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Names of victim, accused made public in homicide - MetroNews Canada
“We always hear all sorts of things around here, there's always something going on,” said the man, who's lived in the area for three years and declined to give his name. “It's just the streets, the streets are going crazy.” By Bernice Pontanilla Metro ...
Man dead after assault in the West End - MetroNews Canada
A neighbour who lives in the apartment on Sherbrook Street directly behind the back lane where the victim was found told Metro he wasn't at all surprised to hear of the homicide so close to his home. declined to give his name. “It's just the streets, ...
Veteran board head goes to high-brow lectures - MetroNews Canada
Board officials, also speaking on background, emphasized that Justice Larlee's expenses were not covered by the agency and they declined to talk about how they were paid. The review board, an independent agency where ex-soldiers go to have appeals over ...
Coroner, detectives on the scene at house on Home Street - MetroNews Canada
One witness, who asked that his name not be used, said he heard yelling between midnight and 5 am Tuesday. A neighbour across the street said the home is a rooming house with five suites. He said the girlfriend of someone in the house returned home ...
Thousands of federal buildings are crumbling and need repair - MetroNews Canada
“Whenever I ask, they always say it's about budget,” said the woman, who asked that her name not be used. The Department of National Defence said plans to repair, demolish or replace housing are prioritized case by case. “Tactical priorities, funding ...
China agency denies claim of supplement coverup - MetroNews Canada
He refused to give his name. Dali Yang, a political science professor at the University of Chicago currently residing in Beijing who is an expert in Chinese regulatory issues and the SFDA, said the agency is still dogged by the corruption scandal that ...
Arab ministers to call on Syria to halt violence - MetroNews Canada
"It seems like we are living in a country run by the mafia," said the businessman, who refused to give his name because he feared reprisals. "We don't know who's running the country. Is it the government or al-Qaida?" In Baghdad, away from the airport ...
Police investigate Dartmouth drive-by shooting - MetroNews Canada
“It was like bang, bang, bang, bang, bang,” said the woman, who wouldn't give her name, as she stood outside her residence several houses down from where police were investigating. “It's pretty scary,” she added of this broad-daylight shooting.
Police investigate drive-by shooting - MetroNews Canada
“It was like bang, bang, bang, bang, bang,” said the woman, who wouldn't give her name, as she stood outside her residence several houses down from where police were investigating. “It's pretty scary,” she added of this broad-daylight shooting.
Fine silver quotations: C$30.690 an ounce - MetroNews Canada
AP Source: GM to call back 8000 Chevy Volts DETROIT - General Motors will strengthen the structure around the batteries in its Volt electric cars to keep them safe during crashes, a person briefed on the matter said Thursday. ...
Burris bound for Steeltown - MetroNews Canada
According to two league sources that requested anonymity, the Stamps have reached a deal with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats that will swap the longtime quarterback for fellow pivot Kevin Glenn and offensive lineman Mark DeWit. The deal comes after the season ...
Man shot to death in Barrhaven - MetroNews Canada
As they left the scene, one man, who refused to give his name, said his brother-in-law is the victim. Charleston Street resident Wajma Esmattullah said the victim was a father. She spoke with him last Friday to talk about issues with their gas pipes in ...
Victim in Fairview Slopes shooting had gang links: Police - MetroNews Canada
Another witness, who lived in the same building as the victim and declined to give his name, said he heard at least eight shots and saw a guy wearing a black hoodie running down the street toward an alley. McGuinness said multiple witnesses including ...
Simple ceremony for latest fallen soldier - MetroNews Canada
Intelligence officials in the US, who spoke on background Monday, said the group has been using bigger vehicle bombs in an increasing number of attacks in and around the Afghan capital where the bulk of the 920 strong Canadian training contingent based ...
Lotto winner credits security after $90K win - MetroNews Canada
He did not want to be identified. Winnipeg police have said the man bought a lottery ticket on July 14 that was valid for five draws. After not winning anything for the first two draws, he had his tickets checked at a gas bar in the Maples. ...
Sid Ryan tackles OFL's internal turmoil - MetroNews Canada
Ontario Federation of Labour insiders, who requested anonymity, said although Ryan has “re-energized” the federation, the board is not working well together and has become increasingly divisive. Ontario Federation of Labour president Sid Ryan has taken ...
Fire guts four homes in North End - MetroNews Canada
The neighbour at 92, who politely declined to give his name, said he thought the duplex would be spared until fire began to consume the home." "Flames just burst out of the roof," he said. The father of one of the victims came by the duplex at 98 ...
Suspected arson in Cougar Ridge blaze - MetroNews Canada
A woman who did not wish to be identified combs through the damage of a fire in Cougar Ridge yesterday. Total damage estimate is about $100000, said fire battalion Chief Al Magwood. Police said more information would likely be released today about the ...