New Toronto taxi driver who clung to UberX says he drove for Uber as recently as last week

The Toronto taxi driver who confronted an UberX driver on Wednesday by clinging to the moving car’s mirror says he drove for UberBlack, the luxury version of the ride-hailing service, as recently as last week. More 11:50 AM ET read comments video

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CBC IN LEBANON 'It's a big step': Syrian refugees heading to Canada on government plane feel excitement, nerves

A group of about 164 Syrian refugees who left today on a Toronto-bound Canadian Forces Airbus from Beirut tell CBC's Susan Ormiston they are excited to take the "big step" to come to Canada, but are also nervous about their journey. More 11:56 AM ET read comments video

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Updated Labrador murder case collapses after dead infant's brain goes missing

Thomas George Michel, a Sheshatshiu resident who was accused of killing his infant son, won't go to trial after all. More 11:38 AM ET

New 7 foods that will cost you more in 2016 and why

Does it seem like food is costing more every time you make a trip to the grocery store? A study released Thursday says you’d be right to think your grocery bill is rising — and you should expect more of the same in 2016. More 12:03 PM ET read comments

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