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Outrage grows over Syria killings: The deaths in Syria of over 90 people, including at least 32 children, has sparked international outrage and raised fears that the international peace plan is in tatters. more »

Montreal protesters march in peaceful defiance: The clanging of pots and pans sounded throughout Montreal's downtown core Saturday night and into early Sunday morning, as thousands of protesters marched on in peaceful — but loud — defiance of Bill 78. more »
Quebec tornadoes cause millions in damage: Environment Canada confirms that two tornadoes — one of which was classed as a moderate F-1 packing winds of up to 150 km/h — touched down near Montreal Friday night, causing millions of dollars in damage. more »
Teen struck by lightning in Ottawa dies: The victim of a Friday lightning strike during a storm in east Ottawa has died, CBC News has learned. more »
Missing Winnipeg children found in Mexico: Two Winnipeg children reported missing and possibly in Mexico have been found alive, according to unofficial reports from an agency that works to find missing people. more »

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Super microscope installed at University of Victoria: What's heralded as the world's biggest microscope has arrived at the Unversity of Victoria, marking the culmination of a 10-year effort by one of the school's professors. more »