliability standards Toronto Hydro executives have earned $2.9 million in bonuses over five years while the company consistently missed reliability targets ORNGE’s mysterious $6.7 million payment It's not clear what a company, majority-owned by a former president of ORNGE, did to earn a payment of $6.7 million from an Italian helicopter firm. Toronto Now: Get ready for some nasty weather Break out your rain boots for the weekend, because it’s going to be a wet one, beginning today. A freezing rain warning is in effect for northern York and Durham regions, Barrie, Peterborough and surrounding areas.
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Business
Rundown city-owned houses up for sale Dilapidated city-owned houses draw crowds as three more go on the auction block in hot neighbourhoods, backing onto parks Borrowing Boomers pile on more debt One third of the most indebted households in Canada are carrying nearly three-quarters of all household debt.Boomers and those already in hock are buried under the most household debt, a CIBC report shows.		Air Canada offers pilots less generous wages in five-year deal Leaked memo of latest offer to Air Canada’s pilots includes lower wage increases than a rejected first deal, no specific mention of a discount airline.
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Sports
Cox: NHL banks on hockey heartland in troubled times All-star weekend in Ottawa, where hockey needs no explanation, continues trend toward embracing soul of the sport. Sarah Burke inspires teammate’s gold medal run at X Games Montrealer Kaya Turski said she was influenced to go for it on her final run at the X Games by her teammate and friend Sarah Burke's legacy		NHL all-stars show ‘unwavering support’ for Tim Thomas Controversial goalie stands by political statement at fantasy draft. Leaf Phil Kessel picked 15th, Shark Logan Couture last Kelly: Super Bowl 46 or Super Bowl XLVI, you decide Quick. Where were you during Super Bowl XXV? No clue.
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Entertainment
Demi Moore, in crisis after split with Ashton Kutcher, plans to get help Reports say a cheap street drug could be partly responsible for Demi Moore’s “seizure-like symptoms” and subsequent trip to hospital Monday night. Oprah Winfrey to become Blue Ivy’s godmother Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z have chosen Oprah Winfrey and Tyran ‘Ty Ty’ Smith to be their daughter’s godparents		Kim’s Convenience coming back to Soulpepper in May Ins Choi’s play is a sold-out success. O Canada one of world’s toughest anthems to sing along Canada's national anthem harder to sing than its French, Australian and German counterparts.
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Living
Top 5 trends at Toronto’s Interior Design Show 2012 The International Design Show showcases the latest in design and decor Saturday and Sunday at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Canada Goose counterfeiters a sign of luxury brand’s success As any luxury fashion brand will attest, when you achieve phenomenal success, along come the inevitable party-crashers, the counterfeiters.		Costa Concordia: Italian cruise disaster satire speaks to rapid pace of comedy about tragedy As divers searched for survivors inside a cruise ship that capsized in Italian waters, Taiwan-based Next Media Animation was already circulating a satirical animated video about the disaster. What does this say about our appetite for comedy about tragedy? Adoptive parents seek same leave, EI as birth parents Birth parents get more EI and parental leave even though adopted kids need time to adjust and attach, and families need financial support.
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Travel
Nicaragua safe for tourists, and a destination for eco-travellers Eco-tourists will love Nicaragua with its unspoiled Pacific and Caribbean coasts Seven must-do parties in the Caribbean The Full Moon Party on Tortola is probably the most notorious bash in the Caribbean. Travel types also should check out St. Lucia, Anguilla and Antigua.		Big Apple spikes Family Day web hits Family Day is Feb. 20, and Canadians are furiously checking out deals for a mid-winter getaway. Tee it up on magical island of Maui From whale-watching to artistic tours to strolling the beach, there's much to do in Maui once you’ve exhausted the 14 wonderful golf courses.
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