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Smudge, the Hotel Macdonald's friendliest greeter

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:57:24 -0400

Edmonton's Hotel Macdonald has taken an unusual step to help stressed-out travelers feel at home -- a 'canine ambassador' who welcomes guests with a wag of her tail.

First lady lauds preservation of slave quarters near White House as vital to 'national memory'

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:14:11 -0400

WASHINGTON - Michelle Obama said Wednesday that stories of toil and sweat by slaves once held at a historic home within sight of the White House are an important part of U.S. history, including her own personal story, and are "as vital to our national memory as any other."

Pfizer plans exchange with shareholders to reduce stake in animal health spinoff Zoetis

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:04:27 -0400

TRENTON, N.J. - Drugmaker Pfizer Inc. plans to try to sell its controlling stake in its former animal health business, Zoetis Inc., through a voluntary stock exchange with Pfizer shareholders.

Only 1 set of human remains found at Millard farm, police say

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:17:03 -0400

Hamilton police have confirmed that they are dealing with only a single set of human remains at the Waterloo region farm of Dellen Millard.

Driver too drunk to stand, says mom of toddler killed on patio

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:13:19 -0400

The driver who crashed into a southwest Edmonton patio Sunday, killing a two-year-old as he dined with his family, was too drunk to stand, the boy's mother said in a Facebook posting.

Cloverdale Rodeo 'racist attack' investigated

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:28:08 -0400

Surrey RCMP are investigating an alleged racist assault on an animal rights protester outside the Cloverdale Rodeo this weekend that was posted on YouTube.

SPCA investigates animal rescue farm near Calgary

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:02:34 -0400

A farm that took in horses and other animals is under investigation by the Alberta SPCA.

'Speculation' in Ontario murder case unfair to accused, says lawyer

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:32:09 -0400

HAMILTON - "Speculation" surrounding the accused in the case of a Hamilton, Ont., father found dead after taking two men on a test drive is unfairly poisoning the suspect's image, his lawyer said Tuesday.

Hidden camera catches abuse at Ontario seniors facility

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:40:48 -0400

The Ontario government and police are investigating a long-term care facility after a hidden video camera captured an elderly woman with dementia being abused by her caregivers.

Prince William joins Prince Charles to urge wildlife trade ban at London conference

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:53:05 -0400

LONDON - Britain's Prince William has joined his father Prince Charles in urging global action to tackle the illegal poaching of wild animals.

Baby on the way for Olympic track athletes Nikkita Holder and Justyn Warner

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:43:33 -0400

TORONTO - Canada's track and field super couple is about to become a threesome.

Justin Bieber's pet monkey becomes property of Germany after singer misses deadline

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:29:22 -0400

BERLIN - Justin Bieber's pet monkey is now the property of Germany.

Justin Bieber's pet monkey set to become property of Germany after singer misses deadline

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:52:16 -0400

BERLIN - Justin Bieber's pet monkey is set to become the property of Germany.

Edwin Encarnacion's bat and R.A. Dickey's knuckleball leads Blue Jays past Rays

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:22:15 -0400

TORONTO - R.A. Dickey and the Jays found the win column, notching a valuable victory against an American League East opponent, but remain very much a work in progress.

French electronic duo Daft Punk keeps robot characters but expands musically with fourth album

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:41:37 -0400

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - It's tempting to say Daft Punk has gone Hollywood.

Unknown remains found on Dellen Millard's farm

Sun, 19 May 2013 22:00:10 -0400

Police searching the farm of Dellen Millard, the 27-year-old charged with first-degree murder after the remains of Ancaster, Ont., man Tim Bosma were discovered, have found other remains on the property, but it's unclear if they are human or animal.

New exhibit of animatronic dinosaurs roars to life at Columbus zoo, doesn't bother animals

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:47:21 -0400

POWELL, Ohio - The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in central Ohio has unveiled a new exhibit about some very old creatures.

WHO warns Saudi coronavirus may be spreading; calls for urgent search for source

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:54:44 -0400

The World Health Organization has issued a blunt assessment of the coronavirus outbreak in Saudi Arabia, acknowledging for the first time that there are concerns the virus may be spreading from person to person, at least in a limited way.

WHO concerned coronavirus spreading person to person

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:32:58 -0400

Winnipeg Humane Society fixes young dog's old injuries

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:49:56 -0400

The Winnipeg Humane Society says a badly injured dog that was brought in six months ago is recovering, thanks in part to surgery that will make it easier for him to walk.