at 16:23 on May 24, 2013, EDT.

Seal hunt off Newfoundland called best in years as protesters push for its end

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - This year's commercial seal hunt off Newfoundland is being called a success despite relatively low yields, ongoing protest by animal welfare groups and international product bans.

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at 16:12 on May 24, 2013, EDT.

'I do not use crack cocaine': Mayor Ford breaks silence on crack video scandal

TORONTO - Mayor Rob Ford broke his week-long silence Friday to deny he smokes crack cocaine and to lambaste the media for judging him without evidence.

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at 16:11 on May 24, 2013, EDT.

Saskatchewan premier no longer believes Senate can be reformed

SASKATOON - Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall says it's time for the Senate to go.

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at 15:58 on May 24, 2013, EDT.

Novelty sets containing small, powerful magnets recalled, pose danger to kids

TORONTO - Health Canada has issued a recall for a number of adult novelty products containing small, powerful magnets that can be swallowed or inhaled by children.

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at 15:54 on May 24, 2013, EDT.

Retired Vancouver police officer dead in Mexico recalled as friend, animal lover

A retired Vancouver police officer slain in Mexico is being remembered as a generous and loving woman who volunteered to help animals.

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at 15:39 on May 24, 2013, EDT.

Active hurricane season expected, centre tells Atlantic residents to get ready

HALIFAX - The Canadian Hurricane Centre is backing U.S. predictions of an active season this year, telling residents in the Atlantic provinces to brace themselves for a handful of major hurricanes.

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