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  Mayor’s executive committee preparing to run city: report

  680News staff 24 May, 2013 0

  TORONTO – Mayor Rob Ford’s executive committee is reportedly preparing to run the city while asking the mayor to seek help.

  The Globe and Mail reported the executive committee is expected to release a statement, Friday.

  The statement  …

• Manitoba Tel to sell Allstream to Accelero, put $130 million into pension

  The Canadian Press 24 May, 2013 0

  WINNIPEG – Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. (TSX: MBT) has agreed to sell its national telecommunications arm, Allstream, to Accelero Capital Holdings.
  Accelero is an investment group focused on telecommunications, digital media and technolo …

• Explosion in Afghan capital sends smoke rising over downtown Kabul

  The Associated Press 24 May, 2013 0

  KABUL – An explosion has sent smoke rising over the heart of Afghanistan’s capital. The strong blast was felt several kilometres (miles) away.
  An Associated Press cameraman who witnessed Friday’s blast said it was near a hospital for the N …

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  Mike Flash 24 May, 2013 0

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  Teens missing on Bruce Peninsula found safe

  680News staff 24 May, 2013 0

  Fifteen teens from Waterloo Region who went missing on a school hiking trip have been found safe.

  The Ontario Provincial Police said the teens were located near a cabin by the Bruce Trail between 5:30 a.m. and 5:40 a.m.

  The 16-and-17  …

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  Niger government spokesman: There were no hostages in Agadez

  The Associated Press 24 May, 2013 0

  NIAMEY, Niger – Niger’s government spokesman told The Associated Press that the jihadists who attacked a military installation in the town of Agadez on Thursday had never taken any hostages, unlike their earlier statements.
  Spokesman Morou …

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  National Bank hiking dividend following strong second-quarter financial results

  The Canadian Press 24 May, 2013 0

  MONTREAL – National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) announced a dividend increase and share buyback Friday along with financial results that beat analyst estimates.
  National Bank says its adjusted earnings hit a record $369 million — up six per  …

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  George Takei says John Cho the ‘ideal choice’ to play Hikaru Sulu in latest ‘Star Trek’

  Heather Tan, The Associated Press 24 May, 2013 0

  SINGAPORE – Portraying USS Enterprise helmsman Hikaru Sulu in the latest “Star Trek” movie comes with big shoes to fill, but the man who played the part in the TV series and six films has given his blessing to the actor currently playing th …

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  5 things to do this weekend: Doors Open, LGBT Film Festival, and more

  Christine Chubb 24 May, 2013 0

  As our regular 680News.com series continues, we look at events happening in Toronto and near the city for a variety of ages and interests.

  May 24-26, 2013

  Doors Open Toronto: Here’s your chance to get a look inside some of the coolest …

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  Kerry says focus should be on peace talks, not settlements, but seeks Israeli restraint

  Bradley Klapper, The Associated Press 24 May, 2013 0

  TEL AVIV, Israel – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry urged Israel’s government on Friday to prevent further settlement construction where possible to help revitalize Middle East peace hopes, but stressed that the Jewish state and Palestini …