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2nd suspect named in Tim Bosma slaying: The second suspect arrested in the Tim Bosma slaying has been identified as Mark Smich, 25, of Oakville, Supt. Dan Kinsella of Hamilton police announced Wednesday afternoon. more »

Harper 'not consulted' about Duffy Senate expense repayment: Prime Minister Stephen Harper says that not only did he not know about his chief of staff's "gift" to repay Senator Mike Duffy's expenses before the story broke in the media, he was not consulted and did not sign off on Nigel Wright's decision to write a personal cheque. more »
Mayor Ford stays silent while his brother defends him: Toronto Mayor Rob Ford continues to stonewall the media over allegations that he was recorded on video smoking what appears to be crack cocaine, but his brother Coun. Doug Ford told reporters Wednesday that the story is untrue. more »
'You will see him again in heaven,' Sharlene Bosma tells daughter: Sharlene Bosma told more than 1,000 people at the public memorial service for her slain husband, Tim Bosma, about the love they shared. more »
Rob Ford fired as Don Bosco Eagles head coach: The Toronto Catholic District School board announced Wednesday that it was turfing Mayor Rob Ford from his position as head coach of the Don Bosco Eagles senior football team. more »

Blood donation ban lifted for some men who have sex with men: Health Canada will allow men to donate blood if they haven't had sex with a man in the last five years, a change in policy to take effect in the coming weeks. more »

Thalidomide drug label to warn of cancer risk: A thalidomide drug that is approved as part of treatment for multiple myeloma may increase the risk of other cancers, Health Canada says. more »
Over 1 million Montrealers face boil water advisory: A boil water advisory is in effect for at least 24 hours across most of Montreal. more »
Fentanyl-related deaths spark warning in Prince George: Mounties in Prince George, B.C., are warning drug users about the powerful prescription opiate fentanyl which has turned up on the city's streets. more »
Peewee hockey bodychecking faces national ban: Hundreds of delegates arrive in Charlottetown Wednesday for the Hockey Canada annual general meeting, where they will vote on whether bodychecking should be banned nationally in minor hockey. more »