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Alleged victim of 'Black Widow' holds no ill will as trial set to start

HALIFAX - A Nova Scotia man who was allegedly drugged by a woman dubbed the "Black Widow" says he holds no ill will towards the accused despite growing instances of memory loss since the incident last year.

Alberta MP Brent Rathgeber quits Conservative caucus over 'lack of transparency'

ST. ALBERT, Alta. - Alberta MP Brent Rathgeber says he no longer answers to the Prime Minister's Office and the government can't force him to resign his seat.

Wine bloggers uncorked as social media conference pours into Penticton, B.C.

PENTICTON, B.C. - Wine bloggers from across the continent are pouring into Penticton, B.C., for the 2013 North American Wine Bloggers' Conference.

Mba sets out to convince US, other province to sign accord saving Lake Winnipeg

WINNIPEG - Manitoba says it will try to persuade three provinces and three northern U.S. states to sign an accord to save Lake Winnipeg.

Poloz says dangers of low interest rates no 'threatening' at moment

OTTAWA - New Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz is signalling there will be no shift from the current low interest rate policy under his leadership, at least in the short term, despite fears it is creating imbalances in the economy.

Taser 'key factor' in mentally ill man's death, top pathologist tells inquest

MIDHURST, Ont. - Ontario's top pathologist is calling the death of a mentally ill man who died after police shot him with a Taser an "index case" where the use of the electric stun gun was a key factor.

Competition Bureau says companies charged with fixing chocolate prices

OTTAWA - The Competition Bureau says criminal charges have been laid against three companies including Nestle Canada and three individuals accused of fixing the price of chocolate candies in Canada.

Public Mobile CEO says new backers position wireless carrier to shoot for No. 4

TORONTO - The CEO and founder of Public Mobile says the regional wireless company now has the financial backing necessary to compete with Rogers, Bell and Telus and become Canada's No. 4 national carrier.

G20 cop's lawyer suggests man accusing cop of assault to help lawsuit

TORONTO - The lawyer for a Toronto police officer accused of assaulting a man at a G20 protest is suggesting the man is using the criminal trial to help his $11-million lawsuit.

Alberta MP Rathgeber quits Conservative caucus, cites 'lack of transparency'

OTTAWA - Alberta MP Brent Rathgeber says he quit the Conservative caucus on Wednesday night to become an Independent because he fears the Tories have lost their way.

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