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Travis Vader tied to McCann killings by forensics, phone records

Travis Vader tied to McCann killings by forensics, phone records

Newly released court documents reveal RCMP believe they have evidence linking accused Travis Vader to the disappearances and deaths of Lyle and Marie McCann. The McCann’s were last seen in July 2010, their burned out motorhome found a few days later, and their car found just a few more days after that.

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Seven male relatives accused of sexually assaulting four minors in Longueuil

Seven male relatives accused of sexually assaulting four minors in Longueuil

Seven Quebec men from the same family are facing sex charges for alleged offences against four minors between the late 1950s and the mid-’70s, authorities say. The seven brothers are now between 59 and 71 years old and the alleged crimes took place between 1964 and 1976. They are facing a variety of sex charges, including sexual assault, molestation, gross …

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Mark Ernsting: Cancer researcher stabbed to death during evening walk

Mark Ernsting: Cancer researcher stabbed to death during evening walk

The victim of a fatal stabbing in the city’s downtown core last night has been identified as a 39-year-old cancer researcher and adjunct professor at Ryerson University. Mark Ernsting was out for his routine nightly walk when he was attacked about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday on McGill Street, just east of Yonge. Police arrested Calvin Michael Nimoh, 21, about an hour …

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Calgary Police raid gang home: 3500 fentanyl pills seized

Calgary Police raid gang home: 3500 fentanyl pills seized

Thousands of fentanyl pills were seized by Calgary police during a series of eight raids last week. Staff Sgt. Quinn Jacques said police have charged 11 people as a result of the raids Jacques said although no weapons were seized, police believe the individuals involved are at the “core” of much of the violence in the city during 2015.

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Mississauga mom charged with killing her 2yo son

Mississauga mom charged with killing her 2yo son

A Mississauga woman has been charged with first-degree murder after her two-year-old son was found dead on Monday. According to investigators, Russom Tesfamar Yordanos has been charged with first degree murder for the death of her 2-year-old son.

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Cédrika Provencher: Remains of missing Quebec girl found

Cédrika Provencher: Remains of missing Quebec girl found

The SQ has confirmed human remains found Friday afternoon near a highway in Trois-Rivieres belong to Cédrika Provencher, who has been missing since 2007. Cédrika Provencher was reported missing on the 31st of July 2007, and was last seen alive near the intersection of Chapais street and Boulevard Des Chenaux in Trois Rivières. She was nine years old at the …

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