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'I thought it was a joke': Artist charged with defacing coins

'I thought it was a joke': Artist charged with defacing coins

Angus man says he plans to fight the case; 'I’m not the only person doing something like this. How many museums and other places have you seen that have those penny-flattening machines?'
CANADA: Rising cost of living impacts youth sports across the country

CANADA: Rising cost of living impacts youth sports across the country

Of particular concern for youth sports organizers is the cost of food, a central part of athletics competition. Grocery prices in Canada were up 11.4 per cent in January compared to a year ago
BEYOND LOCAL: Nature group wants Canada to strengthen reviews of genetically engineered animals

BEYOND LOCAL: Nature group wants Canada to strengthen reviews of genetically engineered animals

Nature Canada senior adviser Mark Butler said we need to prevent wild animals from being exposed to engineered cousins that could breed with them, prey on them or compete with them for food
CANADA: Hall of Famer Carmelina Moscato enjoying Mexican soccer adventure

CANADA: Hall of Famer Carmelina Moscato enjoying Mexican soccer adventure

The 38-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., has had more than a few experiences since retiring as a player in 2016
BEYOND LOCAL: Canadians grapple with tight housing market

BEYOND LOCAL: Canadians grapple with tight housing market

Rentals.ca found the average national rent hit $1,984 in February, an almost 10 per cent rise form the same time last year,while the Canadian Real Estate Association said the average national home price totalled $662,437 last month
CANADA: RCMP gifts musical ride horse to King Charles ahead of coronation

CANADA: RCMP gifts musical ride horse to King Charles ahead of coronation

The Royal Family says Noble is a seven-year-old black mare, settling into life at the royal mews in Windsor
BEYOND LOCAL: Toronto Zoo closes aviaries after bird flu case detected at southern Ontario farm

BEYOND LOCAL: Toronto Zoo closes aviaries after bird flu case detected at southern Ontario farm

The zoo says its aviaries will be closed or significantly modified and behind-the-scenes tours of the areas will be suspended. It says zoo animals will not be fed poultry
WORLD: Arrest warrant issued for Putin over Ukraine war crimes

WORLD: Arrest warrant issued for Putin over Ukraine war crimes

International Criminal Court says Putin 'is allegedly responsible for the war crime of unlawful deportation of population (children) and that of unlawful transfer of population (children) from occupied areas of Ukraine to the Russian Federation'
BEYOND LOCAL: A look at notable vehicle-ramming cases in Canada

BEYOND LOCAL: A look at notable vehicle-ramming cases in Canada

Two people are dead, nine injured after a pickup truck ran into pedestrians in Amqui, Quebec on Monday
CANADA: Royal Canadian Mint still foresees vital role as demand for coins declines

CANADA: Royal Canadian Mint still foresees vital role as demand for coins declines

Most data suggests physical currency won't be disappearing anytime soon