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Quebec widow looking for answers after husband dies during Texas Ironman
Jean-Francois, an experienced runner, enrolled in the competition in preparation for a bigger triathlon that was to be a celebration of his upcoming 50th birthday.
City of Guelph set to establish registry of municipal lobbyists
Staff were directed by city council at their April 16 meeting to draft a bylaw as well as a code of conduct surrounding the registry.
https://globalnews.ca/news/10447518/city-of-guelph-set-to-establish-registry-of-municipal-lobbyists/
On the ‘frontline’: Toronto-area residents hiring security firms to fight auto theft
Several Toronto-area security firms say the spike in auto thefts have led to residents calling about their services, with some even hiring them for protection.
https://globalnews.ca/news/10443993/auto-thefts-toronto-security-guards/
Edmonton Oilers lose Game 2 in overtime to Kings
The Los Angeles Kings drew even in their opening round playoff series with the Edmonton Oilers by securing a 5-4 overtime win at Rogers Place on Wednesday Night.
https://globalnews.ca/news/10448392/edmonton-oilers-lose-game-2-in-overtime-to-kings/
Manitoba lifts ban on homegrown cannabis, pauses some new retail licences
The Manitoba government's plan to let people grow cannabis in their homes is being accompanied by a temporary pause on approval of some new retail outlets.
Sale of Lions Place housing complex considered elder abuse, says CCPA report
A new report says the sale of the Lions Place non-profit seniors housing complex to a for-profit organization can be classified as elder abuse.
Chelsea Carey to skip Jennifer Jones’ former team
Chelsea Carey is joining forces with Lauren Lenentine, Emily Zacharias and Karlee Burgess after Jennifer Jones announced her retirement.
https://globalnews.ca/news/10448707/chelsea-carey-to-skip-jennifer-jones-former-team/
‘Pretty scary’: Ill Ontario man stranded in Costa Rica finally recovering in Canada
The daughter of a seriously ill Ontario man who was stranded in a Costa Rica due to a lack of available hospital beds back home is relieved now that he's recovering in Canada.
https://globalnews.ca/news/10447758/relief-ontario-man-stuck-costa-rica-returns-home/
Wildfire prompts ‘tactical evacuation’ southwest of Chetwynd, B.C.
The BC Wildfire Service said the fire was estimated at 40 hectares in size, and burning near Highway 97 south of Chetwynd, and remains listed as "out of control."
https://globalnews.ca/news/10448646/wildfire-prompts-tactical-evacuation-southwest-of-chetwynd-b-c/
Marchand leads Bruins over Maple Leafs
Brad Marchand had a relatively quiet — at least by his in-your-face standards — start to the Stanley Cup playoffs.
https://globalnews.ca/news/10448672/marchand-leads-bruins-over-maple-leafs/